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==USB Speed==
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Tinker Board offers superior read and write performance with external storage drives,
allowing quicker read and write speeds. This improves workflow, copying, backups and overall file usage.
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** Read speeds: up to 154% faster
** Write speeds: up to 6% faster
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* Card spec: Kingston DataTraveler 64GB USB3.0
==Wi-Fi Performance (Signal Loss)==
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Tinker Board Wi-Fi performance is more robust than most competitor devices, allowing for improved signal reception.
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*Tinker Board - OS: Linux 4.4.0+ armv7l l Image Version: V20170113 l Memory Type: 2GB l CPU Type, Speed[GHz]: Cortex-A17 Quad-core 1.8GHz l GPU Type, Speed[MHz]: Mali™ T-764
*Competitor SBC - OS: Linux 4.4.11+ armv7l l Memory Type: 1GB l CPU Type, Speed[GHz]: Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.2GHz l GPU Type, Speed[MHz]: VideoCore IV
==Documentation==
==Documentation==

Revision as of 16:23, 7 September 2018

ASUS Tinker Board

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Description

Tinker Board is a Single Board Computer (SBC) in an ultra-small form factor that offers class-leading performance while leveraging outstanding mechanical compatibility.
The Tinker Board offers makers, IoT enthusiasts, hobbyists,PC DIY enthusiasts and others a reliable and extremely capable platform for building and tinkering their ideas into reality.

Features

  • Class-Leading Performance
With its powerful and modern quad-core ARM-based processor — the Rockchip RK3288 
Tinker Board offers significantly improved performance versus other popular SBC boards.
To provide the flexibility needed for different builds and projects, Tinker Board features 2GB of LPDDR3 dual-channel memory. 
Tinker Board is also equipped with an SD 3.0 interface that offers significantly faster read 
and write speeds to expandable microSD cards used for the OS, applications and file storage.
  • Robust GPU Performance & Functionality
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Featuring a powerful but energy-efficient design, Tinker Board supports next-generation graphics and GPU computing API's. 
Powered by an ARM-based Mali™-T764 GPU, Tinker Board's GPU and fixed-function processors allow for a wide range of uses, 
including high-quality media playback, gaming, computer vision, gesture recognition, image stabilization and processing, 
as well as computational photography and more. Multimedia enthusiasts will appreciate the fixed-function H.264 and H.265 playback support, 
including playback of HD and UHD video*.
*HD & UHD video playback at 30 fps on Tinker Board is currently only available via the included media player. 
Third-party video players and applications may not offer hardware acceleration, 
which will result in limited or unstable playback performance. 
  • HD Audio Quality
Further improving on key areas found lacking on many SBC boards, Tinker Board is equipped with an HD codec 
that supports up to 24-bit/192kHz audio. 
Its integrated audio jack supports audio output and a microphone in, without an extension module.
  • Maker-Friendly, with IoT Connectivity
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Tinker Board features standard maker connectivity options, including a 40-pin GPIO interface 
that allow for interfacing with a range inputs from buttons, 
switches, sensors, LEDs, and much more. Tinker Board is equipped with one DSI MIPI connection for displays and touchscreens. 
The secondary CSI MIPI connection is for connection to compatible cameras allowing for computer vision, and much more.

Tinker Board also features Gbit LAN for Internet and network connectivity. 
A dedicated bus resource designed for the LAN port ensures consistent Ethernet performance. 
The integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth controller on the Tinker Board is shielded with a metal cover 
to ensure minimal interference and improved radio performance. 
An integrated IPEX antenna header allows for easy antenna replacement or upgrades.

