# Getting Started with RV1103

Canonical URL: https://abedini.me/en/blog/view/?id=luckfox-pico-rv1103-start
Language: en
Type: Blog post
Published: 2026-06-23
Topics: embedded linux, rv1103, camera, luckfox, embedded-linux, RV1103

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## Summary
A practical introduction to the low-cost Luckfox Pico RV1103 board, covering flashing, boot access, swap setup, memory cleanup, and a first cross-compiled program.

## Body
Getting started with Luckfox Pico RV1103

This guide introduces the Luckfox Pico RV1103 board, a compact Linux-based platform with camera support and an onboard NPU for small edge-AI workloads.

   Flashing and first boot

The setup flow starts with choosing the right image, entering boot mode, and flashing either internal storage or an SD card. After boot, UART or ADB access helps verify the Linux environment.

   Memory and services

Because the board has limited RAM, the guide adds a swap file, enables it on boot, and shows how to stop or disable unnecessary services before heavier AI workloads.

   First build

The final step uses the Rockchip toolchain to cross-compile a small C++ program, transfer it to the board, and run it from the embedded Linux shell.

Next: GPIO on RV1103 (/en/blog/view/?id=luckfox-pico-rv1103-gpio)