{"id":654102,"date":"2013-04-24T09:08:28","date_gmt":"2013-04-24T13:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.webpronews.com\/?p=226412"},"modified":"2013-04-24T09:08:28","modified_gmt":"2013-04-24T13:08:28","slug":"looking-for-a-cheap-linux-board-try-the-beaglebone-black","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/654102","title":{"rendered":"Looking For A Cheap Linux Board? Try The BeagleBone Black"},"content":{"rendered":"

Linux can run on just about anything. That’s why projects like the $25 Raspberry Pi<\/a> are so exciting. Just about anybody can now own a Linux PC and start writing code. Of course, some may want something a bit more sophisticated, and BeagleBoard may have just want you need. <\/p>\n

The BeagleBone Black is the latest Linux board from BeagleBoard<\/a>. The board can run Linux or Android, and features a 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor. It’s a bit faster than the 720 MHz CPU on board the original BeagleBone. The BeagleBone Black was also upgraded to 512MB of RAM and 2GB of onboard flash memory. <\/p>\n

The BeagleBone Black is a substantial improvement over the $89 BeagleBone so one would expect a higher price, right? Fortunately, cost cutting measures have allowed BeagleBoard to sell the BeagleBone Black for only $45. It’s even cheaper if you just buy the board as the $45 cost also includes a power supply.<\/p>\n

Here’s the full spec list: <\/p>\n

  • Processor \u2014 TI Sitara AM3359 (Cortex-A8 @1GHz)<\/li>\n
  • Memory \u2014 512MB DDR3 RAM (606MHz); 2GB onboard eMMC flash; microSD slot<\/li>\n
  • Networking \u2014 10\/100 Ethernet<\/li>\n

    Other I\/O:<\/strong><\/p>\n

  • Micro-HDMI<\/li>\n
  • USB 2.0 host<\/li>\n
  • Mini-USB 2.0 client<\/li>\n
  • 20-pin CTI JTAG interface (optional)<\/li>\n

    Expansion connector I\/O:<\/strong><\/p>\n

  • 3x serial<\/li>\n
  • McASP0, SPI1, I2C<\/li>\n
  • 65x GPIO<\/li>\n
  • CAN<\/li>\n
  • LCD<\/li>\n
  • GPMC, MMC1, MMC2<\/li>\n
  • EHRPWM<\/li>\n
  • 7x AIN (1.8V max.)<\/li>\n
  • 4x timers; XDMA interrupt<\/li>\n
  • Other features \u2014 reset, boot, power buttons<\/li>\n

    Power:<\/strong><\/p>\n

  • Mini-USB, DC jack, or 5VDC external (via header) source<\/li>\n
  • PMIC regulator<\/li>\n
  • Approximately 2.3 Watts max power consumption<\/li>\n
  • Dimensions \u2014 3.4 x 2.1 inches<\/li>\n
  • Weight \u2014 39.7 g (1.4 oz)<\/li>\n

    If you prefer video tours, here’s a quick rundown of the BeagleBone Black: <\/p>\n