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Two of "Atomic Pi Development Board" to play with. - $25 (Dousman)
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We love the Raspberry Pi, and the UP board has its charm… but when it comes down to price vs. performance, there’s a gap in the maker world. That’s why we built the Atomic Pi — a compact, cost-effective x86 single-board computer that packs serious punch.
Performance That Surprises
Intel Atom x5-Z8350 Quad Core with 2M cache
Up to 1.92 GHz CPU and 480 MHz GPU
Handles projects from IoT to light desktop workloads — it eats RPi for dessert and even beats some desktops.
Memory & Storage
2GB DDR3L-1600 RAM
16GB eMMC on-board
Expandable with SD cards up to 256GB
Connectivity & I/O
Full HDMI with Intel HD Graphics & audio out
USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 ports
Dual-band WiFi (2.4/5GHz, RT5572) with IPX connectors
Bluetooth 4.0 (CR8510)
Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet (RTL8111G)
Built-In Intelligence
9-axis BNO055 inertial nav sensor with compass
Real-time clock
JST connectors + 26-pin GPIO header
TTL/USB serial debug up to 3.6 Mbps
Power & Efficiency
Runs on 5V, typical draw 4–15W
5A supply recommended (sold separately)
Boot & Software
Licensed BIOS boots from SD, USB, or Ethernet
Linux pre-loaded in onboard flash
Included in the Kit
Smart camera module
Large breakout shield with screw terminals and USB debug port
Full component-level documentation for tinkerers who like to get under the hood
The Atomic Pi is more than a board — it’s a playground for builders who want x86 horsepower without breaking the bank. Whether you’re hacking together a robot, setting up a mini-server, or experimenting with computer vision, Atomic Pi gives you the raw power, flexibility, and maker-friendly I/O you need.
Who Makes the Atomic Pi?
Digital Loggers (DLI)
The Atomic Pi was launched by Digital Loggers, also known as DLI, through a Kickstarter campaign and later sold through their store and Amazon. They handled packaging, the breakout boards, pre-loaded Linux, and the marketing wing of the project.
Tom's Hardware
CNX Software - Embedded Systems News
Hackerboards
But the actual board manufacturer? That's AAEON
According to Hackaday, the hardware itself—the board design and manufacturing—came from AAEON, an industrial computing and single-board manufacturing arm of ASUS (yes, that ASUS). So while DLI put it in the market, AAEON actually made it.