Chapter 1
Introducing the BeagleBone
In This Chapter
Getting acquainted with the BeagleBone
Exploring the key differences between the two BeagleBone versions
Exploring the possibilities the BeagleBone offers
Determining what else you need
Welcome to the world of BeagleBone, the low-cost embedded Linux computer for hobbyists and developers used by hundreds of thousands of people all around the world
The BeagleBone is a tiny board, but don’t be fooled by its size: Its potential is huge. That board has a brain — the processor — that’s almost as smart as the latest popular smartphones, yet you can buy the BeagleBone at a fraction of the cost. Use it to control your home remotely, host your own server, or build a robot. You’re limited only by your imagination.
Actually, there’s no right or wrong way to use this small computer. Some people want to use it for programming; others want to use it find out about electronics. Still other people (such as the authors of this book) prefer to mix the two worlds to produce some awesome projects.
The day this tiny board hit the market, the price ...
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