Banana Pi BPI-M3
Download Banana Pi M3 User Guide Resources
The Banana Pi M3 comes with some upgraded hardware features. The BPI-M3 contains an Octa-Core 1.8GHz A83T Allwinner Cortex-A7 along with 2GB LPDDR3. The board also has wireless connectivity modules including an onboard WiFi 802.11 b/g/n module and Bluetooth 4.0. As far as the graphics processing is concerned, the Banana Pi M3 contains Power VR SGX544MP1 GPU.
The board also has Gigabit 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet, SATA 2.0, HDMI, and a CSI camera interface. In addition to the MicroSD card slot, the Banana Pi M3 also has an onboard 8GB eMMC flash. The BPI-M3 is compatible with Raspbian, Debian, Android, Lubuntu, and Ubuntu Operating Systems.
Video Presentation of the Product
Specifications of Banana Pi BPI-M3
|
Processor |
Allwinner A83T Cortex-A7 Octa-Core 1.8GHz |
|
Graphics Processing Unit |
Power VR SGX544MP1 GPU |
|
Memory |
2GB RAM (LPDDR3) |
|
Card Slot |
MicroSD Card Slot |
|
Flash |
8GB Onboard eMMC Flash |
|
SATA |
SATA 2.0 Port / USB to SATA Bridge |
|
WiFi |
Onboard WiFi module 802.11 b/g/n |
|
Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 4.0 onboard |
|
Video Output |
HDMI interface supports video output |
|
Display Interface |
MIPI DSI connector for LED display |
|
Audio Output |
Supports Multi-Channel audio output / 3.5mm Audio Jack / HDMI |
|
Video-Input |
CSI camera connector support video input |
|
USB |
1x OTG USB Port and 2x USB 2.0 Ports |
|
Audio Input |
Onboard Microphone for audio input |
|
GPIO |
28-Pin GPIO / PWM, UART, I2C, and SPI |
|
Power |
5V/3.3V / GND Power |
|
Input Power |
5V/2A |
|
Operating System |
Android and Linux Operating Systems Supported |
|
Weight |
48 grams |
|
Dimensions |
92mm x 60mm |
The BPI-M3 is better than its immediate predecessor BPI-M2 for various reasons. The Banana Pi M3 is capable of handling extensive processing for a longer time as compared to the Banana Pi M2. In addition, the 8GB eMMC and USB-to-SATA Bridge make Banana Pi M3 more usable for developers, enthusiasts, and gaming geeks.
Items Included
- Banana Pi M3 (x1)
Compatible Case (Not Included)
