EdgePro1 is a a tiny (32 x 16 mm) open source development platform that utilizes powerful hardware and state of the art firmware based on the POSIX compliant Real Time Operating System. The main advantage of the EdgePro1 is the full use of the LuaJIT interpreter to develop and execute programs written in the Lua scripting language. The LuaJIT interpreter uses just-In-time (JiT) techniques to approach the execution speeds of native C programming when possible.

Equipped with the U-Blox NINA-W102 communication module, EdgePro1 supports Wi-Fi and BLE communication. This communication module has powerful open CPU support for customized applications and a built-in antenna. An optional security chip, ATECC608A, is also available.

Features & Specifications

MCU

• NXP i.MX RT1064 microcontroller with Cortex M7
• 4 MB Flash
• 1 MB RAM including 512 KB TCM
• 600 MHz clock
• RTC
• SPI
• UART
• I²C
• SAI

Modem

• U-Blox NINA-W102
• Dual Core Tensilica 240 MHz, 520 KB RAM, 2 MB Flash
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Dual-mode Bluetooth v4.2
• Powerful open CPU support for customized applications
• Small footprint and internal antenna
• Global certification

Storage

• 8 MB QSPI Flash

Micro USB

• USB-to-Serial
• Application firmware programming
• Power

Power Supply

• 1.2 A / 3.3 V DC-DC converter

User I/O

• 22 pins (standard 0.1" pitch - protoboard friendly)
• 17 user programmable GPIOs
• 1 reset pin
• 1 RGB LE diode (user programmable)

Optional

• Microchip ATECC608A security chip

Size

• 32 x 16 mm

Enhance your EdgePro1 with the EdgeProMX DIY Computer Board

We will also be offering the EdgeProMX DIY computer board. It is a 231 x 132 mm PCB with through-hole technology and every footprint you need to build a complete DIY computer based on the EdgePro1. It has been specifically designed for easy home soldering.

The EdgeProMX footprint boasts easily identifiable areas to solder on your own 48-key mechanical ortholinear keyboard, a low-power sunlight-readable 400 by 240 monochromatic LCD module, a rotary switch, a toggle switch, exchangeable batteries, and a development area for prototyping. For debugging purposes a standard JTAG/SWD connector can be added as well.

We will be providing a full list of parts, where to get them, and a tutorial to help you build the DIY EdgePro1-based computer of your dreams with minimal difficulty and maximum fun.

Fully assembled EdgeProMX

Open Source

You can find the open source schematics and BOM for both boards in GitHub. We will release the full KiCad projects including the layout of the boards upon completion of a successful campaign.

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