Banana Pi BPI-M64
Contents
Introduction
Banana Pi BPI-M64 is a 64-bit quad-core mini single board computer. It features 2GB of RAM and 8GB eMMC. It also has onboard WiFi and BT. On the ports side, the BPI-M64 has 2 USB A 2.0 ports, 1 USB OTG port, 1 HDMI port, 1 audio jack, and lastly a DC power port. The processor is pin-to-pin comptialbe with R18, so it comes with two versions:M64 and M64-R18.
Also being a member of the Banana Pi family, the M64 is a big jump from the octa-core BPI-M3. This is because this Banana Pi BPI is named after its 64-bit SoC. BPI-M64 will be reserved for an upcoming board
BPI-M64 is an open platform device, it is for anyone who wants to play and build with developer technology instead of simply using consumer technology. Backed by our community, starting a project and building servers is fun and rewarding. We welcome all companies, DIYers, and tech loving people within our community! Together, we can make a difference, we can discover our passions, inspire others, and build a practical project.
Key Features
- Allwinner A64 1.2 Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex A53 64-Bit Processor.
- 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM
- 8G EMMC
- 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
- WiFi (AP6212) & Bluetooth
Getting Start
Hardware
Hardware interfact
Hardware spec
| Banana Pi M64 | |
|---|---|
| CPU | Allwinner A64 64 bit Quad Core ARM Cortex A53 1.2 GHz CPU |
| GPU | Dual core Mali 400 MP2 GPU |
| Memory | 2 GB LPDDR3 (shared with GPU) |
| Storage | MicroSD slot supports up to 256GB expansion & 8 G eMMC flash (option 16/32/64G) |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet + Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth BT4.0 |
| Video Input(s) | A CSI input connector allows for the connection of a designed camera module |
| Video Output(s) | high-definition video playback & 2K HDMI port and multi-channel audio output (NO H./X.265 capabilities) |
| Audio Input(s) | On board microphone |
| Audio Output(s) | 3.5mm jack and HDMI |
| USB ports | USB 2.0 PORT (x2), USB OTG (x1) |
| Remote | IR Receiver (x1) |
| GPIO | 40 Pin Header : GPIO (x28) and Power (+5V, +3.3V and GND). Some of I/O Pin can be used for specific functions as UART, I2C, SPI or PWM |
| Switches | Reset, Power and U-boot |
| LED | Power Status and 8P8C |
| Power Source | 5 volt @2A via DC Power and/or Micro USB (OTG) |
| Size & Weight | 92x60mm, 48g |
| OS | Android and Linux |
GPIO PIN define
Banana Pi BPI-M64 has a 40-pin GPIO header that matches that of the Model Raspberry Pi 3. Following is the Banana Pi GPIO Pinout:
| 40 PIN GPIO of Banana pi BPI-M64 | |||
| GPIO Pin Name | Default Function | Function2：GPIO | Function3 |
| CON2-P01 | VCC-3V3 | ||
| CON2-P02 | VCC-5V | ||
| CON2-P03 | TWI1-SDA | PH3 | |
| CON2-P04 | VCC-5V | ||
| CON2-P05 | TWI1-SCK | PH2 | |
| CON2-P06 | GND | ||
| CON2-P07 | PH6 | PH6 | |
| CON2-P08 | UART2-TX | PB0 | |
| CON2-P09 | GND | ||
| CON2-P10 | UART2-RX | PB1 | |
| CON2-P11 | PH7 | PH7 | |
| CON2-P12 | UART2-CTS | PB3 | |
| CON2-P13 | DMIC-CLK | PH10 | |
| CON2-P14 | GND | ||
| CON2-P15 | DMIC-DIN | PH11 | |
| CON2-P16 | UART2-RTS | PB2 | |
| CON2-P17 | VCC-3V3 | ||
| CON2-P18 | PD4 | PD4 | |
| CON2-P19 | SPI1-MOSI | PD2 | UART4-TX |
| CON2-P20 | GND | ||
| CON2-P21 | SPI1-MISO | PD3 | UART4-RX |
| CON2-P22 | PC0 | PC0 | |
| CON2-P23 | SPI1-CLK | PD1 | UART3-RX |
| CON2-P24 | SPI1-CS | PD0 | UART3-TX |
| CON2-P25 | GND | ||
| CON2-P26 | PC2 | PC2 | |
| CON2-P27 | PC4 | PC4 | |
| CON2-P28 | PC3 | PC3 | |
| CON2-P29 | PC7 | PC7 | |
| CON2-P30 | GND | ||
| CON2-P31 | PCM0-BCLK | PB5 | |
| CON2-P32 | PCM0-DIN | PB7 | |
| CON2-P33 | PCM0-SYNC | PB4 | |
| CON2-P34 | GND | ||
| CON2-P35 | PCM0-DOUT | PB6 | |
| CON2-P36 | PL9 | PL9 | |
| CON2-P37 | PL12 | PL12 | |
| CON2-P38 | PL7 | PL7 | |
| CON2-P39 | GND | ||
| CON2-P40 | PL8 | PL8 | |
CSI Camera Connector specification:
The CSI Camera Connector is a 40-pin FPC connector which can connect external camera module with proper signal pin mappings. The pin definitions of the CSI interface are shown as below. This is marked on the Banana Pi board as “Camera”.