Tinker Board also features a full-size HDMI output. 
Additionally, it includes four USB 2.0 ports for extensive peripheral and accessory connectivity.
  • Enhanced DIY Design
Careful consideration went into the design and development of the Tinker Board to ensure that it provides 
a superior user experience for first-time builders or for seasoned hobbyists. Builders will appreciate the 
color-coded GPIO header, which makes it easy to recognize respective pin headers.
The PCB dimensions and topology of the Tinker Board align with standard SBC boards, allowing support for 
a wide range of chassis and physical accessories. 
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The PCB features silk-screening with a connection header and location callouts, for improved connection clarity. 
The onboard MIPI headers also feature color-coded pull tabs.
Tinker Board also includes a heatsink, which helps improve heat dissipation under heavy loading or in hot ambient environments.

TinkerOS Supported OS Applications

A Debian-based distribution ensures a smooth and functional experience, directly out of the box. 
Whether it's browsing the web, watching videos, or writing scripts, TinkerOS is a great starting point for your next project or build.

Furthermore TinkerOS has been carefully designed to be extremely lightweight and responsive. 
Running on top of the base Debian 9 is a the LXDE desktop environment. This GUI is optimized specifically for SBC boards. 
It also features plug & play NTFS support allowing for easy access to Windows based flash drives and external hard drives. 
The included web browser has also been carefully selected and optimized. 
It based on Chromium allowing for speed and stability along with a number of extensions. 
The ASUS team has help to enable hardware acceleration of the browser allowing for 
improved web rendering and video playback including HD resolutions in YouTube.

TinkerOS also includes a number of popular applications allowing for easy programming and development. 
These include IDLE / Python as well as Squeak / Scratch.

Beyond TinkerOS and its Debian Linux offering Tinker Board also support the Android Operating system. 
This allows for an entirely different usage scenarios ranging from media playback, gaming, and much more.

Tinker board is also working closely with a wide range of popular applications to enable support & optimize functionality.
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Gallery

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Tinker Board Performance

  • CPU Performance
Tinker Board features an ARM-based RK3288 SoC and is equipped with four cores to 
enhance multithread application performance. It operates at frequencies of up to 1.8GHz, 
improving performance across all applications. This increase in CPU core count, 
along with an increase in processor frequency, helps to enable significantly faster performance 
across a wide range of applications, extending and enhancing project capabilities. As a result, 
typical PC tasks are faster and more responsive.
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  • GPU Performance
Tinker Board's GPU is based on the Mali™-T764 GPU. It offers up 4 cores and a 600MHz clock speed. 
When compared to competitor SBC GPUs, Tinker Board offers better GPU computing and GPU acceleration performance.
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  • Stream and Memory Performance
Tinker Board offers dual-channel DDR3 which delivers better memory bandwidth 
versus competitor devices that offer only a single-channel DDR2.
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Network/Audio Specifications

  • Networks Performance
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Tinker Board features gigabit Ethernet, which offers significantly improved throughput versus competitor SBCs that are equipped with 10/100 Ethernet.

    • Transfer/receive speeds
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Tinker Board's dedicated controller and non-shared bus design ensure superior packet delivery and reception. 
LAN performance remains the same on the Tinker Board during USB transfers versus LAN performance of competitor SBC's 
which experience up to an 18% reduction in speed during USB transfer.
    • LAN performance with USB transfer
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USB Speed

Tinker Board offers superior read and write performance with external storage drives, 
allowing quicker read and write speeds. This improves workflow, copying, backups and overall file usage.
    • Read speeds: up to 154% faster
    • Write speeds: up to 6% faster
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  • Card spec: Kingston DataTraveler 64GB USB3.0

Wi-Fi Performance (Signal Loss)

Tinker Board Wi-Fi performance is more robust than most competitor devices, allowing for improved signal reception.
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  • Tinker Board - OS: Linux 4.4.0+ armv7l l Image Version: V20170113 l Memory Type: 2GB l CPU Type, Speed[GHz]: Cortex-A17 Quad-core 1.8GHz l GPU Type, Speed[MHz]: Mali™ T-764
  • Competitor SBC - OS: Linux 4.4.11+ armv7l l Memory Type: 1GB l CPU Type, Speed[GHz]: Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.2GHz l GPU Type, Speed[MHz]: VideoCore IV

Documentation