mekotronics-r58s2
Staging
Desktop

Armbian 26.2.2 Gnome

Kernel: 6.1.115, Size: 1.1 GB, Release date: Apr 25, 2026
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Stable user space packages
Minimal

Armbian 26.2.2 Minimal / IOT

Kernel: 6.1.115, Size: 338.9 MB, Release date: Apr 25, 2026
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Stable user space packages

Product page: https://www.mekotronics.com/h-pd-108.html

To install Armbian you have to use rkdeveloptool.
The guide can be found here: rkdeveloptool flashing guide


Testing results Armbian 26.05
Kernel Vendor 6.1.115
Boot 🟢 Works (U-Boot 2026.04)
HDMI 🟢 Works
Ethernet 🟢 Works
WiFi 🟢 Works (150-200mbps download / 40 mbps upload)
Bluetooth 🟢 Works
GPU 🟢 Works
Audio 🟢 Works (tested via HDMI)
USB 🟢 Works

Fast, verified download & flash (recommended)

Armbian Imager is a lightweight, native flashing tool that supports both selecting and downloading an Armbian image before flashing, as well as flashing an already downloaded image.


Desktop images with Armbian Linux v6.1

Build Date: Apr 25, 2026

Distro Variant Extensions Torrent Integrity Size
 
Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble) KDE Neon SHA    ASC 1.4 GB
 
* Desktops are very simple and minimal but containing standard features such as Chromium, Firefox browser, Office tools etc.

Minimal/IOT images with Armbian Linux v6.1

Build Date: Apr 25, 2026

Distro Variant Extensions Torrent Integrity Size
 
Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble) Minimal / IOT SHA    ASC 327.6 MB
 
* Minimal images have very small footprint. They come only with essential packages and build-in systemd-networkd. They are optimised for automation and production deployments.
Use armbian-config utility to adjust your system settings

Specifications

Rockchip RK3588

* Specifications differ from hardware revision, model and software support level

FAQs

Make sure you have a good & reliable boot media (SD card / USB key) and a proper power supply. Archives can be flashed with Etcher (all OS) directly. Insert the SD card into the slot, connect a cable to your network if possible or a display and power your board. (First) boot (with DHCP) takes a bit longer.

Rolling releases images with Armbian Linux v6.1

Build Date: Apr 25, 2026

Distro Variant User space Kernel Torrent Integrity Size
 
Debian 14 (Forky) Minimal / IOT rolling 6.1.115 SHA  ASC 360.2 MB


* The torrent option is recommended, as it will likely maximize your download connection speed.


Rolling releases are suitable for Linux enthusiasts who want cutting edge packages and have the skills to fix damage that a bad update might cause. If you want stability in a production environment or low headaches as a novice user, skip rolling releases. They are only at, build and ship, Debian testing / Arch / Manjaro / Suse Tumbleweed / Kali / Gentoo support quality level!