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title: "Libre Computer Board AML-S905X-CC (Le Potato) 2GB 64-bit Mini Computer for 4K Media"
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# Quad-core 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 CPU Raspberry Pi 3 GPIO & form factor compatible 4K UHD HDR hardware video decoding Libre Computer Board AML-S905X-CC (Le Potato) 2GB 64-bit Mini Computer for 4K Media

**Brand:** libre computer project
**Price:** £63.04
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your DIY projects with Le Potato — the smarter, faster, and cooler Pi alternative!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Libre Computer Board AML-S905X-CC (Le Potato) 2GB 64-bit Mini Computer for 4K Media by libre computer project
- **How much does it cost?** £63.04 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- libre computer project enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted libre computer project brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Pi Upgrade 🔌:** Pin-to-pin compatible with Raspberry Pi 3, enabling effortless reuse of cases, power supplies, and GPIO accessories.
- • **Powerhouse Performance ⚡:** Quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 CPU delivers smooth multitasking and efficient processing at 1.5GHz.
- • **Stunning 4K Visuals 🖥️:** Supports 4K Ultra HD HDR video playback with hardware-accelerated decoding for VP9, H.265, and H.264 codecs.
- • **Low Power, High Efficiency 🔋:** Runs cooler and consumes half the power of a Pi 3 B+, ensuring reliable performance under sustained loads.
- • **Open Source & Future-Proof 🌐:** Backed by active community support and latest Linux 6.x kernel with weekly security updates for long-term innovation.

## Overview

The Libre Computer Board AML-S905X-CC (Le Potato) is a 2GB 64-bit mini computer designed for 4K media and general computing. Featuring a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU at 1.5GHz, Mali-450 GPU, and hardware-accelerated 4K HDR video decoding, it offers superior performance and energy efficiency compared to Raspberry Pi 3. Its identical form factor and GPIO pinout ensure compatibility with existing Pi accessories, while open-source Linux support and active community resources guarantee ongoing software innovation and security.

## Description

Key Features: Quad-Core 64-bit ARMv8 Cortex-A53 CPU with NEON and Crypto ExtensionsPenta-Core ARM Mali-450 MP3 GPU with OpenGL ES 2.0 @ 750MHz2GB of DDR3-2133 SDRAM on 32-bit Bus for up to 69Gb/s Unified Memory BandwidthMulti-Plane Multi-Format 2.5D Programmable Pipeline Display Engine with HDMI 2.0 Output4K Ultra-HD High Dynamic Range Video Decode Engine with Hardware Accelerated Decoder for VP9, H.265, H.264Form Factor and GPIO Compatibility with Raspberry Pi 3 for Maximum Re-usability Supported Operating Sytem Images: Latest Linux 6.x With Weekly Security UpdatesUbuntu 22.10 / 22.04 LTS / 20.04 LTSDebian 11 Raspbian 11CoreELEC (Kodi)LibreELEC (Kodi)Android 9.0 PieArmbianLakka (RetroArch/Retro Gaming)Batocera (RetroArch/Retro Gaming)

