Embedded SBC Blog
Practical articles for product teams planning Android SBCs, Linux SBCs, Rockchip and Allwinner platforms, custom board design, BSP and driver work, smart control panels, and embedded product development.
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Choose the topic closest to your device. Each section groups notes on platform choice, board design, software work, test flow, and build planning.
Android SBC
Articles about Android SBC selection, Android BSP support, touchscreen products, Android HMI devices, smart terminals, control panels, and Android board customization.
7 articles
Linux SBC
Articles about Linux SBC selection, embedded Linux BSP support, gateway products, industrial control boards, edge devices, and Linux board customization.
4 articles
Rockchip SBC
Articles about Rockchip SBC, Rockchip Android board, Rockchip Linux board, RK3566, RK3576, RK3399, and Rockchip board customization.
4 articles
Allwinner SBC
Articles about Allwinner SBC, Allwinner Android board, Allwinner Linux board, A33, A64, R528, R128, and Allwinner board customization.
4 articles
Custom SBC
Articles about custom SBC design, custom mainboards, PCBA outline, mounting holes, connector layout, component selection, IC selection, and production-ready embedded boards.
5 articles
Smart Control Panels
Articles about smart control panels, Android wall panels, room control panels, smart home control panels, HMI products, and complete control panel customization.
5 articles
HMI
Articles about HMI hardware, Android HMI boards, Linux HMI boards, touch display integration, industrial interfaces, and embedded HMI product development.
4 articles
IoT Gateway
Articles about IoT gateway boards, Linux gateways, edge devices, Ethernet, wireless, serial interfaces, protocol bridging, and gateway product development.
4 articles
Smart Terminal
Articles about smart terminal boards, Android terminals, connected commercial devices, display products, peripheral integration, and embedded terminal development.
4 articles
Industrial Control
Articles about industrial control boards, industrial SBCs, equipment interfaces, automation devices, Linux control systems, HMI integration, and production testing.
5 articles
BSP & Driver
Articles about Android BSP, Linux BSP, driver adaptation, display and touch bring-up, wireless modules, Ethernet, USB, UART, GPIO, and system image preparation.
3 articles
Manufacturing & Testing
Articles about PCBA production coordination, functional testing, material review, prototype bring-up, quality feedback, production planning, and lifecycle support.
4 articles
Latest articles
Start with the newest notes if you are comparing SoC platforms, choosing Android or Linux, planning a custom SBC, or preparing an embedded product for production.
Allwinner Android SBC for Display Terminals and HMI: A33 and A64 Selection Notes
How to evaluate Allwinner A33 and A64 Android SBC options for display terminals, HMI devices, control panels, and cost-sensitive touchscreen products.
Rockchip Linux SBC for Gateway and Industrial Control Projects
How to evaluate a Rockchip Linux SBC for IoT gateways, industrial control devices, edge equipment, and connected field products.
Functional Test Fixture Planning for Embedded SBC and Custom Board Products
How to plan functional test fixtures for embedded SBC and custom board products, including power, Ethernet, USB, UART, GPIO, display, touch, wireless, and software image checks.
Android HMI Board vs Linux HMI Board: Which Fits Your Product?
A practical comparison of Android HMI boards and Linux HMI boards for touchscreen products, operator terminals, control panels, and embedded interfaces.
Rockchip Android SBC Selection Guide for Smart Terminals and HMI Devices
A practical guide to selecting a Rockchip Android SBC for smart terminals, HMI devices, control panels, display products, and custom embedded hardware.
Industrial Control Interface Planning: Ethernet, RS485, CAN, GPIO, USB, and Power
How to plan industrial control board interfaces, including Ethernet, RS485, CAN, GPIO, USB, power input, isolation, connector layout, testing, and field wiring.
Custom SBC Mechanical Design: PCBA Outline, Mounting Holes, Connectors, and Enclosure Fit
How to plan custom SBC mechanical design around PCBA outline, mounting holes, connector placement, display cables, antenna position, thermal limits, and enclosure fit.
Smart Control Panel for Hotel, Apartment, and Room Control Projects
How to plan smart control panels for hotel rooms, apartments, meeting rooms, and building room control projects, including UI workflow, installation, wireless, branding, and production.
Android BSP Bring-Up Checklist: Display, Touch, Wireless, Boot, and App Startup
A practical Android BSP bring-up checklist for embedded SBC projects, covering display, touch, wireless, boot logo, app startup, permissions, testing, and production image delivery.
Android SBC for HMI: Display, Touch, BSP, and Production Considerations
How to evaluate an Android SBC for HMI products, including display interface, touch integration, BSP support, I/O, enclosure constraints, and production testing.
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