NanoPi R6C
This single-board computer is designed to work well in industrial settings. Single-board computers made by FriendlyElec are known for their high quality and low price. Designed to withstand harsh environments, the NanoPi R6C is durable and robust. Additionally, it offers a wide range of features and capabilities that make it suitable for a wide range of applications. As an example, it can serve as a media player, NAS, mini router, and so forth.
The NanoPi R6C features a powerful processor. The device is powered by a Rockchip RK3588S SoC, which is a powerful processor that can handle a range of tasks. It has four Cortex-A72 cores and additional four Cortex-A55 cores, giving it plenty of computing power. In addition, it has a Mali-G610 MP4 GPU, which makes it capable of handling graphics-intensive tasks.
NanoPi R6C: Layout and Interfaces
NanoPi R6C specifications
- SoC – Rockchip RK3588S octa-core processor with:
- CPU – 4x Cortex-A76 cores @ up to 2.4 GHz, four Cortex-A55 cores @ 1.8 GHz
- GPU – Arm Mali-G610 MP4 quad-core GPU with OpenGL ES3.2 / OpenCL 2.2 / Vulkan1.1
- VPU – 8Kp60 H.265/VP9/AVS2 video decoder, 8Kp30 H.264 decoder, 4Kp60 AV1 decoder, 8Kp30 H.265/H.264 video encoder
- AI accelerator – 6 TOPS NPU
- System Memory – 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4X @ 2133 MHz
- Storage: MicroSD, M.2 PCIe 2.1 x1 socket for NVMe 2280 SSD, 32 GB eMMC flash (HS400 mode)
- Video Output – 1x HDMI 2.1 port up to 8Kp60, or 4Kp120
- Networking:
- 1x 2.5GbE RJ45 port via Realtek RTL8125BG PCIe controller tested up to 2.35 Gbps (Rx) and 2.35 Gbps (Tx)
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port via Realtek RTL8211F tested up to 941 Mbps (Tx and Rx)
- USB – 1x USB 3.0 port, 1x USB 2.0 port
- Expansion – 30-pin 2.54mm header connector up to 1x SPI, 3x UARTs, 3x I2Cs, 2x SPDIFs, 1x I2Ss, 3x PWMs, 1x CAN, 20x GPIOs
- Debugging – 3-pin UART header and USB-C Debug UART port with CH341 chip
- Misc:
- Mask key for eMMC flash update
- 2-Pin 1.27/1.25mm RTC battery input connector for low-power RTC IC HYM8563TS
- 1x user button
- 4x user-programmable LEDs (SYS, WAN, LAN, LED1)
- Power Supply – 5V/9V/12V/20V USB Type-C port (USB PD support)
- Dimensions – PCB: 90 x 62 mm; enclosure: 96.5 x 68 x 30 mm
- Weight – TBD
- Temperature Range – 0℃ to 70℃
- Software: Android, FriendlyWrt (OpenWrt-based), Debian/Ubuntu/FriendlyCore Lite.
NanoPi R6S vs. NanoPi R6C
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Model | NanoPi R6S | NanoPi R6C |
SoC | Rockchip RK3588S | |
CPU | Octa-Core (8 cores): 4 x Cortex-A76 up to 2.4GHz 4 x Cortex-A55 up to 1.8GHz | |
GPU | ARM Mali-G610 MP4 Quad-core GPU (up to 1GHz) | |
VPU | 8Kp60 H.265/VP9/AVS2 video decoder, 8Kp30 H.264 decoder, 4Kp60 AV1 decoder, 8Kp30 H.265/H.264 video encoder AI accelerator – 6 TOPS NPU System | |
NPU | TOPs, supports INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16 | |
RAM Configurations | 64-bit 8GB LPDDR4X (2133MHz) | 64-bit 4GB/8GB LPDDR4X (2133MHz) |
Flash | 32GB eMMC | 32GB eMMC or None |
MicroSD Slot |  | |
M.2 M-Key |  | |
User (Reset) Button | | |
Mask Button | | |
IR Sensor | | |
Fan Connector(ZH1.5-2A) x1, 5V | | |
Debug | 3Pin UART, 2.54mm header | 3Pin UART, 2.54mm header |
LED | • SYS LED(Red) x1 | |
USB | USB 3.0 Host x1: USB Type A | |
Connectivity | x1 Native Gigabit Ethernet: RTL8211F-CG chip | x1 Native Gigabit Ethernet: RTL8211F-CG chip |
GPIO | GPIO: 12-pin 0.5mm FPC connector | GPIO: 30-pin 2.54mm header connector |
Debug UART | UART x1, 3 Pin | USB-C to UART |
Video & Audio | HDMI 2.1 port that support up to 8Kp60 video output | |
Other | • RTC Battery: 2 Pin 1.27/1.25mm RTC battery input connector for low • power RTC IC HYM8563TS | |
Software | • Android TV 12 | |
Metal Enclosure | Yes,(Optional) | |
Power (DC) | 5V/9V/12V/20V input via USB-C PD | |
Dimensions | 62x90x1.6mm | |
Weight | 55.1g（without Case) / 262g（with Case) | 53.1g（without Case) / 260g（with Case) |
Connectivity & Video Support
Additionally, the NanoPi R6C offers a wide range of connectivity options. There is a Gigabit Ethernet port next to a 2.5G type, so it can be easily connected to a network. Additionally, it has a USB 3.0 port and a USB 2.0 port for fast data transfer. A compatible HDMI2.1 port is also included, allowing 8K videos to be played at 60 fps.
Applicable in industrial environments
A variety of industrial-grade features are also built into the NanoPi R6C. Due to its wide operating temperature range, it can be used at extreme temperatures. The metal case also makes it durable and robust, so it can withstand harsh environments. Furthermore, it has over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature protections.
Storage Interfaces
NanoPi R6C also offers a wide range of storage options. With its 32GB eMMC module, you can store data quickly and reliably. A microSD card slot allows it to be expanded with additional storage. For even more storage, it can be connected to a PCIe Wi-Fi & BT card or an NVMe SSD via the M.2 M-Key interface.
Summary
Overall, the NanoPi R6C is a powerful and versatile single-board computer that is ideal for industrial applications as well for home media and NAS applications. It has a wide range of features and capabilities that make it perfect for a variety of tasks. Whether you need a powerful computer for data processing or a reliable system for controlling machinery, the NanoPi R6C is an excellent choice.
Price and Availability
A FriendlyElec way to reduce the cost of NanoPi R6C is to offer it as a barebone SBC with 4GB of RAM and no storage for $85 plus shipping. If you want a kit with 8 GB of RAM, 32 GB of flash and a metal housing, the price goes up to $125, or $14 less than the equivalent NanoPi R6S router.
