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Orange Pi Tutorials

Using our expansion boards on the Orange Pi computers

Created 27/07/2024 | Last Updated: 18/06/2025

The Orange Pi is a family of single-board computers designed for a wide range of applications.

Similar to other SBCs like Raspberry Pi and ODROID, the Orange Pi boards are compact and versatile, offering an affordable solution for various projects. They come with different specifications and features, making them suitable for tasks ranging from DIY electronics to multimedia applications.

Orange Pi boards are known for their processing power, diverse connectivity options, and compatibility with various operating systems, making them popular among hobbyists, developers, and tinkerers.

Also useful for your Raspberry Pi project

Temperature & Sensing

1 Wire Pi Plus

Connect dozens of 1-Wire sensors - temperature, iButtons, EEPROMs - via a single GPIO pin. Stacks directly on the 40-pin header.

£9.59 ex VAT

Analogue I/O

ADC Pi

Read up to 8 analogue inputs - perfect for pairing with your temperature sensors or other analogue-output devices.

£14.39 ex VAT

All-in-one

Expander Pi

Combines ADC, DAC, 32 GPIO ports and a real-time clock on one board. The most versatile board for complex Raspberry Pi projects.

£15.99 ex VAT
All boards are designed & manufactured in the UK with RoHS-compliant components.