StarFive has introduced the VisionFive 2 Lite, a new budget-friendly single-board computer (SBC) designed to make RISC-V development more accessible. Starting at just $19.9, the board is the latest addition to the VisionFive 2 family, marking RISC-V’s 15th anniversary.
Powered by the JH-7110S quad-core processor, VisionFive 2 Lite integrates eMMC storage and Wi-Fi, offering a more affordable solution for learners, developers, and hobbyists. Mainstream Linux distributions, open-source toolchains, and features PCIe, HDMI, USB 3.0, and Gigabit Ethernet for versatile connectivity are supported.
The board targets multiple applications, from education and AIoT to smart home automation, IIoT, and lightweight home servers. With strong community support through RVspace, users will have access to documentation, SDKs, and tutorials. VisionFive 2 Lite is aimed at students, makers, IoT developers, and professional engineers, providing an entry point into embedded Linux programming, AI development, and industrial prototyping. Compliance testing (CE/FCC) is in progress, with completion expected by September.
VisionFive 2 Lite specification:
The VisionFive 2 Lite is powered by a StarFive JH-7110S quad-core RISC-V processor with integrated video and image processing. It will be offered with multiple memory options (likely 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB LPDDR4), and storage includes onboard eMMC flash, a microSD card slot, and SPI flash for the bootloader. Connectivity features include Gigabit Ethernet and integrated Wi-Fi, while display options cover HDMI output, a 2-lane MIPI DSI, and a 2-lane MIPI CSI interface.
The board provides one USB 3.0/2.0 combo port and three USB 2.0 ports, along with expansion through a PCIe slot and a 40-pin Raspberry Pi-compatible GPIO header. Additional interfaces for sensors and automation devices are available via USB and GPIO pins. The compact board measures 85 × 56 mm, offering a wide range of connectivity and expansion options.
The VisionFive 2 Lite supports popular Linux distributions such as Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu, as well as OpenWrt, CasaOS, and Buildroot for embedded applications. Developers can rely on open-source RISC-V toolchains for software development, with support for Python, OpenCV, and AI workloads.
Previously, I haven’t written about an RISC-V-based SBC, but I wrote about the Banana Pi BPI-F4, an industrial SBC used for robotics and AIoT. You can check out the other SBCs for your reference.
Currently, the VisionFive 2 Lite RISC-V SBC is available for pre-order on Kickstarter with pricing starting at $19.9 HKD equivalent (~$20 USD). Higher memory/storage configurations may also be offered. The board is currently undergoing CE/FCC compliance testing, with completion expected by September 2025.
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Sayantan Nandy