Review: A raspberry Pi alternative which can run Mainsail - I'm sure you're looking at this review because you're in the same boat as everyone else right now trying to either replace a broken Pi, or buy a new one... and the prices are 3x-5x due to the shortage. This board definitely hits the right price point and after two days of tweaking things, I got it to run Mailsail and I'm back in business. Here are some Pro's and Con's: Pro: Same footprint as RPi, including GPIO location and pinouts. Pro: Lower heat production than my Pi3. Pro: CHEAP. Available. Con: No wifi. Not a big deal for me. All my printers are running Ethernet. Con: I can't get UART_A working. I tried everything. I'm using this via USB for now. Con: Very limited number of available software appliance packages. To keep your expectations in check, assume you will download a working Linux, and then you need to do everything else (i.e., download and run KIAUH to get Mainsail and related components running) Keeping all that in mind, and having some experience with SBCs, this one wasn't too terrible. It would have been great if I could have fired up the UART... but thats fine... its better than a dead RPi and a non-functional printer... LOL. I just bought a second one to be part of a simple NOE which I'll use to experiment with to see if I can get the UART functional, while the other one is in my OE. ***UPDATE: January 2023*** I've bumped up my review from 4 stars to 5. This little guy has been a godsend. Its cheap, runs mainsail just fine... and there is an added bonus (why I raised my rating): It runs at or even slightly below 5 volts! Before, with my RPi's, I'd constantly get under-volt errors. The FAQs say that you need a "clean power supply" and I'm running the damn thing on an 750W ATX power supply! Turns out, the RPi needs more than 5V which causes all these undervolting issues. Long story short, Le Potato makes that issue go away... so it just earned itself one more star. Also, in case you're stuck in your transition, here is how to get Mainsail on it: -Download the Raspbian image from Libre Computer's repository. -Use your favorite tool (Balena, or the RPI imager) to write that image on to the micro SD card. -Connect the board with a USB keyboard, and to a monitor with HDMI, and power it/boot. -Once booted, log in via the GUI, launch a terminal window, then launch the configurator at the terminal window( sudo raspi-config ) -In the raspi-config, go to Interfacing Options, then select SSH, and then enable -Shut down the pi, disconnect the monitor and keyboard, boot again. -SSH to the Potato's address -Once logged into the libre, next you need to get KIAUH and the instructions for that can be found by searching for th33xitus and kiauh in google... but summary: you'll need to run one command to clone the KIAUH repository, then run KIUAH and the rest of the process should be pretty self explanatory. after this step is done, you can connect your libre over to the printer controller with a USB cable (I'm still trying to figure out the UART connection), and complete configuration of the controller/mainsail. Good luck!
Review: Works great for Klipper, but some Pi specific hardware won't work - Bought this to use with a Voron Trident 3D Printer running Klipper. It is working fine with less than 10% CPU utilization most of the time. I would recommend getting the heatsink. For Klipper, I installed Raspian from the Libre site, and used KIAUH to install everything Klipper related. It all just worked. Using the Le Potato vs Raspberry Pi did require some hardware changes on my part to interface with screen, ADXL345 board, and WiFi. There is quite a bit of support in the Libre forums to help handle the differences from Raspberry Pi. The form factor, mounting holes, and GPIO pins locations match the Raspberry Pi 3 and 4. I printed a Raspberry Pi case and it worked perfectly. However, the Pi has proprietary GPIO drivers, so you'll need to use Libre libraries. I only the GPIO pins for power, so I don't know how well this works. You can power the Potato using the same GPIO pins that you would use for the Pi. Unlike a Raspberry PI, there is no DSI connector for HDMI touch screens, so you must use HDMI and USB. I use an automobile USB/HDMI pass through so the Potato can be inside the printer. Since there is no WiFi, I used the GenBasic WiFI dongle and it works out of the box. Note that some adapters are not supported by Raspian. There are RealTek libraries for download. The 3D printer kit I bought had an ADXL345 board that connects to the GPIO pins and a small ribbon cable connector for the Pi. I chose to use a Pi Pico as a secondary MCU to connect to ADXL345 instead of trying to make it work. I purchased and installed the heatsink. I did not monitor CPU temps without the fan, but the heatsink was mildly warm in an 80F area. I printed a mount, and installed a 30mm fan undervolted to 3.3v. CPU temperatures are 14C over ambient for low CPU utilization. LoveRPI has these and all the accessories on their site. Worth checking out.

