Processor | 1416 MHz none |
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Memory Speed | 2133 MHz |
Graphics Coprocessor | Mali-450MP |
Wireless Type | Infrared |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 4 |
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Libre Computer Board AML-S905X-CC (Le Potato) 2GB 64-bit Mini Computer for 4K Media
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Brand | Libre Computer Project |
Model Name | AML-S905X-CC-2GB |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 2 GB |
Memory Storage Capacity | 2 GB |
CPU Model | None |
About this item
- LATEST SOFTWARE SUPPORT: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Raspbian 11 support with hardware-accelerated video playback and 3D graphics. Upstream software stack featuring the latest Linux 6.x with open source graphics and video libraries. UEFI support with GRUB sofware behaves like PCs. Direct first software support and community hub for third party help to get started. Video tutorials on YouTube for commonly asked questions.
- COMPATIBILITY AND EXTENSIBILITY: Great RPi alternative with same form factor as Pi 3 Model B for re-use with existing cases and power supplies. Identically designed 40-pin header enables hardware re-use by maintaining same pins for functions like SPI, I2C, PWM, UART, and more. Powerful GPIO wiring tool, libretech-wiring-tool, is available on Github that can quickly toggle GPIOs and dynamically control dtoverlays for faster design, testing, and learning.
- HIGH PERFORMANCE LOW POWER: AML-S905X-CC performs faster than a Pi 3 B+ while using half the power. It is designed with power optimizations to increase sustained performance under load and reduce failures due to input voltage and current. It is one of the first SBCs to support 4K multi-codec hardware decoding and features a highly performant OpenGL ES 2.0 GPU for accelerated 2D/3D.
- FASTER CPU AND DOUBLE THE MEMORY: Quad 64-bit 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 Processors, 4K Ultra HD ARM Mali-450 750MHz GPU, 2GB of High Bandwidth DDR3, 4K 60FPS High Dynamic Range Display Engine for H.265 HEVC, H.264 AVC, VP9 Hardware Decoding and more. The top performing SBC in its price class.
- OPEN SOURCE COMMITMENT: Libre Computer collaborates with software partners to create upstream infrastructure, drivers, and libraries for open-source projects such as Linux and u-boot that power our products. This enables us to support the latest software innovations created by the community and ensures that our products have the necessary security and software performance innovation for long term support.
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Value for money | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | 4.5 |
Touch Screen | 2.4 | 3.0 | 3.4 | — | 4.1 |
Stability | 3.7 | 4.6 | 5.0 | — | — |
Easy to install | 3.5 | — | 4.1 | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | LoveRPi | LoveRPi | Orange Pi Shenzhen Xunlong | Orange Pi | Orange Pi |
operating system | Android, Linux | — | Orange Pi OS, Debian 11, Android 12 | Ubuntu, Linux, Debian, Android 9.0 | Ubuntu, Linux, Debian |
hardware interface | hdmi | usb | — | — | usb |
cpu manufacturer | ARM | Amlogic | Rockchip | Rockchip | Rockchip |
cpu speed | 1416 MHz | 1.4 GHz | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
RAM size | 2 GB | 2 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
RAM tech | DDR3 | DDR3 | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4 |
connectivity tech | HDMI, GPIO | Wi-Fi | Ethernet, USB, HDMI | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, HDMI |
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Technical Details
Brand | Libre Computer Project |
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Series | AML-S905X-CC-2GB |
Item model number | 4335248388 |
Operating System | Linux, Android |
Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
Package Dimensions | 4.8 x 2.95 x 1.06 inches |
Processor Brand | ARM |
Number of Processors | 4 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 2 GB |
Voltage | 5 Volts |
Manufacturer | Shenzhen Libre Technology Co., Ltd. |
ASIN | B074P6BNGZ |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 8, 2017 |
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4.2 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #197 in Single Board Computers (Computers & Accessories) |
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Key Features:
- Quad-Core 64-bit ARMv8 Cortex-A53 CPU with NEON and Crypto Extensions
- Penta-Core ARM Mali-450 MP3 GPU with OpenGL ES 2.0 @ 750MHz
- 2GB of DDR3-2133 SDRAM on 32-bit Bus for up to 69Gb/s Unified Memory Bandwidth
- Multi-Plane Multi-Format 2.5D Programmable Pipeline Display Engine with HDMI 2.0 Output
- 4K Ultra-HD High Dynamic Range Video Decode Engine with Hardware Accelerated Decoder for VP9, H.265, H.264
- Form Factor and GPIO Compatibility with Raspberry Pi 3 for Maximum Re-usability
- Latest Linux 6.x With Weekly Security Updates
- Ubuntu 22.10 / 22.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS
- Debian 11
- Raspbian 11
- CoreELEC (Kodi)
- LibreELEC (Kodi)
- Android 9.0 Pie
- Armbian
- Lakka (RetroArch/Retro Gaming)
- Batocera (RetroArch/Retro Gaming)
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Customers like the value of the single board computer. They say it's awesome for the price and a great mini computer. However, some customers have reported issues with the documentation, saying that the initial setup was confusing and the system is not easy to program and control. They also dislike the bootability and have mixed opinions on quality, compatibility, and performance.
