Get Your Orange Pi Today: Now Available for Purchase in South Africa
Hashcode IoT Solutions is proud to announce the release of our newest product, the Orange Pi. The Orange Pi is a range of SBCs and a direct competitor to the popular Raspberry Pi, but with a range of enhanced features and benefits that we believe make it the superior choice for makers, hobbyists, and developers alike.
Why Orange Pi over Raspberry Pi?
Affordability and Availability.
If you are in South Africa and need a single-board computer for your project, the Orange Pi from Hashcode IoT Solutions may be a better option for you, especially with the current global component shortages and scarcity of Raspberry Pi. The Orange Pi uses less expensive components than the Raspberry Pi, which makes it more accessible and readily available. Moreover, the Orange Pi has more built-in features and connectivity options, making it an attractive choice for hobbyists and those looking for a cost-effective alternative. The Orange Pi also boasts a more powerful graphics processor and more RAM than the Raspberry Pi, which can enhance performance for multimedia applications or memory-intensive tasks. Overall, the Orange Pi can be a great choice for those who want a more affordable and feature-rich option or are struggling to find a Raspberry Pi.
Will the Orange Pi Replace The Raspberry Pi in South Africa?
Comparing the Orange Pi and Raspberry Pi: Pros and Cons in the South African Market.
Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the Orange Pi and Raspberry Pi in the context of the South African market involves comparing their hardware specifications, software compatibility, and community support. Both single-board computers are popular among hobbyists, students, and professionals for various applications, including education, robotics, IoT, and multimedia.
Despite their similarities in small form factor, low cost, and large community of developers and users, the Orange Pi and Raspberry Pi have notable differences. The Orange Pi offers advantages such as lower cost, higher performance, and more expansion options, making it a viable option for users on a budget and high-performance computing tasks. However, it also has drawbacks such as less software support and a less developed ecosystem.
On the other hand, the Raspberry Pi has benefits such as wide community support and an established ecosystem of add-ons, accessories, and compatible software. This makes it easier for users to expand and customize their projects. However, it also has drawbacks such as lower performance and limited availability due to global component shortages.
While the Orange Pi and Raspberry Pi have their own strengths and weaknesses, we do not see the Orange Pi as a replacement for the Raspberry Pi. Instead, it provides an additional option for our customers in the South African market to choose from based on their specific needs and preferences.
What Orange Pi Models Are Available for Purchase?
Here are the Orange Pi models that are currently available for purchase.
Hashcode IoT Solutions will only offer the Orange Pi 4 LTS 4GB and Orange Pi 3 LTS 2GB for sale. However, there are plans to expand our product line and include the full range of Orange Pi devices as the device gains popularity. The specifications of each device can be found below and the full range of Orange Pi devices can be viewed on the Orange Pi website. Detailed specifications of each device are provided below, while the complete range of Orange Pi devices can be viewed on the Orange Pi website.
Hardware Specifications of the Orange Pi 4 LTS
For those interested in creating with technology instead of just consuming it, the Orange Pi 4 LTS is an outstanding option. It is an easy-to-use, fun, and functional tool that empowers you to control the world around you. Further details on its specifications are provided below.
