Designing Custom Why You Should Consider a Custom Android/Linux SBC for Your Next Product
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Designing Custom Why You Should Consider a Custom Android/Linux SBC for Your Next Product

Publish Date: Apr 21
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** Designing Custom Android/Linux SBCs for Industrial Applications
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As embedded systems continue to evolve, the demand for customized Single Board Computers (SBCs) that support Android or Linux operating systems is growing rapidly. Whether you’re building an HMI, an IoT edge gateway, or a smart automation controller, a well-designed SBC can save you months of development effort.

At Rocktech Embedded Solutions, we design and manufacture custom Android/Linux SBCs based on Rockchip SoCs such as RK3566, PX30, and RK3288 — tailored specifically for industrial and commercial use.

** Why Go Custom?**

While many off-the-shelf SBCs are powerful, they may lack the specific I/O interfaces, display support, or form factors needed for your application. Custom SBCs allow you to:
• Integrate only the features you need
• Optimize board shape and size for your housing
• Reduce overall BOM cost by eliminating unused components
• Simplify firmware development by pre-integrating drivers

For example, our PX30-based SBC is widely used in wall-mounted control panels and embedded HMI displays. It’s thin, stable, and compatible with 4–7 inch capacitive touch displays.

Key Features You Can Customize
• Android or Linux OS support
• Display interfaces: MIPI, LVDS, RGB, HDMI
• Wireless modules: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G, ZigBee
• Wired interfaces: Ethernet, RS485, CAN Bus, USB
• Audio: onboard speaker amplifier, microphone array
• Power: 5V, 12V, or 24V input; support for POE
• Boot options: eMMC, TF-Card, SPI-NAND

Need something ultra-thin? We’ve also developed boards with irregular outlines to fit compact mechanical constraints, leaving enough room for speakers, antennas, and other modules.

From Concept to Prototype

We don’t just make boards — we help customers go from idea to working prototype. Our team supports:
• Board schematic and layout design
• OS porting and driver integration
• Full enclosure design + 3D printing
• Manufacturing and certification (CE, FCC, RoHS)

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Real-World Use Cases
• Smart Home Control Panels
• Industrial Touch Terminals
• Vending Machine Controllers
• Smart Mirror Displays
• Elevator Interfaces
• Medical Device Screens

Final Thoughts

Custom Android/Linux SBCs offer the best of both worlds: flexibility + reliability. If you’re tired of working around limitations of generic boards, it’s time to consider a tailored solution.

We welcome developers, startups, and OEMs to reach out and discuss your ideas — let’s turn your product vision into reality.

Learn more about Rocktech SBC solutions

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