ASUS launches their new Tinker Board – A Single-Board Computer
Priced ₹4750, ASUS' new Tinker Board is a fun, low-cost little computer.
Tinker Board is a brand new mini SBC from ASUS for electronics DIY enthusiasts to build low-cost computers or other IoT devices. Priced at Rs. 4750, the board is powered by a 1.8GHz quad-core processor, Mali-T764 GPU and 2GB of dual-channel LPDDR3 RAM. The board also features Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and also supports Micro SD of expandable storage. It runs of ASUS' dedicated Linux-based TinkerOS but will also support Android.
Read the complete press release below
ASUS, maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning motherboards, is excited to launch the ASUS Tinker Board in India. Imagine the freedom to make your ideas come alive, the ability to invent an IoT device for a connected home or just having fun creating an entertainment hub for the family or powering your DIY robot project at school. With Tinker Board, the possibilities to create personalized devices are endless. Tinker Board is a single-board computer (SBC), which makes it the ideal foundation for makers, hobbyists, educators, and electronic DIY enthusiasts to develop and build low-cost, great-performing computers.
Features & Functionality
ASUS Tinker Board offers class-leading performance, robust multimedia support, IoT connectivity, enhanced DIY design and compatibility with a wide range of leading SBC chassis and accessories. The result is a near credit card sized computer that offers people freedom to tinker and apply their ingenuity to create platforms for a wide variety of uses.
Key features of Tinker Board include:
CPU: 1.8GHz Rockchip® RK3288 SoC quad-core processor
GPU: Mali-T764 GPU
Video: HD/UHD video playback support – including H.264/H.265 decoding
Audio: 192kHz/24-bit audio support
Memory: 2GB of dual-channel LPDDR3
Storage: Micro SD(TF) slot features SD 3.0 support
Connectivity: Bluetooth° 4.0 + EDR and on-board 802.11b/g/n WiFi
Networking: 1Gb Ethernet
Ports: (4) USB2.0 ports, (1) HDMI 1.4 out port, (1) 3.5mm audio jack
I/O Ports: (1) 40-pin GPIO interface header, (1) 15-pin MIPI DSI, (1) 15-pin MIPI CSI, (1) 2-pin contact point for PWM and S/PDIF signals
Power: Suggested 5V/2A AC adaptor via the micro-USB port (power adaptor not included)
OS: ASUS TinkerOS (Debian-based Linux) & Android Support
Dimensions/Weight: 85.60mm x 56mm x 21mm, 45g without included heatsink
Availability and pricing
ASUS Tinker Board will be available worldwide for INR 4750. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information