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Customers like the value of the single board computer. They say it's awesome for the price, cheap for monitoring, or as a relaying control. Some mention that it'll be primarily used as dv, and has a nice bit of hardware. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.
"...This little guy has been a godsend. Its cheap, runs mainsail just fine... and there is an added bonus (why I raised my rating): It runs at or..." Read more
"...Desktop is not super fast, but not sluggish either. Good overall SBC." Read more
"...Initially excited because the price was good and even though I was expecting some minor differences between this and using an actual RaspberryPi SBC..." Read more
"Micro USB-B is a terrible choice for anything more than 3 Watts. There is little excuse for continuing to use it when better alternatives exist...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the single board computer. Some mention that it works pretty well, while others say that it runs really slow when installed, boots up is a little slow, and stuttered with more basic media playback.
"...This little guy has been a godsend. Its cheap, runs mainsail just fine... and there is an added bonus (why I raised my rating): It runs at or..." Read more
"Works well with Armbian. Slightly beefier than the Raspberry Pi 3b+ boards that I have. Desktop is not super fast, but not sluggish either...." Read more
"...The Pi3 stuttered with more basic media playback nevermind gaming. It requires overclocking to limp along and this introduced instability...." Read more
"...This does a fantastic job. The GPU hardware decoders, including the h264 protocol can more than keep up with streaming full Blu-Ray quality video...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the single board computer. Some mention that it has really solid boards, with rock solid stability and very solid performance. They are pleasantly surprised with its stability and performance. However, others say that it would crash after about 9 months and now it just won't boot.
"...I have settled on using CoreElec with the EmuElec add-on. So far it has been stable and the gaming performance has proven far better than the Pi3+...." Read more
"...battery pack that goes up to 3 amp and it still as booting and crashing issues...." Read more
"...The build quality of the Libre Computer Board is top-notch. It feels sturdy and well-made, and I have no doubt that it will stand the test of time...." Read more
"...Notable differences:- Network is 100TX, not gigabit...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the single board computer. Some mention that it's compatible with rPi cases, and with a little work most accessories for rpi. It's also mostly compatible with all the RPi HATs, peripherals, and form factor. However, others say that regular raspberry pi OS is not compatible, there are some minor compatibility hiccups with the Raspbian image, and not all cases will work with it. It really only works well with Debian based distros, while armbian has poor SPI support.
"...it can't run stock Raspbian, there is a version you can download from their site which works, but there are a couple awkward issues with initial..." Read more
"...Here are some Pro's and Con's:Pro: Same footprint as RPi, including GPIO location and pinouts...." Read more
"...Note that some adapters are not supported by Raspian. There are RealTek libraries for download...." Read more
"...64-bit Mini Computer for 4K Media to anyone looking for a powerful, compact, and versatile device that delivers an incredible media experience...." Read more
Customers find the documentation for the single board computer to be confusing, lacking, and difficult to obtain information on. They also mention that the initial setup was a little confusing and the system is not easy to program and control.
"...Ubuntu, Raspbian, or straight Debian from an SD card, the initial boot will be painfully, excruciatingly slow...." Read more
"...we have it; I haven't been able to get to the fun stuff because setup takes a bit...." Read more
"...There is very little in the way of documentation. I managed to get Armbian to boot after trying a few different SD cards...." Read more
"...from their site which works, but there are a couple awkward issues with initial configuration that you have to do by hand" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the bootability of the single board computer. They mention that it just won't boot, has defective boards, and the images from their own website don't boots correctly. Some say that the LED comes on but doesn't start up the OS, and there are some problems with booting again after restart. Some mention that the device is not working on their 4K monitor.
