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What’s the best AI chip for a smart security camera?
I’ve been digging into smart security cameras lately. Not the cheap cloud-dependent ones that send your footage to who-knows-where, but the kind that actually thinks locally. And the main question everyone asks is: what chip should you use? Let me walk you through what I’ve learned. Table of Contents What actually matters for a smart ... Read more
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Raspberry Pi 6 vs Rockchip: SBC Market Heats Up
Recently, three of the lead Raspberry Pi engineers hosted an AMA on the r/engineering subreddit. And honestly? There was some good stuff. But also… some things that made me scratch my head. Let me break it down – and throw in a few thoughts on what’s happening on the other side of the SBC world. ... Read more
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RK3688 SBC: What We Know So Far
So, Rockchip dropped some serious specs last year for their upcoming flagship RK3688 Chip – 12 cores, 32 TOPS, LPDDR6 support. But here’s the thing, the chip isn’t out yet! And even when it is, getting your hands on an actual RK3688 SBC will take a few more months. Still, that doesn’t mean we can’t ... Read more
RK182X AI Processor for Robotics
The rapid rise of intelligent robotics has moved from showcase stages into real-world industries. From flexible motion control to responsive human interaction, next-generation robots are no longer experimental – they are becoming practical tools across multiple sectors. Behind this surge lies a critical foundation: powerful and efficient hardware platforms. Many leading robotics companies have adopted ... Read more
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Rockchip RK3066: Architecture & Specifications
The Rockchip RK3066, introduced in 2012, played a pivotal role in shaping early ARM-based embedded and mobile devices, making it a key piece of the embedded ecosystem and capturing the interest of hardware engineers and enthusiasts alike. Although newer SoCs now dominate the embedded market, the Rockchip RK3066 remains a key milestone that helped establish ... Read more
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Rockchip RK1820 Explained: Architecture and AI Performance
Introduction The rise of edge AI has changed what developers expect from embedded hardware. A few years ago, it was enough for an SoC to offer modest neural-network acceleration for image classification or lightweight object detection. Today, expectations are very different. Developers want on-device inference for larger vision models, multimodal pipelines, private AI assistants, and ... Read more
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Rockchip RK817-1 PMIC: Architecture and Linux Integration
Introduction The Rockchip RK817-1 is a highly integrated power-management IC (PMIC) designed for battery-powered embedded systems built around Rockchip application processors. In one chip, it combines: multi-rail regulation (buck + LDO), a battery charger with power-path control, a fuel-gauge ADC subsystem, a real-time clock (RTC), and an integrated audio codec (including headphone and Class-D speaker ... Read more
RK3566 vs RK3588: Key Differences & Performance
If you’re comparing RK3566 vs RK3588, you’re essentially choosing between two very different classes of Rockchip silicon: Rockchip RK3566 is a cost- and power-conscious quad-core Cortex-A55 platform aimed at efficient 4K media, basic AI acceleration, and mainstream embedded I/O. Rockchip RK3588 is a flagship octa-core (Cortex-A76 + Cortex-A55) platform designed for high-end edge computing, stronger ... Read more
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Rockchip RK3588 Boards in 2026: Landscape, Comparisons, and SBC Choices
Featuring Kiwi Pi 5B – A High-Performance Rockchip RK3588 SBC for Modern Applications The Kiwi Pi 5B from iTayga Shenzhen Tianyue Zhichuang Technology Co., Ltd. is an advanced single-board computer (SBC) built around the Rockchip RK3588 SoC, offering exceptional performance, AI capability, and multimedia features suitable for both hobbyists and industry use cases. In this ... Read more
