RuneAudio is certified to work on a number of devices, including the following:


Raspberry Pi

The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It’s a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video. We want to see it being used by kids all over the world to learn programming.

- Raspberry Pi official site

Hardware specifications

  • SoC Broadcom BCM2835 (CPU, GPU, DSP, and SDRAM)
  • CPU: 700 MHz ARM1176JZF-S core (ARM11 family)
  • GPU: Broadcom VideoCore IV, OpenGL ES 2.0, 1080p30 h.264/MPEG-4 AVC high-profile decoder
  • Memory RAM: 512 MB
  • Video outputs: Composite RCA, HDMI
  • Audio outputs: 3.5 mm jack, HDMI
  • Onboard storage: SD, MMC, SDIO card slot
  • 10/100 Ethernet RJ45 onboard network
  • Wi-Fi with USB dongle
  • Storage via SD/ MMC/ SDIO card slot
  • 2 USB port
  • Power: 700 mA at 5V (3.5 W) – the use of a 2A power source is strongly suggested

Choose this platform if:

  • You already have a Raspberry Pi which is not being used
  • Your budget is really small and you need the most affordable solution
  • You want to use it with a I2S DAC (and you don’t mind a bit of soldering)
  • You need or want to build a multi-device system (i.e. multiroom)
  • You simply enjoy tinkering with a Pi

Raspberry Pi 2

The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B is the second generation Raspberry Pi. It replaced the original Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+ in February 2015. The Raspberry Pi 2 has an identical form factor to the previous (Pi 1) Model B+ and has complete compatibility with Raspberry Pi 1.

- Raspberry Pi official site

Hardware specifications

  • quad-core ARM Cortex-A7
  • SoC Broadcom BCM2836 (CPU, GPU, DSP, and SDRAM)
  • CPU: 900 MHz ARM Cortex-A7 quad core
  • GPU: Broadcom VideoCore IV, OpenGL ES 2.0, 1080p30 h.264/MPEG-4 AVC high-profile decoder
  • Memory RAM: 1 GB LPDDR2 SDRAM
  • Video outputs: HDMI, composite video (PAL and NTSC) via 3.5 mm TRRS jack shared with audio out
  • Audio outputs: 3.5 mm jack, HDMI
  • Onboard storage: microSD card slot
  • 10/100 Ethernet RJ45 onboard network
  • Wi-Fi with USB dongle
  • 4 USB port
  • Power: 800 mA at 5V (4 W) – the use of a 2A power source is strongly suggested

Choose this platform if:

  • You aim for the bang for the buck solution
  • You want more horsepower over the same popular features of the first Raspberry Pi but at the same price

Raspberry Pi 3

The Raspberry Pi 3 is the third generation Raspberry Pi. It replaced the Raspberry Pi 2 Model B in February 2016. The Raspberry Pi 3 has an identical form factor to the previous Pi 2 (and Pi 1 Model B+) and has complete compatibility with Raspberry Pi 1 and 2.

- Raspberry Pi official site

Hardware specifications

  • quad-core ARM Cortex-A8
  • SoC Broadcom BCM2837 (CPU, GPU, DSP, and SDRAM)
  • CPU: 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A8 quad core
  • GPU: Broadcom Dual Core VideoCore IV, OpenGL-ES 1.1/2.0, Full HD 1080p30
  • Memory RAM: 1 GB LPDDR2 SDRAM
  • Video outputs: HDMI, composite video (PAL and NTSC) via 3.5 mm TRRS jack shared with audio out
  • Audio outputs: 3.5 mm jack, HDMI
  • Onboard storage: microSD card slot
  • 10/100 Ethernet RJ45 onboard network
  • Wi-Fi BCM43143 2,4GHz WLAN b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 4.1 Low Energy
  • 4 USB port
  • Power: 900 mA at 5V (4 W) – the use of a 2.5A power source is strongly suggested

Choose this platform if:

  • You aim for the bang for the buck solution
  • You want more horsepower over the same popular features of the first Raspberry Pi 2 but at the same price
  • You need integrated Bluetooh and/or Wi-Fi

Beaglebone Black

BeagleBone Black is a $45 MSRP community-supported development platform for developers and hobbyists. Boot Linux in under 10 seconds and get started on development in less than 5 minutes with just a single USB cable.

- BeagleBone Black official site

Hardware specifications

  • Processor: AM335x 1GHz ARM® Cortex-A8
  • 512MB DDR3 RAM
  • 2GB 8-bit eMMC on-board flash storage
  • 3D graphics accelerator
  • NEON floating-point accelerator
  • 2x PRU 32-bit microcontrollers
  • USB client for power & communications
  • USB host
  • Ethernet
  • HDMI
  • 2x 46 pin headers

Choose this platform if:

  • You need I2S out
  • You want a full open source hardware solution
  • You want to expand your solution with cape plug-in boards

CuBox

The SolidRun CuBox is is the world's smallest desktop computer. The high performance, low power HTPC and media centre is packed into a tiny cube, just 2 × 2 × 2 inches in size.
Weighing 91 grams (0.2lb, 3.2oz), the highly-efficient fanless computer runs happily on less than 3W power*, even when streaming and decoding full-screen 1080p video - and it's all available as an open source development platform!

