Nixduino is a convenient and affordable solution for open platform to run Linux. Application options vary, since you can connect keyboards, headphones, flash drive and etc. For example, one of the developers used Nixduino as an mp3 player. Also as the prototype the device has been embedded into the automobile headrests, which are adapted for playing various media files.

The hardware task includes developing of schematic diagrams of the printed circuit board. It was initially supposed to make a double-layer board, but later it became a four-layer to ensure a high quality of power supply of the processor IMX 233 (TQFP). With the help of a USB convertor based on UART ( FTDI ) console access to Nixduino is performed.

- the microcontroller i.MX233 (core ARM926EJ–S) (frequency 454 MHz)

- RAM DDR 64 MB

- NAND flash 128 MB

- power 6-20 V (from the USB connector, the VIN pin or Li-ion battery)

Build of Linux with appropriate settings and additional tools.

- analog TV out,

- different connectors (for the headphone, keyboard, microphone, USB)

- built-in power converter that can either operate from a battery, or make himself a power supply that produces charging,

- console access via FTDI