RK3588 is the flagship and RK3576 the value option. Selection isn’t about the longer spec sheet but about whether your interface and compute needs are hard requirements. Compare dimension by dimension Compute: RK3588’s 6-TOPS NPU suits multi-channel video and heavier models; RK3576 fits single-channel or mid-size models; Interfaces: choose RK3588 when you need multiple PCIe […]
Most people get stuck at “installed but won’t transcode”. On RK3588 the fix is almost always one of three setup decisions made at the start. Three things before you deploy Use the official Debian 11/12 image: its kernel ships the rkmpp decode driver. Ubuntu/Armbian also work; avoid heavily stripped third-party builds; Deploy via the official […]
An industrial gateway isn’t just a networked board. Protocol coverage, no data loss on link failure and edge logic decide whether the project passes. Three hard requirements Protocol stack: Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA, MQTT and CAN are the big four — confirm SDK coverage first; Store and forward: local disk buffering with replay after reconnection […]
The user ran an x86 mini PC for home media and downloads with three problems: high power draw, noisy fan, and incomplete 4K hardware decoding. Requirement and constraints Migration: Jellyfin container plus qBittorrent and Samba, reusing existing SATA disks through a USB3 adapter; Results: idle power fell from 65W to 12W, 4K HDR transcoding moved […]
Writing RFQs, sample validation, production tracking and acceptance criteria — B2B buying as project management.
Six checkpoints for judging a board vendor’s developer support — avoid “purchase, then silence”.
DDP/DDU terms, certificates with shipments, cross-border after-sales — common questions from overseas buyers.
The real allocation behind nominal capacity, external-expansion strategy, and a cure for capacity anxiety.
A measured needs table for five typical scenarios — every extra hundred RMB of RAM should earn its keep.
Price anchors for used boxes, refurb detection methods, and when buying new is simply cheaper.