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Radxa Zero 3W with APPFV OpenIPC v0.0.1

This is a pre-built image for the Radxa Zero 3W, enabling OpenIPC video streaming using the APPFV firmware.

Attention!

You need to connect a 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz antenna to the UFL port on the Radxa board!

This firmware utilizes the AIC8800 built-in Wi-Fi module on the Radxa Zero 3W board and automatically connects to APPFV OpenIPC.

The image is pre-configured to connect to the APPFV firmware's wireless network using default credentials.

Setup Instructions

Step 1. Download the .xz file and unpack it. Write the resulting .img image to a microSD card.

Step 2. After writing, insert the card back into your computer — the /config partition will mount. Open the setup.txt file in a text editor and edit:

  • Resolution and Frame Rate: Specify the format WxH@fps, for example: 1920x1080@60, 1280x720@120 Choose either the maximum supported resolution or frame rate.

  • DVR fps:

rec_fps=60

Set the DVR frame rate according to your camera: 60, 90, 120, etc.

  • GPIO Layout:
layout=Ruby

Accepted values: Ruby, Bonnet, Runcam, Custom

Previous pinout file in /config/scripts/gpio/custom.yaml

  • For Ground Station with MSPOSD:
osd=ground

Step 3. Connect the antenna (2.4GHz or 5.8GHz), insert the microSD into the Radxa, and power it on. If all settings are correct, the openipc firmware will start and automatically connect to your camera.

Notes on Version 0.0.1

  • This is the first release. USB Wi-Fi drivers are included but not yet activated.
  • All settings are configured in a single setup.txt file in /config/.
  • To access CLI: temporarily delete or rename setup.txt.
  • GPIO has 2 functions:
  • Short press — start/stop DVR recording
  • Long press (3+ sec) — enable AP Mode
  • AP Mode: SSID: OpenIPC GS Password: openipcgs

DVR Access

  • Via SD card: Insert the card into a PC — the /dvr partition will mount.
  • In AP mode: Go to http://radxa-zero3.local in your browser.
  • Via home network (Samba): Connect via login/password: root/root or radxa/radxa