Exploring BeagleBone: Tools and Techniques for Building with Embedded Linux

Derek Molloy

Language: English

Publisher: Wiley

Published: Dec 4, 2014

Description:

GIVE LIFE TO YOUR CREATIONS WITH THE VERSATILE, LINUX-POWERED BEAGLEBONE

Whatever applications you can dream up, the BeagleBone can help you build them. This hands-on guide teaches you the essential BeagleBone skills and underlying engineering principles. It then takes you into interfacing, communication, and control so that you can create your own projects. Finally, you'll explore using the BeagleBone for advanced applications such as building Internet-of-Things systems and real-time interfacing. With hands-on examples and outstanding guidance, this book will give you the in-depth knowledge to do great things with the BeagleBone.

  • Features a detailed review of the Linux, electronics, and programming skills required to master the BeagleBone
  • Thoroughly examines interfacing the BeagleBone to almost any type of circuit or device
  • Demonstrates advanced BeagleBone applications such as network communications; rich user interfaces; images, video, and audio; and real-time interfacing using the BeagleBone's PRU-ICSS
  • Teaches transferrable essential skills to help you design with electronics, modules, or peripherals that can be used even beyond the BeagleBone
  • Offers a strong "learn-by-doing" approach that supports both beginners and power users

Visit the companion website at exploringbeaglebone.com for source code, instructional videos, online peer discussions, and more!