Required Hardware

Make sure you have prepared the following hardware items:

  • VisionFive 2

  • Micro-SD card (32 GB or more)

  • PC with Linux/ Windows/ MacOS

  • USB to Serial Converter

  • Ethernet cable

  • Power adapter

  • USB Type-C cable

Warning:

During the use of VisionFive 2, avoid contact with hard objects that may cause damage. Thus, StarFive recommends that you use spacers for the following NPTHs (Non Plating Through Hole):

Figure 1. NPTHs on VisionFive 2

For spacers, StarFive strongly recommends that you use the copper columns or studs with the following specifications:

  • Single head hexagonal copper columns (Size: M2.5*10+6mm)
    Figure 2. Single Head Hexagonal Copper Columns
  • Double way hexagon copper studs (Size: M2.5*4)
    Figure 3. Double Way Hexagon Copper Studs
Note: The recommended SSD mounting screw for VisionFive 2 is M2 × 3 mm (Head Diameter: 5.0 mm).
Figure 4. SSD Mounting Location