SPIDER Automation Waveshare Luckfox Pico Ultra RV1106 Linux Micro Development Board
Description
SPIDER Automation Waveshare Luckfox Pico Ultra RV1106 Linux Micro Development Board is an advanced, miniature embedded Linux system built around the powerful Rockchip RV1106G3 SoC. It seamlessly integrates a single-core ARM Cortex-A7 32-bit processor core with integrated NEON and FPU, a co-existing RISC-V MCU, a dedicated 4th-generation Neural Processing Unit (NPU), and an advanced third-generation ISP3.2 image processor. Housed in a compact micro-development form factor with 256MB of onboard DDR3L DRAM, it delivers desktop-class AI and video processing capabilities for edge computing.
Engineered specifically for intelligent vision and IoT deployments, the Luckfox Pico Ultra features powerful hardware encoding performance that supports smart coding modes, automatically adapting stream bandwidth to the scene and saving more than 50% of the bitrate compared to conventional CBR modes. This configuration includes an onboard wireless module for seamless network connectivity (PoE module is not included), alongside a MIPI CSI camera interface, RGB display output, and USB 2.0 support, making it an exceptional turnkey platform for smart cameras, machine learning projects, and embedded Linux prototyping.
Key Features
- Rockchip RV1106G3 SoC: Powered by a single-core ARM® Cortex®-A7 32-bit core clocked at 1.2 GHz with integrated NEON, FPU, and RISC-V co-processor.
- Embedded 1 TOPS AI NPU: Rockchip’s self-developed 4th-generation NPU offering high computing precision and supporting int4, int8, and int16 hybrid quantization.
- Advanced ISP3.2 Image Subsystem: Supports up to 5-Megapixel cameras at 30fps with hardware algorithms including HDR, WDR, and multi-level noise reduction.
- Intelligent Smart Encoding: Scene-adaptive encoding technology that reduces conventional CBR bitrates by over 50% while preserving high-definition image clarity.
- High-Bandwidth Memory: Integrated 16-bit 256MB DDR3L DRAM capable of sustaining demanding memory throughput.
- Wireless Network Connectivity: Equipped with an onboard wireless module for flexible Wi-Fi communication (Note: PoE module is not included in this variant).
- Rich Vision & Display Interfaces: Features a MIPI CSI 2-lane camera port, RGB666 DPI display interface, and MX1.25mm speaker connector.
- USB 2.0 Host/Device Support: Versatile USB connectivity for power, debugging, and peripheral expansion.
Benefits
- Edge AI Ready: 1 TOPS NPU allows you to run local machine learning models, object detection, and facial recognition directly on a micro-board.
- Ultra-Low Bandwidth Video Streaming: Advanced ISP and intelligent encoding make it ideal for high-definition remote streaming over restricted wireless networks.
- Compact Micro Form Factor: Small footprint allows seamless embedding into custom camera enclosures, robotics, and smart home appliances.
- Robust Linux Software Ecosystem: Runs a customized embedded Linux environment tailored for developers seeking fast boot times and full root control.
Applications
- Smart IP Cameras & Video Doorbells: AI-enabled security cameras utilizing hardware HDR, motion detection, and low-bandwidth streaming.
- Edge Machine Vision & Object Tracking: Automated industrial inspection systems and robotic vision guidance modules.
- Smart Home Automation Hubs: Voice- and vision-activated smart home controllers and local sensor gateways.
- IoT & Embedded Linux Education: University and maker labs teaching embedded Linux development, device drivers, and neural network deployment.
- Portable Data Loggers & Wearables: Compact vision and environmental monitoring units operating on wireless networks.
Package Includes
- 1 x Waveshare Luckfox Pico Ultra RV1106 Linux Micro Development Board (Cortex-A7 / NPU / ISP, 256MB RAM, with Wireless Module Included, PoE Module NOT Included)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Waveshare Luckfox Pico Ultra Series |
| Item Type | Embedded Linux Micro Development Board & AI Evaluation Kit |
| Model Order Code / Chip | Luckfox Pico Ultra / Rockchip RV1106G3 |
| Main Processor (CPU) | Single-Core ARM® Cortex®-A7 32-bit Core (Clocked at 1.2 GHz with NEON/FPU) |
| AI Neural Processing Unit (NPU) | 4th-Gen NPU (1 TOPS, Supports int4, int8, and int16 Hybrid Quantization) |
| Image Signal Processor (ISP) | ISP3.2 (Max Input: 5MP @30fps with HDR, WDR, & Smart Encoding) |
| System Memory (RAM) | 256MB DDR3L (16-bit DRAM) |
| Wireless Connectivity | Onboard Wireless Module Included (PoE Module NOT Included) |
| Vision & Display Interfaces | MIPI CSI 2-Lane Camera Interface & RGB666 DPI Display Interface |
| Audio & USB Peripherals | MX1.25mm Speaker Interface & USB 2.0 Host/Device Port |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.084 kg (84 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 17 cm × 12 cm × 4 cm |
