[Stefan Mileschin]

The LattePanda team recently launched its new generation of LattePanda 3 Delta on Kickstarter. LattePanda 3 Delta is the world’s thinnest pocket-sized hackable computer with 2x faster CPU, 3x faster GPU, only the height of 16mm. LattePanda 3 Delta has hit its Kickstarter goal of $39,881 within the first 4 hours after it went live. As of this writing, the campaign has received $163,304 from 598 backers.

What is LattePanda 3 Delta?

The LattePanda 3 Delta is a user-friendly and cost-effective pocket-sized hackable computer, developed by LattePanda Team. It is the new version of the x86 + Arduino board introduced in 2015 with an Intel Atom x5-Z8300 processor, and followed by LattePanda Alpha/Delta in 2017 with respectively Kaby Lake and Gemini Lake processors. LattePanda 3 Delta has made a great improvement over the 1st and 2nd generations in the terms of performance, transfer speed, memory and storage but keeps almost the same connectors and layout as the previous generations to simplify projects’ making, migrating and upgrading.

Hardware and Spec
The LattePanda 3 Delta is a 125 mm x 78 mm x 16mm Single Board Computer with CPU, memory, storage and Arduino components on the one side while up to 42 expandable interfaces for peripherals and GPIOs sit on the other. The added bonus of having a Gigabit Ethernet port onboard guarantees the device can connect to the Internet at extremely high speed.

Key Specification:
Processor: Intel N5105
CPU: 4-Core, 4-Thread, 4MB L3 Cache, 2.00~2.90 GHz
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics, 24 EUs, 450~800 MHz
Memory: 8GB LPDDR4 2933MHz RAM
Storage: 64GB eMMC
External Storage:
M.2 M Key: PCIe3.0 x2, Support NVME SSD;
M.2 B Key: SATA3, Support SATA SSD;
TF Slot: Support TF Card
Connectivity:
WiFi6(802.11ax): Intel AX201, up to 2.4Gbps
Bluetooth 5.2;
Gigabit Ethernet: Intel I211-AT, up to 1.0Gbps
Exteral Connectivity: M.2 B Key
USB2.0 lane: Support 4G Module;
USB3.0 lane: Support 5G Module
Video Output:
HDMI 2.0b;
DP 1.4 (via USB Type C);
eDP(with touch)
Audio I/O:
3.5mm Audio Jack(with Mic);
2.54mm Female Header
USB Port:
1x USB 3.2 gen2 x1;
2x USB 3.2 gen1 x1;
1x USB Type C
OS Support:
Windows 10;
Windows 11;
Linux Ubuntu
Co-processor: Atmel ATmega32U4
Power Input:
USB Type C PD;
12V DC
GPIO Female Header:
2x 50pin GPIOs: including Audio Output, USB2.0, RS232, RTC, Power Management, Status Indication, Arduino Pinout, 5V&3.3V Power Output, etc.

In Use
LattePanda 3 Delta has an Intel Celeron N5105, a Windows 10 processor that replaces the Celeron N4100. The Celeron N5105 features improved UHD Graphics and higher performance than the Celeron N4100. LattePanda 3 Delta offers 2x better processing performance and 3x faster graphics performance. With such excellent performance, you can use it to watch 4K HDR videos smoothly and even play some heavy games.

LattePanda 3 Delta contains up to 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 64 GB of eMMC 5.1 flash storage, which ensures that you can load a large number of web pages in Chrome, or run multiple virtual machines fastly and smoothly.

LattePanda 3 Delta uses Wi-Fi 6 whose transfer speed is 2.7 times faster than Wi-Fi 5. Besides, LattePanda 3 Delta has a Gigabit Ethernet port onboard. You can connect to the Internet at extremely high speed.

LattePanda 3 Delta is compatible with both Windows 10 and Linux OS. Windows 11 can also be run on LattePanda 3 Delta. You can select various OS freely based on your project. No matter what operating system you use, the blue screen or crash is inevitable. LattePanda 3 Delta designs a “Watchdog Timer”. When some problems occur, LattePanda 3 Delta will restart automatically and go back to work normally.

For those applications relying on battery, independent control of the power of all the USB ports and other power connectors are essential. LattePanda 3 Delta has made it possible. You can control the USB power and 5V power ON or OFF based on your project.

Maker projects:

Portable Mini PC
The tiny and compact pocket-sized SBC can install windows operating system, various kinds of software and games, all according to personal preferences. It is not only suitable for office and SOHO, but also convenient to carry for business trips or travel.
Gaming Console
Build a portable Emulation / Gaming Handheld using the SBC and accessories like the Tian Case and eDP Touch Screen Display

Early bird specials have already sold out. LattePanda 3 Delta still has a couple of remaining options, like $229 for the single board computer alone, and various other pledges adding Windows 10 Pro, a UPS Hat, or offering a bundle with a touch display (7-inch or 12.5-inch). See more, please visit: Kickstarter.