- CuBox official site

Hardware specifications

  • Linux based distributions like Ubuntu, Debian and others
  • Android
  • 800 MHz dual issue ARM PJ4 processor, VFPv3, wmmx SIMD and 512KB L2 cache.
  • 1080p Video Decode Engine
  • OpenGL|ES 2.0 graphic engine
  • HDMI 1080p Output (with CEC function)
  • 1GByte DDR3 at 800MHz
  • Gigabit Ethernet, SPDIF (optical audio), eSata 3Gbps, 2xUSB 2.0, micro-SD, micro-USB (console)
  • Standard Infra-red receiver for 38KHz based IR controllers.
  • No JTAG required. Unbrickable for Developers (**)

Choose this platform if:

  • You need something ready built, boxed and with PSU
  • You need a built-in IrDA for a remote control
  • You need optical S/PDIF out

UDOO

UDOO is a mini PC that can run either Android or Linux, with Arduino - compatible board embedded.
UDOO is an open hardware, low-cost computer equipped with an ARM i.MX6 Freescale processor for Android and Linux, alongside Arduino DUE's ARM on the same board!

- UDOO official site

Hardware specifications

  • Freescale i.MX 6 ARM Cortex-A9 CPU Dual/Quad core 1GHz
  • Integrated graphics, each processor provides 3 separated accelerators for 2D, OpenGL® ES2.0 3D and OpenVG™
  • Atmel SAM3X8E ARM Cortex-M3 CPU (same as Arduino Due)
  • RAM DDR3 1GB
  • 76 fully available GPIO
  • Arduino-compatible R3 1.0 pinout
  • HDMI and LVDS + Touch (I2C signals)
  • Ethernet RJ45 (10/100/1000 MBit)
  • WiFi Module
  • Mini USB and Mini USB OTG
  • USB type A (x2) and USB connector (requires a specific wire)
  • Analog Audio and Mic
  • SATA (Only Quad-Core version)
  • Camera connection
  • Micro SD (boot device)
  • Power Supply 12V and External Battery connector

Choose this platform if:

  • You need built-in Wi-Fi
  • You need more CPU horsepower
  • You need a built-in IrDA for a remote control
  • You need power and flexibility for any kind of expansions (for example, connecting a touch screen)
  • You want a decent quality analog output without an external USB DAC

Cubietruck

Cubietruck is the 3rd board from Cubieteam, they also named it Cubieboard3.
The Cubietruck is basically a PC-on-a-board, featuring Allwinner’s dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor.
With 2GB RAM, WiFi, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, USB / HDMI and VGA ports it is a ideal candidate for a music player.
It measures about 4.3″ x 3.1″ and with the onboard SATA 2.0 interface it can be used with a hard drive or solid state disk.

- Cubieboard official site

Hardware specifications

  • SOC AllWinnerTech A20
  • CPU: 1Ghz ARM® Cortex™-A7 Dual-Core
  • GPU: ARM® Mali400 MP2 Complies with OpenGL ES 2.0/1.1
  • Memory RAM :1GB or 2GB DDR3@480MHz (960MTPS)
  • Video outputs: HDMI&VGA 1080P display output on-board
  • Audio outputs: HDMI, Toslink (SPDIF Optical), Headphone
  • 10M/100M/1G Ethernet RJ45 onboard network
  • Wifi+BT wireless connection with antenna on-board
  • SATA 2.0 interface support 2.5' HDD, (3.5' HDD needs a dedicated power supply)
  • Storage solution: NAND and MicroSD
  • 2 x USB HOST, 1 x OTG, , 1 x IR, 4 x LEDs, 3 x Keys
  • Power: DC5V @ 2.5A with HDD, support for Li-battery & RTC
  • 54 extended pins including I2S, I2C, SPI, CVBS, LRADC x2,UART, PS2, PWMx2, TS/CSI, IRDA, LINEIN&FMIN&MICIN, TVINx4 on pinheader
  • PCB size: 11cm x 8cm x 1.4mm

Choose this platform if:

  • You need a very complete and fully accessorized board
  • You need good CPU horsepower
  • You need a built-in Wi-Fi for hotspot capability
  • You want internal NAND memory
  • You want Gigabit Ethernet

ODROID C1

Don't put up with the slow single core computer anymore.
If you are considering a tiny computer for general purpose computing, software development or as a project platform, the ODROID-C1 will give you a lot more satisfaction and fun with incredible performance for a very low price. The ODROID-C1 has many advantages over the Raspberry Pi. The processor is an S805 1.5GHz Quad-core from Amlogic with 1GByte DDR3 RAM, Gigabit Ethernet and IR-receiver. If you use an eMMC storage, you can get about two to three times faster storage I/O read performance.

- ODROID C1 official site

Hardware specifications

  • Amlogic ARM® Cortex®-A5(ARMv7) 1.5Ghz quad core CPUs
  • Mali™-450 MP2 GPU (OpenGL ES 2.0/1.1 enabled for Linux and Android)
  • 1Gbyte DDR3 SDRAM
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 40pin GPIOs
  • eMMC4.5 HS200 Flash Storage slot / UHS-1 SDR50 MicroSD Card slot
  • USB 2.0 Host x 4, USB OTG x 1
  • Infrared(IR) Receiver

Choose this platform if:

  • You do not need I2S (Inter-IC Sound)
  • You aim for the bang for the buck solution
  • You want more horsepower and higher network bandwith (Gigabit Ethernet)

ODROID C1+

The C1+ is the latest revision of the original C1.
It replaced the original C1 in July 2015.
Because of the changes, the original cases and heat sinks are not compatible.

- ODROID C1 official site

Hardware specifications

Same as the ODROID C1 above, but with the following differences:

  • Full-sized Type-A HDMI port instead of micro-HDMI
  • Heatsink now standard instead of optional
  • I2S bus (7-pin header) that supports optional HiFi audio add-on board
  • CEC function now independent of RTC battery
  • Power support for USB OTG in addition to DC barrel jack
  • Improved SD card compatibility

Choose this platform if:

  • You DO need I2S (Inter-IC Sound)
  • You aim for the bang for the buck solution
  • You want more horsepower and higher network bandwith (Gigabit Ethernet)