ALLNET FriendlyELEC NanoPi Neo Power Dock (Friendly_Neo_Power_Dock)

The ALLNET FriendlyELEC NanoPi Neo Power Dock is a dedicated expansion and power supply board designed for the NanoPi Neo series of single-board computers. It provides a stable 5V DC power input via Micro USB or DC jack, integrates a Real-Time Clock (RTC) with CR1220 battery backup, and offers a power button, UART debug interface, and a USB Type-A host port. The board also breaks out GPIO pins on a 2.54mm header for easy prototyping.

Advantages

This Power Dock simplifies power management and expands I/O capabilities for your NanoPi Neo, Neo Air, or Neo Core. With dual power input options, onboard RTC, and a dedicated power button, it is ideal for headless or embedded projects where reliability and ease of use are key.

Suitable for

• NanoPi Neo
• NanoPi Neo Air
• NanoPi Neo Core
• Embedded Linux projects
• IoT and automation systems
• Development and prototyping

Key specifications

• Compatible with NanoPi Neo, Neo Air, Neo Core
• Power input: Micro USB or DC jack (5.5mm x 2.1mm)
• Input/Output voltage: 5V DC
• Integrated RTC with CR1220 battery slot (battery not included)
• Onboard power button
• 3-pin UART debug header
• 1x USB Type-A host port
• GPIO breakout header (2.54mm pitch)
• 4 mounting holes (standard NanoPi Neo layout)
• FR-4 PCB, green color

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use a quality 5V power adapter with at least 2A output. The CR1220 battery is not included and should be purchased separately if RTC functionality is required.