RevPi base modules are supplied with a pre-installed Linux operating system that has been specially developed for industrial use. The operating system is continuously being developed.
The latest version is RevPi Trixie.
▷ Before installing a new operating system image, check the compatibility.
Each operating system image is available as a default and lite version.
All versions are available at the download area as operating system images.
Default Image #
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full range of functions
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Linux GUI pre-installed
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as of RevPi Bookworm (04/2025) only installable on devices with more than 4 GB eMMC memory
Lite Image #
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compact version for more flexibility and user-defined installations
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requires less storage space
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Linux GUI not pre-installed
64-Bit Image #
The 64-bit images are based on ARM64 architectures (arm64/aarch64).
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As of RevPi Connect 4 and RevPi Bookworm (10/2024), Revolution Pi systems are delivered exclusively with 64-bit ARM architecture.
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ARM64 is indispensable for modern applications, databases and containers.
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Most modern software programs are optimized for 64-bit architectures.
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Access to a much broader software ecosystem.
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Long-term compatibility and security updates are guaranteed.
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Docker Hub and other registries increasingly only offer ARM64 images for ARM-based containers.
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Includes modern security functions such as pointer authentication and improved address space layout randomization (ASLR).
Unless you have special compatibility requirements, you should always choose the 64-bit image.
32-Bit Image #
The 32-bit images are based on ARMHF architectures (ARM Hard Float). ARMHF is essentially obsolete. Most distributions discontinue support for 32-bit ARM.
Only select ARMHF if:
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your hardware does not support 64 bit (very old ARM devices).
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you need a certain older application that only runs on 32 bit.
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only very little memory is available (ARMHF requires slightly less eMMC memory).
As of RevPi Bookworm (10/2024), image variants for 32-bit will no longer be provided.
If you are unsure whether to install the 32-bit or 64-bit image, this list of pros and cons may help.