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Brand	-
Category	Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards
Origin	-
Processor	Rockchip RK3308B Quad-Core Cortex-A35
Clock Speed	Up to 1.3 GHz
RAM	256MB DDR3
Storage	8GB eMMC (optional), supports MicroSD card
Wireless Connectivity	WiFi 4 (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2
GPIO Pins	40-pin Raspberry Pi compatible header
Video Output	MIPI DSI, HDMI via adapter
Power Supply	5V/2A via USB Type-C or GPIO pins
Operating System Support	Debian, Ubuntu, Android, Buildroot
Dimensions	65mm x 30mm

6 reviews

Anonymous

Mar 31, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Solid build quality

We deployed ten of these in our makerspace. They are durable and the thermal management is adequate even under continuous load. Wish it had Gigabit Ethernet, but WiFi works fine for our needs.

Anonymous

Mar 26, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Best entry-level SBC

As someone new to single-board computers, this was easy to get started with. The community support is growing, and there are plenty of tutorials available online to help beginners.

Anonymous

Mar 21, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Perfect for lightweight IoT projects

This board is incredibly compact and powerful enough for my home automation sensors. The WiFi connectivity was easy to set up, and the GPIO pins work flawlessly with standard libraries.

Anonymous

Mar 15, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Smooth Debian experience

Flashed the official Debian image and it ran out of the box. Network stability is impressive for such a small board. Highly recommended for server-lite applications.

Anonymous

Mar 11, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Excellent for educational robotics

I bought this for a student workshop. The form factor is small enough to fit inside our custom robot chassis, and the quad-core CPU handles motor control and camera input simultaneously without lag.

Anonymous

Mar 07, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Great value, minor documentation gaps

For the price, you cannot beat the performance. It boots quickly and handles Python scripts well. I deducted one star because some advanced peripheral setup instructions were hard to find.

5 FAQ

Q: Does the WiFi module support 5GHz bands?

A: No, the integrated WiFi module on the ROCK PI S0 only supports 2.4GHz bands (802.11 b/g/n). It does not support 5GHz networks.

Q: Does this board support PoE (Power over Ethernet)?

A: No, the ROCK PI S0 does not have an Ethernet port or native PoE support. It is powered via USB Type-C or GPIO headers.

Q: Can I run Docker containers on this device?

A: Yes, lightweight Docker containers can run on the ROCK PI S0, provided you use a Linux distribution like Debian or Ubuntu. However, due to the 256MB RAM, resource usage must be carefully managed.

Q: What is the maximum resolution supported for display output?

A: Via the MIPI DSI interface, it supports displays up to 1280x720. HDMI output requires an active adapter and typically supports up to 1080p depending on the adapter used.

Q: Is the GPIO pinout fully compatible with Raspberry Pi HATs?

A: The 40-pin header follows the Raspberry Pi physical layout and voltage levels, making it compatible with many HATs. However, software compatibility depends on the specific HAT drivers.

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