The LattePanda V1 Windows 10 Mini PC - 4GB/64GB Unactivated

The 4GB/64GB LattePanda Unactivated Windows 10 Mini PC is a powerful little computer, designed so that all of the components can fit onto a single board. It offers all of the power and functionality of a full working computer, but has just been reduced to the size of just slightly larger than a credit card to offer the ultimate in portable computing power. And while you may be thinking that such a device with so many benefits would cost somewhere in the thousands, the board has been designed by Makers who understand the importance of hobbyist affordability.

This 4GB/64GB LattePanda is a slightly improved version of our 2GB/32GB LattePanda Mini PC, but comes with a version of Windows 10 that has not been activated yet. This dramatically cuts down on the cost of the system, allowing the LattePanda team to almost double-down on the RAM and eMMC memory without having to increase the cost by a substantial value. Similarly to the 2GB version, this board features:

• A quad core 1.84GHz CPU with onboard Intel HD 500MHz GPU.
• Three USB ports: One USB3.0 port and two USB2.0 ports.
• Onboard WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities.
• An ethernet port.
• Two video ports: One HDMI port and one MIPI-DSI port
• A host of other goodies focused on usability and user convenience.

In addition to all of the above, this 4GB LattePanda differs from the 2GB version by offering double the DDRL3 RAM and eMMC Memory capabilities. This allows the board to handle twice the amount of multitasked processes, and dramatically boosts the speed of the system as a whole. However, it’s important to note that this version comes with an Unactivated Windows 10 installed on it. This doesn’t necessarily reduce the functionality of the board though, and simply limits the amount of personal customisation like backgrounds and screensavers of the operating system. It does still operate at full power and full functionality, however, and you can also always choose to activate the installed Windows OS if you do want that kind of personalisation at a later stage.

And finally, one of the key benefits of LattePanda boards compared to many other Mini PC’s on the market is that it offers a co-processor in addition to all of its other features. This co-processor is an ATmega32U4, and is somewhat equivalent to an Arduino Leonardo Board, capable of sensing the world through various modules and components, allowing Arduino experts and enthusiasts to enjoy all of the same functionality that they’re accustomed to from their development boards. And just to complement this feature, the LattePanda also includes an Arduino pinout, enabling the LattePanda to be integrated into existing Arduino-based projects for even more functionality – on top of the plethora of features that this fully-functioning computer offers.

Note: This unit includes a WiFi antenna, which can optionally be installed to boost the range and signal strength of WiFi connections.

Typical Applications for The LattePanda Windows 10 Mini PC - 4GB/64GB Unactivated:

The LattePanda is aptly known as “A Windows 10 Computer for Everything”, allowing Makers, Gamers or just general users to take their projects out into the world, while still enjoying the full power and functionality of a computer that they’re already accustomed to. The onboard ATmega32u4 co-processor can also be used separately to the windows components, or can be used to complement the primary component set, with the option for automating your cooling system depending on the ambient temperature around the LattePanda, activating specific modules when the morning light breaches the room, or employ an array of actuators, sensors and other modules for almost any Arduino-based projects you can imagine.

Additional Resources:

• LattePanda Official Documentation Page
• LattePanda Github Repository
• FCC/CE Certification

As self-proclaimed “Robo-holics”, DFRobot is a company comprised of over 100 staff members, of which 30% are engineers who love to build robots. It was started in 2008 with the goal of embracing and promoting open-source hardware, with a core focus on Arduino, Raspberry Pi and their very own LattePanda development boards. Since then, DFRobot have manufactured over 1300 unique modules, sensors and components that all work together and complement each other, allowing users like us to enjoy a full spectrum of cutting edge robotics and electronics without having to pay premium prices.

With the primary goal of developing and manufacturing great quality products, while making them accessible to as many people as possible, DFRobot are rapidly becoming one of the most common-place brands in the world of open-source robotics and electronics. With more than 1300 products developed in-house, and an impressive range of different categories and specialisations, there are few brands in the world who can compete in terms of quality, accessibility and genuine innovation.