Today we are going to talk about a completely different TV Box than everything we have seen so far in “smart boxes” for TV. If we like the concept of open source and being able to saucy with the components and configuration of our TV Box, the Khadas VIM3 Pro DIY TV Box is a device to follow closely.
Coupon code: GBCNVIM3
Main Features
- Neural Processing Unit for A.I.
Next-generation, deep-neural-network applications, at 5.0 TOPS. - Switchable PCIe and USB 3.0
Use the Khadas KBI to switch the “combo interface” to either the USB-3.0 port or PCIe interface. - USB-C Power Delivery
Wide-range of power input, from 5-20V for power-hungry applications, e.g. microphone array and speakers. - Dual Independent Displays
HDMI and MIPI-DSI, with 3-axis digital accelerometer for display rotation detection. - Dual Cameras
4 lane MIPI-CSI, up to 8MP ISP, with 30 Pin 0.5mm Pitch FPC Connector.
The VIM3 is the latest addition to our popular Khadas VIM series. It has a powerful Amlogic A311D: x4 Cortex A73 performance-cores ( 2.2Ghz ), and x2 Cortex A53 efficiency-cores ( 1.8Ghz ). These configurations are merged into a Hexa- Core configuration and fabricated with a 12nm process to maximize performance, thermal and electrical efficiency.
The VIM3 is designed with the same form-factor as our popular VIM2 and VIM1. It is the size of a credit card and fits perfectly inside our DIY Case. Although diminutive, VIM3 is competitively-priced and fully-featured; Is already built-in.
Digital-signage developers will love the programmable MCU, MIPI-CSI for dual cameras, real-time clock, wake-on-LAN functionality and 3-axis g-sensor to detect signage orientation. The M2X Extension Board has an NVMe SSD slot, Power-over-ethernet, 100-Mbit ethernet, 4G module slot, nano-sim slot, and GPIO.
The new VIM3 goes beyond what our original VIM models have to offer. It has an onboard 5.0 TOPS NPU for neural network applications, an M.2 slot for NVMe SSDs that can switch between PCIe and USB 3.0 via Khadas KBI commands, and a USB-C port with 5-20 volt USB power-delivery input.
Coupon code: GBCNVIM3