Friday, June 19, 2026

Protonicat2 Mini PC

I am referring to the Photonicat 2. 

It is an open-source, portable ARM-based mini PC and smart router designed for travelers, homelab enthusiasts, and in-car use.

 Processor: Rockchip RK3576 octa-core processor, delivering up to 3× the performance of the first-generation model.

Memory & Storage: Up to 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB of eMMC storage.

Battery Life: Runs for up to 24 hours via its 49Wh internal battery (made of 4 × 18650 cells), which also functions as a UPS.

Connectivity: Features dual Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and built-in 4G/5G module support (e.g., Quectel RM520N-GL or Fibocom FM350-GL).

 Expansion: Includes an M.2 2230 NVMe slot, USB-3, USB-C, HDMI (4K 60Hz output), and a micro-SD slot.

Display: A built-in front-facing LCD screen to monitor network status, data consumption, and temperatures.

OS Support: Pre-installed with OpenWRT, but supports Debian, Ubuntu, and Android.

 Pricing

 Photonicat 2 Base (No 5G): ~$165 USD

 Photonicat 2 Global 5G Versions: ~$399 USD

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