MNT Research has launched the MNT Station on Crowd Supply, a fanless, modular open-hardware computer built around the MNT Reform mainboard ecosystem (v2.0, 2.5, or 3.0). It accepts over 10 different 200-pin processor modules including Rockchip RK3588, NXP Layerscape LS1028A, NXP i.MX 8M Plus, Raspberry Pi CM4, Amlogic A311D, and an AMD/Xilinx Kintex-7 FPGA module. The CNC-milled aluminum enclosure supports NVMe storage, mPCIe expansion, VESA mounting, and optional LiFePO4 battery backup, running Debian GNU/Linux with mainline kernel support. Pricing starts at $299 for the case, $429 for the Reform Mainboard 3.0, and $899 for an RK3588 module, with shipping expected in late January 2027.
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What processor modules are compatible with the MNT Station modular computer?
The MNT Station accepts any 200-pin module compatible with classic MNT Reform mainboards (v2.0, 2.5, or 3.0), including Rockchip RK3588, NXP Layerscape LS1028A, NXP i.MX 8M Plus, NXP i.MX 8MQ, Raspberry Pi CM4 (via adapter), Amlogic A311D (Banana Pi CM4), Rockchip RK3566 (Pine64 SOQuartz), an AMD/Xilinx Kintex-7 FPGA module, and an in-development Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490/QCS8550 module. Track new open-hardware modular computers and their supported chipsets on daily.dev.
How much does the MNT Station open hardware computer cost and when does it ship?
The MNT Station case starts at $299, with the MNT Reform Mainboard 3.0 priced at $429; a processor module such as the RCORE RK3588 costs $899, or the Raspberry Pi CM4 adapter costs $155. It was crowdfunded on Crowd Supply, with shipping for all orders expected to begin in late January 2027. Compare crowdfunded open hardware projects like this one on daily.dev before backing.
What operating system and desktop environments does the MNT Station support?
The MNT Station runs Debian GNU/Linux, with system images provided per processor module and community-maintained Debian Trixie images, backports, and a custom apt repository available at reform.debian.net. Desktop options include Sway, GNOME, and Wayfire, and most processor modules have mainline Linux kernel support along with open-source U-Boot and system controller firmware. Follow open-source Linux hardware support developments like this on daily.dev.