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The ArmSom Forge1
review
hardware
embedded
Industrial
industrial computing
hardware review
ArmSom Forge1
Rockchip RK3506J
Summary
The ArmSom Forge1 is an industrial board designed for specific applications rather than general-purpose computing. It lacks common amenities like HDMI output, focusing instead on minimal specs suitable for industrial use, such as operating CNC machines or sensor data collection. Despite challenges with initial setup and a sparse buildroot image, it presents opportunities for developers looking to create custom OS images for specialized tasks, with support promised until 2035.
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