Libre Computer Le Potato (AML-S905X-CC) is a single-board computer based on the Amlogic S905X SoC featuring quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPUs. It is designed as a long-term-supported platform for media, embedded Linux, and Android projects.
The board follows the Raspberry Pi 2/3 Model B/B+ form factor and provides a 40-pin color-coded GPIO header operating at 3.3V logic levels, supporting GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, I2S, and more.
Pinout

*Img source: Shout out to Eric Urbon for creating this.
| Feature | Count |
|---|---|
| Header pins | 40 |
| PWM | 4 |
| I2C buses | 2 |
| UART | Up to 4 |
| SPI | 1 |
| I2S / PCM | Supported |
| 5V pins | Present |
| 3.3V pins | Present |
| Ground pins | Multiple |
| ADC | Via a separate 8-pin header |
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| SoC | Amlogic S905X |
| CPU | 4× Cortex-A53 @ ~1.4 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-450 (750 MHz) |
| Video engine | Amlogic AVE10 |
| RAM | Up to 2GB DDR3 |
| Storage | microSD + eMMC interface |
| GPIO header | 40-pin Pi-form-factor |
| Logic level | 3.3V |
| USB | 3× USB 2.0 + 1× USB dual-role |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 (4K HDR) |
| Power input | Micro-USB (5V) |
| Power consumption | ~4W load / <1W idle |
Compatibility
- 3.3V logic level
- Supports I2C, SPI, UART, PWM, I2S
- Raspberry Pi 2/3 B/B+ form factor
- Micro-USB powered
- Built-in ADC on a separate 8-pin header
- Upstream Linux
- Upstream U-Boot
- Android 9 / Android TV
- Kodi / LibreELEC
- Debian / Ubuntu builds
Important usage notes
- GPIO operates at 3.3V only and is not 5V tolerant
- The 40-pin header is Pi-form-factor, but not fully pin-compatible with Raspberry Pi
- GPIO11 and HDMI-CEC share a function via onboard jumper (cannot be used simultaneously)
- Many pins are multiplexed and configured via device tree
- Some interfaces must be enabled in the OS
- Stable 5V 2A+ supply recommended
- 5V header pins are tied directly to input power
Helpful Resources
1. Watch this video tutorial:
2. Official GPIO headers pin mapping sheet.
3. Download the schematic from here.
4. In-depth review and benchmark of Le Potato SBC