The BeagleBone Black is the latest low cost single-board computer in the BeagleBoard family.
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The BeagleBone Black is the latest low cost single-board computer in the BeagleBoard family.
The specs are as follows:
| PRICE | $45 MSRP |
| CPU | 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8, VFPv3 Lite + NEON, 256 KB L2-Cache |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX530 |
| Memory | 512 MB DDR3 |
| USB 2.0 ports | USB 2.0 type A host port. Dedicated single mini-USB 2.0 client port (no additional 2-port hub) |
| Video | microHDMI |
| Audio | microHDMI |
| Onboard storage | 2 GB 8-bit embedded MMC on-board flash version, microSD card 3.3 V Supported |
| Onboard network | 10/100 RJ45 |
| Low-level peripherals | 4x UART, 8x PWM, LCD, GPMC, MMC1, 2x SPI, 2x I²C, A/D Converter, 2xCAN Bus, 4 Timers |
| Power ratings | 210-460 mA @5 V Depending On Activity and Processor Speed |
| Size | 3.402 in × 2.098 in |
| Weight | 39.68 g (1.400 oz) |
Like Arduino Shields the BeagleBone Black hardware can be expanded with Capes:
Not all Beagleboard Capes are fully compatible with the BeagleBone Black. A complete list of capes and compatibilty can be found here.
Compatible Software:
- Ubuntu
- Rowboat (Enables Android for Texas Instruments devices)
- Bonescript (A node.js library for BeagleBone)
- A full list of registered projects can be found here.
If you are having trouble deciding between the BeagleBone Black or Raspberry Pi Michael Leonard has a great breakdown here.
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