## Features

- LATEST SOFTWARE SUPPORT: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Raspbian 11 support with hardware-accelerated video playback and 3D graphics. Upstream software stack featuring the latest Linux 6.x with open source graphics and video libraries. UEFI support with GRUB sofware behaves like PCs. Direct first software support and community hub for third party help to get started. Video tutorials on YouTube for commonly asked questions.
- COMPATIBILITY AND EXTENSIBILITY: Great RPi alternative with same form factor as Pi 3 Model B for re-use with existing cases and power supplies. Identically designed 40-pin header enables hardware re-use by maintaining same pins for functions like SPI, I2C, PWM, UART, and more. Powerful GPIO wiring tool, libretech-wiring-tool, is available on Github that can quickly toggle GPIOs and dynamically control dtoverlays for faster design, testing, and learning.
- HIGH PERFORMANCE LOW POWER: AML-S905X-CC performs faster than a Pi 3 B+ while using half the power. It is designed with power optimizations to increase sustained performance under load and reduce failures due to input voltage and current. It is one of the first SBCs to support 4K multi-codec hardware decoding and features a highly performant OpenGL ES 2.0 GPU for accelerated 2D/3D.
- FASTER CPU AND DOUBLE THE MEMORY: Quad 64-bit 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 Processors, 4K Ultra HD ARM Mali-450 750MHz GPU, 2GB of High Bandwidth DDR3, 4K 60FPS High Dynamic Range Display Engine for H.265 HEVC, H.264 AVC, VP9 Hardware Decoding and more. The top performing SBC in its price class.
- OPEN SOURCE COMMITMENT: Libre Computer collaborates with software partners to create upstream infrastructure, drivers, and libraries for open-source projects such as Linux and u-boot that power our products. This enables us to support the latest software innovations created by the community and ensures that our products have the necessary security and software performance innovation for long term support.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B074P6BNGZ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #899 in Single Board Computers (Computers & Accessories) |
| Brand | Libre Computer Project |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,075) |
| Date First Available | August 8, 2017 |
| Flash Memory Size | 2 GB |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Mali-450MP |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
| Item model number | 4335248388 |
| Manufacturer | Shenzhen Libre Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Memory Speed | 2133 MHz |
| Number of Processors | 4 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 4 |
| Operating System | Android, Linux |
| Package Dimensions | 4.8 x 2.95 x 1.06 inches |
| Processor | 1416 MHz none |
| Processor Brand | ARM |
| Series | AML-S905X-CC-2GB |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Wireless Type | Infrared |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Libre Computer Project
- **CPU Model:** None
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 2 GB
- **Model Name:** AML-S905X-CC-2GB
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 2 GB

## Images

![Libre Computer Board AML-S905X-CC (Le Potato) 2GB 64-bit Mini Computer for 4K Media - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91iQjFVDjcL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this have a 64-bit Ubuntu image available?**
A: The latest Ubuntu 22.04 distribution server and desktop can be found here: https://distro.libre.computer/ci/ubuntu/22.04/
Here is the video run through of the features and how to use them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDji4Yn_i8Q
If you want to run Raspbian 10 or 11, run this on your Raspberrry Pi before moving the MicroSD card to this board: https://github.com/libre-computer-project/libretech-raspbian-portability
Here is the video run through of how to use the preparation tool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xetHqVwrjkE&t=180s

For more guides and run throughs: https://www.youtube.com/c/LibreComputer
For any issues, please report it here: https://hub.libre.computer/

**Q: what power supply does it use?**
A: We recommend at minimum a 5V 1.5A MicroUSB power supply. This should provide sufficient power for the board and basic peripherals like non-LED mouse and keyboard. The power supply has an important impact on system stability and reliability. If power from the supply is insufficient, the board will either not boot or experience random stability problems resulting in system or application crashes. See hub.libre.computer "Boot" section for many support inquiries as a result of power supplies that weren't able to deliver the necessary current.

The board itself uses 250mA at idle, 500mA with a CPU load, and around 1.25A with a theoretical power consumption workload. Non-LED USB keyboard and mouse usually consume around 0.1A. It is best to provision at least 50% more since voltage (and hence power) drops over long cables.

If you plan to use a high powered peripheral or USB device like USB hard drive or SSD, we recommend putting a powered USB hub between the SBC and the device. Such devices can use up to 10W (2A) which is well beyond the power budget of the SBC. You will have boot and stability issues without the powered hub. Simply using a 3A MicroUSB power supply will not be enough since MicroUSB's power pins can handle at most 2.5A.

If you see a MicroUSB power supply advertising 3A, do not buy it! It is a dangerous marketing gimmick. Due to defects in the Raspberry Pi 3 design, manufactures started advertising over-volted (5.5V+ at low load) power supplies. These power supplies have the potential to disable or even damage components. Over-volted power supplies will decrease the reliability and life of this and other devices!

**Q: what case will work with it?**
A: This case works.  It partially blocks the IR receiver, but if you don't use IR it works without modification or you can just not include the grill on the back and still use the IR sensor without modification.   Drilling out a hole would be trivial. 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011RBJUOC

**Q: Would this work to run a MotionEyeos server?**
A: If MotionEyeOS uses UVC webcams and non-Raspberry Pi specific APIs, it should work. Just run libretech-raspbian-portability on their existing image. If it does use some proprietary bits from the RPi, then no.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A raspberry Pi alternative which can run Mainsail
*by P***S on December 29, 2022*

