Allwinner F1C100S DIY Linux Development Board with Resin Case

What is it?

A DIY Linux development board built around an Allwinner F1C100S, designed as a small Linux computer for hands-on experimentation. The main chip is marked T1L; according to the supplied hardware information, it is a relabeled F1C100S rather than a different processor.

The board is batch-produced with an immersion-gold PCB finish. Mainline Linux and a GBA emulator have been ported to the platform, allowing keyboard-controlled gameplay with a suitable setup. A UV-cured resin enclosure is included.

Why choose it?

Explore how a small Linux system comes together, from bootloader and kernel to a Buildroot-based software environment. The supplied schematics, source code, build notes, and test image provide material for studying the platform and experimenting with your own changes.

It also makes an engaging electronics hobby project: try the ported emulator, explore its source, and learn from a working Linux port. This is a development-oriented board rather than a general-purpose desktop PC.

What makes it special?

• F1C100S platform: Allwinner F1C100S hardware with a T1L chip marking, as described by the supplier.
• Immersion-gold PCB: Batch-produced board using an immersion-gold surface finish.
• Ported mainline Linux: A prepared Linux port for exploring embedded system development.
• Keyboard-controlled emulation: A ported GBA emulator supports gameplay using a suitable keyboard setup.
• Hardware documentation: Board circuit schematics provided.
• System sources: SDK, U-Boot, Linux kernel, and Buildroot source code provided.
• Emulator source: The ported emulator source is provided, with the original emulator credited to Situ and designated for learning use only.
• Build notes: A brief record of the system compilation process, not a step-by-step beginner tutorial.
• Test image: A prepared system test image is supplied.
• Included enclosure: A UV-cured resin case accompanies the board.

Prepare separately: TF/microSD card and data cable are not included. A keyboard is needed for keyboard-controlled gameplay. Game ROMs are not specified as included. Follow the board documentation for connection and setup details.