Youyeetoo R1 Review: A Powerful ARM SBC Boasting rich interfaces with NFC

Did you perhaps overlook it? An in-depth analysis of the Youyeetoo X1.
Youyeetoo R1 Review – Product information and price details.

Part I: Youyeetoo R1 SBC – Product Introduction

The youyeetoo R1 is a powerful Rockchip RK3588S SBC, featuring a wide range of capabilities within a compact 100×69.3 mm form factor. It includes two M.2 sockets for NVME/SSD or 4G LTE, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectors. Additionally, it supports NFC, four display interfaces, two MIPI CSI camera interfaces and much more.

The board is equipped with the possibility of having up to 32GB of RAM and 256GB of eMMC flash storage. Additionally, it includes a high-speed gigabit Ethernet port, five USB interfaces for convenient connectivity, a built-in microphone, multiple audio inputs and outputs, and a versatile 30-pin header for expansion. Furthermore, it accommodates HDMI input through an adapter that can be connected to one of the MIPI CSI ports.

Interfaces

Youyeetoo R1 Top — Youyeetoo R1 – Top view

Youyeetoo R1 Rear — Youyeetoo R1 – Rear view

Youyeetoo R1 specifications

Youyeetoo R1 Hardware Specifications
Model	youyeetoo R1
Hardware features
SoC	Rockchip RK3588S
Architecture	ARM
TDP	12W
CPU	8-core (64-bit)
Total Threads	8
Cores	• 4x Cortex-A76 cores @ up to 2.2-2.4 GHz • 4x Cortex-A55 cores @ up to 1.8
GPU	Arm Mali-G610 GPU with OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.2, and Vulkan 1.2 support
VPU	• 8Kp60 video decoder for • H.265/AVS2/VP9/H.264/AV1 codecs, 8Kp30 • H.265/H.264 video encoder • AI accelerator – 6 TOPS NPU
NPU	6 TOPS AI accelerator
RAM & Storage Configurations	4GB LPDDR4x /32GB eMMC 8GB LPDDR4x /64GB eMMC 16GB LPDDR4x /128GB eMMC 32GB LPDDR4x /256GB eMMC
Expansion	• 1x Micro SD (TF) Card Slot • M.2 2230 E-key socket for WiFi & Bluetooth module. • M.2 2242 M-key socket for PCIe/SATA SSD or 4G LTE module (via mPCIe to M.2 adapter).
USB	• x2 USB-A socket: USB2.0 • x1 USB-A socket: USB3.0 • x2 4-pin header with USB 2.0 interface • 1x USB 3.1 OTG Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt mode
Display Input	• Camera I/F – 2x 4-lane MIPI CSI connectors • Optional HDMI input via RK628D adapter board connected to one of the MIPI-CSI ports Audio
Display output	• 1x HDMI 2.1 port up to 8Kp60 or 4Kp120 • 1x USB Type-C with DP1.4 support up to 8Kp30 • 2x MIPI DSI connector (DSI0/DSI1) up to 4Kp60, support for MIPI7LCD 1024 x 600 LCD touchscreen.
On-board FAN socket	SH1.0 4PIN socket shipped with radiator as standard, 5V/0.2A power
Audio Output	• x1 3.5mm audio jack (with mic) • x1 HDMI audio output • x1 SPK pin holder: Onboard 3W power amplifier. • x1 4-pin headerJ368: R/L/GND/MIC (header: SH1.25mm).
Audio Input	• x1 Audio & Microphone 3.5mm audio jack. • x1 Microphone (On board) with noise reduction. • x1 2-pin header for MIC 3.3V (1.25mm SH1.25).
Networking and connectivity	• NFC via external antenna (not included by default) • x1 Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 • x1 Wireless: M.2(E-Key) Socket Expansion Slot • x1 M2.(M-Key) Socket Expansion Slot for 4G LTE/NVMe.
NFC	Using the on-board external antenna, you can Data transfer with mobile phone, android / iOS support.
GPIO	30-pin GPIO header 3x I2C, 3x UART 1x CAN bus (CAN board needed) 1x PWM, 2x ADC 1x SPI 7x GPIO (3.3V or 1.8V), 5V, 3.3V, and GND power signals
LED light	There are 2 red and blue LED lights on the board, connected in parallel with 4PIN pins for easy installation. The whole machine defaults to 3.3V (a tutorial API interface is provided to control on and off or heartbeat flashing). The default red light flashes and the green light is always off, and can be controlled programmably.
Debug port	x2 4-pin UART TTL level serial port x1 6-pin UART TTL level serial port Can be connected to modules such as RS232 or RS485, as well as CAN communication modules.
RTC	SH1.25 socket. It can be connected to an external button battery CR2032 to achieve power outage time and scheduled power-on. 3.3VRTC consumes about 35mAh per year.
Buttons	Reset, Power. Recover, Boot
PCB size	100 x 69.3 mm
On-board FAN Socket	5V 3P ,1.25mm-SH1.25 Adjustable speed
OS Support	● Android 13(kernel 5.10) ● Debian 11(kernel 5.10) ● Ubuntu 22.04(kernel 5.10) ● Linux Buildroot(kernel 5.10)
Weight	67.8 grams
Power	• 12V DC Input (5.5×2.1mm, 12V3A) • Power: 2-Pin 2.54 pitch (red color socket)
Package Contents	youyeetoo R1 x1 (With Heat Sink)
Astimate Price	Starting at $99

Youyeetoo offers extensive support for Android 13, Debian 11, Ubuntu 22.04, and Buildroot, all built upon the solid foundation of Linux 5.10. Although the wiki is a work in progress, it is continually improving to provide even more valuable information.

Initially, we were worried about the absence of cooling options and the absence of mounting holes for a heat sink or fan in this product. However, the company has intentions to launch a metal enclosure at a super low cost of $5.00.

NFC Support

It is likely the first Rockchip RK3588 or RK3588S board to have integrated NFC support. While the importance of this feature is uncertain, it is worth noting that a USB NFC reader can always be added. If NFC capability is a priority, the Youyeeto R1 could be a more cost-effective option, considering that USB NFC readers typically sell for $30 to $60 on Amazon, and the NFC antenna required by the Rockchip board costs only about $4.00.