I'm sure you're looking at this review because you're in the same boat as everyone else right now trying to either replace a broken Pi, or buy a new one... and the prices are 3x-5x due to the shortage. This board definitely hits the right price point and after two days of tweaking things, I got it to run Mailsail and I'm back in business. Here are some Pro's and Con's: Pro: Same footprint as RPi, including GPIO location and pinouts. Pro: Lower heat production than my Pi3. Pro: CHEAP. Available. Con: No wifi. Not a big deal for me. All my printers are running Ethernet. Con: I can't get UART_A working. I tried everything. I'm using this via USB for now. Con: Very limited number of available software appliance packages. To keep your expectations in check, assume you will download a working Linux, and then you need to do everything else (i.e., download and run KIAUH to get Mainsail and related components running) Keeping all that in mind, and having some experience with SBCs, this one wasn't too terrible. It would have been great if I could have fired up the UART... but thats fine... its better than a dead RPi and a non-functional printer... LOL. I just bought a second one to be part of a simple NOE which I'll use to experiment with to see if I can get the UART functional, while the other one is in my OE. ***UPDATE: January 2023*** I've bumped up my review from 4 stars to 5. This little guy has been a godsend. Its cheap, runs mainsail just fine... and there is an added bonus (why I raised my rating): It runs at or even slightly below 5 volts! Before, with my RPi's, I'd constantly get under-volt errors. The FAQs say that you need a "clean power supply" and I'm running the damn thing on an 750W ATX power supply! Turns out, the RPi needs more than 5V which causes all these undervolting issues. Long story short, Le Potato makes that issue go away... so it just earned itself one more star. Also, in case you're stuck in your transition, here is how to get Mainsail on it: -Download the Raspbian image from Libre Computer's repository. -Use your favorite tool (Balena, or the RPI imager) to write that image on to the micro SD card. -Connect the board with a USB keyboard, and to a monitor with HDMI, and power it/boot. -Once booted, log in via the GUI, launch a terminal window, then launch the configurator at the terminal window( sudo raspi-config ) -In the raspi-config, go to Interfacing Options, then select SSH, and then enable -Shut down the pi, disconnect the monitor and keyboard, boot again. -SSH to the Potato's address -Once logged into the libre, next you need to get KIAUH and the instructions for that can be found by searching for th33xitus and kiauh in google... but summary: you'll need to run one command to clone the KIAUH repository, then run KIUAH and the rest of the process should be pretty self explanatory. after this step is done, you can connect your libre over to the printer controller with a USB cable (I'm still trying to figure out the UART connection), and complete configuration of the controller/mainsail. Good luck!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great for Klipper, but some Pi specific hardware won't work
*by R***0 on February 28, 2023*

Bought this to use with a Voron Trident 3D Printer running Klipper. It is working fine with less than 10% CPU utilization most of the time. I would recommend getting the heatsink. For Klipper, I installed Raspian from the Libre site, and used KIAUH to install everything Klipper related. It all just worked. Using the Le Potato vs Raspberry Pi did require some hardware changes on my part to interface with screen, ADXL345 board, and WiFi. There is quite a bit of support in the Libre forums to help handle the differences from Raspberry Pi. The form factor, mounting holes, and GPIO pins locations match the Raspberry Pi 3 and 4. I printed a Raspberry Pi case and it worked perfectly. However, the Pi has proprietary GPIO drivers, so you'll need to use Libre libraries. I only the GPIO pins for power, so I don't know how well this works. You can power the Potato using the same GPIO pins that you would use for the Pi. Unlike a Raspberry PI, there is no DSI connector for HDMI touch screens, so you must use HDMI and USB. I use an automobile USB/HDMI pass through so the Potato can be inside the printer. Since there is no WiFi, I used the GenBasic WiFI dongle and it works out of the box. Note that some adapters are not supported by Raspian. There are RealTek libraries for download. The 3D printer kit I bought had an ADXL345 board that connects to the GPIO pins and a small ribbon cable connector for the Pi. I chose to use a Pi Pico as a secondary MCU to connect to ADXL345 instead of trying to make it work. I purchased and installed the heatsink. I did not monitor CPU temps without the fan, but the heatsink was mildly warm in an 80F area. I printed a mount, and installed a 30mm fan undervolted to 3.3v. CPU temperatures are 14C over ambient for low CPU utilization. LoveRPI has these and all the accessories on their site. Worth checking out.

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