When it comes to open source hardware and SCM, many people may think of various boards such as arduino for the first time. In addition to these, there is something more interesting -- LOFT-Q single board open source computer. LOFT-Q is based on Quanzhi A31 chip and has strong scalability. LOFT-Q can be used as a small but powerful computer.

LOFT-Q board carries a large number of interfaces, which is enough to meet your use needs. MIPI display expansion interface, SATA hard disk interface, HDMI interface, four USB interfaces, multiple pin interfaces, and maximum support for 128GB SD card expansion. A31 chip uses Coretx-A7 four core CPU architecture, PowerVR SGX544MP2 GPU graphics processing architecture, supports 4K video decoding, dual DDR, dual NAND Flash. In terms of wireless, built-in WIFI supports up to 150Mbps transmission rate, 2.4G and 5G, Bluetooth supports 4.0 protocol, Zigbee transceiver module, and external 3G network card.

LOFT-Q aims to enable enthusiasts to build a lightweight home media server

LOFT-Q is a convenient, flexible, high-performance and resource rich open source ARM hardware, which is based on the four core ARM chip of AllWinner A31. It has the following key points:

- Integrated storage and playback. In other words, store photos and videos in LOFT-Q hard disk, and then connect TV and audio to LOFT-Q to play them, which is very convenient to use;

- HDMI supports full HD, audio has analog output and optical fiber output with high signal-to-noise ratio, and the output quality is high;

- Integration of multiple connection modes. Integrated Gigabit Ethernet, infrared WiFi、 Bluetooth Zigbee， It can be connected to various peripherals, and can interconnect devices of different communication standards, with high playability;

- With an external expansion interface of 180PIN, it can meet more expansion needs of users.

Requirements solved by LOFT-Q:

Makers can make products that combine entertainment and intelligent control. Entertainment is just the need to communicate emotions in home life, including games. More and more hardware enthusiast clubs have emerged, but their creativity and ideas are often limited by resources. LOFT-Q serves these groups. By constantly publishing some technologies developed by itself and providing some basic resources, it can help makers or small teams turn these ideas into real products or services.

If you are interested in doing something interesting with LOFT-Q, a small and powerful gadget, you can oh