Omega2 Eval Boards
The Omega2 Eval Boards offer a streamlined starting point for working with Onion Omega2 modules.
Built to reduce setup friction, they are essential tools for evaluation, prototyping, and development. These boards can function as templates for custom designs and even as standalone SBCs for your applications.
- Nearly all of the Omega’s capabilities and I/O accessible
- Ethernet port for easy networking
- Hardware design and OS are open source
- Dual mode 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi - simultaneously host a WiFi access point and connect to existing WiFi networks
- CPU, memory, and storage are built-in
- Runs OpenWRT Linux operating system out of the box
- Features USB, ethernet, 2x UARTs, I2C, GPIOs interfaces
- Easy command line access through USB-C Port
Omega2 Eval Board
Through-hole Omega2 Eval Board
OM-O2P-EVAL
- Omega2+ included
- USB-C for power and serial
- Ethernet port
- 30-pin Header
- New 8-pin Header
- USB2.0 Type-A host port
- MicroSD Slot
Omega2S Eval Board
SMT Omega2S Eval Board
OM-O2SP-EVAL
- Omega2S+ soldered down
- USB-C for power and serial
- Ethernet port
- 30-pin Header
- New 24-pin Header
- USB2.0 Type-A host port
- MicroSD Slot
The Omega2 Eval Boards are Wi-Fi enabled Single Board Linux computers meant for getting quickly up and running with the Omega2 family of modules quickly.
With nearly all of the Omega’s capabilities and I/O accessible—including USB Type-C for power and serial access, on-board WiFi, Ethernet, USB Type-A host, a MicroSD slot, and I/O pins—the Eval Boards offer a ready-to-use platform for developing and prototyping your Omega2 projects and products.
Jumpstart Your Omega Project
Omega2 Eval Boards simplify your entry into the Omega ecosystem by providing a compact, plug-and-play platform with full access to essential features—supporting you from initial prototyping to deployment
- Quick onboarding: Go from unboxing to
hello world
in 5 minutes with our quickstart guide. - Development & Testing: Easily test your code on hardware and iterate rapidly.
- Prototyping: Effortlessly connect external hardware using acccessible I/O interfaces, and rapidly develop your firmware with our intuitive, well-documented tools that compile faster than ever.
- Deployment-ready: Suitable as a standalone SBC for applications, with ports along one edge and mounting holes for enclosures.
- Design Your Own Boards: Use our open-source design to develop your own Omega2-compatible boards with ease and confidence.
Key Features
- Network Connectivity: Dual Wi-Fi modes (AP & client) and Ethernet support.
- Built-in Ethernet port: ensures reliable networking.
- Reliable Command Line Access: USB-to-serial chip ensures always-on access to Omega’s command line availability, which is invaluable for debugging.
- Flexible I/O: Full Omega2/Omega2S I/O available, 30 pin header compatible with all Omega2 expansions.
- USB Type-A Host: Supports peripheral devices.
Specifications
- Processor: 580 MHz MIPS CPU
- Memory: 128 MB RAM
- Storage: 32 MB
- WiFi: 2.4 GHz b/g/n (AP & client modes available simultaneously)
- OS: OpenWRT 23.05 Linux
- USB-C: Power and serial access to Omega’s command line
- 30-Pin Expansion Header: Provides easy access to the I/Os — including I²C, UART, PWM, and GPIO pins — for easy hardware integration
- Additional I/O: USB 2.0 Type-A Host, MicroSD slot, and Ethernet RJ45 port
- Status LEDs: Boot (amber) and user-programmable (blue)
- WiFi antenna: with 2 dBi directional chip antenna and U.FL connector for external antenna
- Omega2 Eval Board specific
- New 8-pin expansion header that exposes additional GPIOs and soft-reset pin
- Omega2S Eval Board specific
- SMT Omega2S+ IoT computer included rather than the through-hole Omega2+
- New 24-pin expansion header that exposes additional GPIOs, UART, and more
Frequently asked questions
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