Getting Started with BeagleBone: Linux-Powered Electronic Projects With Python and JavaScript

by Matt Richardson

Many people think of Linux as a computer operating system, running on users' desktops and powering servers. But Linux can also be found inside many consumer electronics devices. Whether they're the brains of a cell phone, cable box, or exercise bike, embedded Linux systems blur the distinction between computer and device.

Many makers love microcontroller platforms such as Arduino, but as the complexity increases in their projects, they need more power for applications, such as computer vision. The BeagleBone is an embedded Linux board for makers. It's got built-in networking, many inputs and outputs, and a fast processor to handle demanding tasks. This book introduces you to both the original BeagleBone and the new BeagleBone Black and gets you started with projects that take advantage of the board's processing power and its ability to interface with the outside world.

Genres: Technology, Reference

141 pages, Paperback

First published November 22, 2012

Reviews

[Maurio · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were a few nuggets in there. I was hoping for more in the angstrom distribution and getting drivers to work etc etc but I found some useful suggestions.

[Peb · Rating 5 out of 5]

a must have companion when starting to use beaglebone black