| SOC | Rockchip RK3399 (4GB) Rockchip RK3399-T(3GB) |
| CPU | • Based on the large and small size of big.LITTLE core architecture:Dual-core Cortex-A72 (large core)+ Quad-core Cortex-A53(small core) • 6-core ARMR64-bit processor ,main frequency speeds up to 1.6GHz(3GB)/1.8 GHz(4GB) |
| GPU | • High-performance Multi-core Mali-T860 GPU • Supports OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.0/3.1,OpenVG1.1,OpenCL,DX11 • Support for AFBC |
| PMU | RK808 PMU |
| Memory | 3 GB /4GB LPDDR4 |
| Onboard Storage | • 16GB EMMC Flash (option) • MicroSD (TF) Card Slot |
| Onboard Ethernet | Support 10/100M/1000M Ethernet (YT8531C) |
| Onboard WiFi+BT | • CDW.20U5622-00 • Support IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2T2R • Support BT 5.0 |
| Video | • HDMI 2.0,Supports 4K@60fps output • 1* DP 1.2(Display Port), Supports 4K@60fps output • Supports Dual MIPl-DSI ( 4 lines Per Channel ) |
| Audio | • Output: 3.5mm Jack and HDMI2.0a • lnput: MIC |
| Camera | 2 * MIPI-CSl Camera Connector (MIPI_RXO、MIPI_TX1/RX1) |
| USB | 2 * USB2.0 ,1*USB3.0,1 * USB3.0 Type-C |
| Debug UART | 3 Pin |
| GPIO | 26 Pin |
| PCIe | Support Mini PCIe port |
| Key | Upgrade Key & Reset Key |
| Power Supply | DC 5V/3A or 5V/4A, TYPE-C 5V/4A |
| LED | Power led & Status led |
| Supported OS | Android, Ubuntu, Debian |
Hardware Specifications of the Orange Pi 3 LTS
The Orange Pi 3 LTS is powered by the Allwinner H6 SoC and boasts 2GB LPDDR3 SDRAM and 8GB EMMC Flash. It is compatible with Android 9, Ubuntu, and Debian operating systems. In addition, it provides various connectivity options such as HDMI output, 26pin headers, Gbps Ethernet port, 1 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0 ports, and more. The Type-C power supply is also included. Due to its robust networking performance, the Orange Pi 3 LTS is an excellent choice for applications requiring reliable networking capabilities.
| CPU | Allwinner H6 Quad-core 64-bit 1.8GHz high-performance Cortex-A53 processor |
| GPU | • High-performance multi-core GPU Mali T720 • OpenGL ES3.1/3.0/2.0/1.1 • Microsoft DirectX 11 FL9_3 • ASTC(Adaptive Scalable Texture Compression) • Floating point operation greater than 70 GFLOPS |
| Power management chip | AXP805 |
| RAM | 2GB LPDDR3 (shared with GPU) |
| Onboard Storage | • Micro SD card slot • 8GB EMMC Flash |
| Onboard Network | • YT8531C Chip • Support 10/100M/1000M Ethernet |
| Onboard WiFi+Bluetooth | • AW859A Chip • Support IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac • Support BT5.0 |
| Video Output | • HDMI 2.0a • TV CVBS Output |
| Audio output | • HDMI Output • 3.5mm Audio Port |
| Power Source | 5V3A Type-C |
| USB | 1* USB 3.0 HOST、2* USB 2.0 HOST |
| Low-level peripherals | 26pin connector with1* I2C, 1*SPI, 1*UART &Multiple GPIO Ports |
| Debug serial port | UART-TX、UART-RX & GND |
| Button | Power Button (SW4) |
| LED | Power LED& Status LED |
| IR Receiver | Support IR Remote Control |
| Supported OS | Android 9.0、Ubuntu、Debian |
How to Purchase the Orange Pi.
At Hashcode IoT Solutions, you can find the Orange Pi available for purchase. However, it’s important to note that at the moment, it’s a special order item only. This means that, while you can certainly order it, it may take some time for it to arrive – up to four weeks, in fact. So, if you’re looking to get your hands on one of these devices, it’s best to plan ahead and be patient.
That said, we at Hashcode IoT Solutions are always looking for ways to make our products more accessible to our customers. If demand for the Orange Pi increases, we may consider stocking it in our inventory so that it’s more readily available for purchase. This would mean that you wouldn’t have to wait as long to receive your order, and you could start experimenting with this powerful device sooner rather than later.
In the meantime, if you do decide to order the Orange Pi from us, we want to make sure that the process goes as smoothly as possible for you. If you have any questions or concerns about the purchasing process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our knowledgeable and friendly team is here to help, and we’ll do everything we can to make sure you have a positive experience with Hashcode IoT Solutions.