"...attempts to use my go-to application balenaEtcher resulted in unbootable SD cards on this device. Using Win32 Disk Imager resolved that...." Read more
"...and image from the Raspberry Pi website on a 64GB microSD, but it didn’t boot...." Read more
"...The Le Potato couldn't power them. This behavior was duplicated with a second board...." Read more
"...No struggles, only issue I ran into was Firefox-ESR wouldn't load, but Dillo won't work for what I need so I went with a Chromium browser...." Read more
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Pro: Same footprint as RPi, including GPIO location and pinouts.
Pro: Lower heat production than my Pi3.
Pro: CHEAP. Available.
Con: No wifi. Not a big deal for me. All my printers are running Ethernet.
Con: I can't get UART_A working. I tried everything. I'm using this via USB for now.
Con: Very limited number of available software appliance packages. To keep your expectations in check, assume you will download a working Linux, and then you need to do everything else (i.e., download and run KIAUH to get Mainsail and related components running)
Keeping all that in mind, and having some experience with SBCs, this one wasn't too terrible. It would have been great if I could have fired up the UART... but thats fine... its better than a dead RPi and a non-functional printer... LOL. I just bought a second one to be part of a simple NOE which I'll use to experiment with to see if I can get the UART functional, while the other one is in my OE.
***UPDATE: January 2023***
I've bumped up my review from 4 stars to 5. This little guy has been a godsend. Its cheap, runs mainsail just fine... and there is an added bonus (why I raised my rating): It runs at or even slightly below 5 volts!
Before, with my RPi's, I'd constantly get under-volt errors. The FAQs say that you need a "clean power supply" and I'm running the damn thing on an 750W ATX power supply! Turns out, the RPi needs more than 5V which causes all these undervolting issues. Long story short, Le Potato makes that issue go away... so it just earned itself one more star.
Also, in case you're stuck in your transition, here is how to get Mainsail on it:
-Download the Raspbian image from Libre Computer's repository.
-Use your favorite tool (Balena, or the RPI imager) to write that image on to the micro SD card.
-Connect the board with a USB keyboard, and to a monitor with HDMI, and power it/boot.
-Once booted, log in via the GUI, launch a terminal window, then launch the configurator at the terminal window( sudo raspi-config )
-In the raspi-config, go to Interfacing Options, then select SSH, and then enable
-Shut down the pi, disconnect the monitor and keyboard, boot again.
-SSH to the Potato's address
-Once logged into the libre, next you need to get KIAUH and the instructions for that can be found by searching for th33xitus and kiauh in google... but summary: you'll need to run one command to clone the KIAUH repository, then run KIUAH and the rest of the process should be pretty self explanatory.
after this step is done, you can connect your libre over to the printer controller with a USB cable (I'm still trying to figure out the UART connection), and complete configuration of the controller/mainsail.
Good luck!
Having now experienced using an eMMC module with this device, which was a big selling point to me I will say that the severely lacking support really hurts this board. I was also considering buying another but for the last 2 months this has been selling at a $15 mark up. While I really like this board, with the absolutely 0 support, hard stopped software developement and mark up above is original $35 price point I say this should be a hard pass for most people.
Original review
I have tried a few OS images and so far have not run into any notable issues. I found most attempts to use my go-to application balenaEtcher resulted in unbootable SD cards on this device. Using Win32 Disk Imager resolved that.
The primary purpose I purchased this for is for playing media and retro gaming. My Pi3+ recently had its wifi give up the ghost so I was stuck rearranging devices. The Pi3+ still worked fine on ethernet so it took the place of a Pi3 headless server and that Pi3 in turn became the media and retro gaming device. This immediately became a problem. The Pi3+ had only just barely been capable enough without overclocking and even then fell short for some media and many retro games. The Pi3 stuttered with more basic media playback nevermind gaming. It requires overclocking to limp along and this introduced instability. No thanks.
Obviously, the Le Potato has become the replacement. I figured it has been around long enough at this point for the software to mature enough for my purposes. I bought the big blue heat sink for this thing and am using it in an old basic clear Pi case. I have settled on using CoreElec with the EmuElec add-on. So far it has been stable and the gaming performance has proven far better than the Pi3+. Games like Super Smash Brothers and Kirby 64 which I was previously unable to play due to performance run just fine. So far I am very happy with this thing. I'll add to my review if I find any issues or if it dies an early death.