Armbian
Forget third-party utilities: meet Armbian Imager
Armbian Imager eliminates the guesswork from flashing SBC images. Real-time board detection, persistent caching, and built-in safety make installation fast, simple, and risk-free
SBC
build-system
How to test a USB-C power supply when your SBC has power issues
Power problems are one of the most common causes of instability, boot failures, or random restarts in single board computers (SBCs). Because many modern boards use USB-C connectors for power, it’s important to verify that your power supply is delivering the correct voltage and current before assuming there’s
Armbian
Thermal paste vs. Thermal pads
Thermal pads are convenient, but thermal paste can drop your SBC's temperature by 5-8°C under load. Learn why switching to paste creates better heat transfer and prevents throttling, especially during intensive tasks.
Armbian
Safe operating temperatures for Single board computers
SBCs operate safely up to 80°C but throttle at 85°C. Keep temperatures under 70°C with heatsinks, airflow, and monitoring for optimal performance and longevity.
SPI
Why SPI Flash matters for SBCs
SPI flash stores critical bootloader firmware on SBCs, ensuring faster and more reliable boot processes than SD card-based systems.
Armbian
Running multiple kernels on your SBC with Armbian
Test different Armbian kernels safely by using multiple SD cards. Just swap and reboot without risking your stable system.
storage
Storage for SBCs: which media works best
From convenient microSD cards to high-speed NVMe drives, discover which storage solution will make or break your SBC project's performance and reliability.
troubleshooting
Basic troubleshooting for Armbian on SBCs
Essential troubleshooting guide for Armbian SBCs covering power supply issues, storage failures, network problems, and serial console debugging to quickly restore system functionality.
SBC
Stay cool
Why heatsinks are essential for SBC performance and longevity.
power supply
Power matters
Why choosing the correct input voltage and stable power supply is important for your single board computer's reliability.
embedded
State of the SBC & embedded computing industry (2025)
The SBC and embedded computing market is projected to reach $3.6 billion by 2030, growing at 6-7% annually. ARM systems dominate with 40% market share, while RISC-V emerges as a compelling open-source alternative.