| CSI camer PIN define of Banana pi BPI-M64 | |||
| CSI Pin Name | Default Function | Function2：GPIO | |
| CN5-P01 | NC | ||
| CN5-P02 | GND | ||
| CN5-P03 | CSI0-SDA | PE13 | |
| CN5-P04 | CSI0-AVDD | ||
| CN5-P05 | CSI0-SCK | PE12 | |
| CN5-P06 | CSI0-Reset | PE16 | |
| CN5-P07 | CSI0-VSYNC | ||
| CN5-P08 | CSI0-PWDN | PE17 | |
| CN5-P09 | CSI0-HSYNC | PE2 | |
| CN5-P10 | CSI0-DVDD | ||
| CN5-P11 | CSI0-DOVDD | ||
| CN5-P12 | CSI0-D7 | PE11 | |
| CN5-P13 | CSI0-MCLK | PE1 | |
| CN5-P14 | CSI0-D6 | PE10 | |
| CN5-P15 | GND | ||
| CN5-P16 | CSI0-D5 | PE9 | |
| CN5-P17 | CSI0-PCLK | PE0 | |
| CN5-P18 | CSI0-D4 | PE8 | |
| CN5-P19 | CSI0-D0 | PE4 | |
| CN5-P20 | CSI0-D3 | PE7 | |
| CN5-P21 | CSI0-D1 | PE5 | |
| CN5-P22 | CSI0-D2 | PE6 | |
| CN5-P23 | GND | ||
| CN5-P24 | CSI0-AFVCC | ||
MIPI DSI (Display Serial Interface)
The display Connector is a 40-pin FPC connector which can connect external LCD panel (MIPI DSI) and touch screen (I2C) module as well. The pin definitions of this connector are shown as below. This is marked on the Banana Pi board as “DSI”.
| MIPI DSI display PIN define of Banana pi BPI-M64 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Default Function| Function2：GPIO| | -- | | VCC | | IPSOUT| | VCC | | IPSOUT| | GND| | IPSOUT | | GND | IPSOUT | | NC | | GND | NC | | DSI-D0N | NC | | DSI-D0P | NC | | GND | TWI0-SDA| PH1| | DSI-D1N | | TWI0-SCK| PH0| | DSI-D1P | CTP-INT| PH4| | GND| | CTP-RST| PH8| | DSI-CKN | | GND | DSI-CKP | | LCD-BL-EN| PD5| | GND | LCD-RST |PD6| | DSI-D2N | | LCD-PWR-EN |PD7| | DSI-D2P | | GND | GND | | LCD-PWM| PL10| | DSI-D3N | GND | DSI-D3P | | NC | GND | |||||||||||||
UART specification:
The header CON4 is the UART interface. For developers of Banana Pi, this is an easy way to get the UART console output to check the system status and log message.
| Uart PIN define of Banana pi BPI-M2+ | ||||
| Default Function| GPIO| | -- | | UART0-TXD| PB8| | UART0-RXD| PB9| | GND | |
