Texas Instruments AM5728 Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A15 processor with a clock speed of up to 1.5 GHz
Texas Instruments AM5728 Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A15 processor with a clock speed of up to 1.5 GHz
2x 32-bit PRU (Programmable Real-Time Unit) microcontrollers for real-time processing and control
Memory and Storage
512 MB DDR3L
16 GB eMMC (embedded MultiMediaCard) storage
Supporting up to 32 GB of additional storage
Connectivity
802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity
Bluetooth 4.1 low energy (BLE) connectivity
10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection
6x UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter) interfaces for serial communication
| I2C | 3x I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) interfaces for communication with sensors and peripherals |
2x SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) interfaces for communication with peripherals
65x General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins for connecting sensors, actuators, and other devices
Robotics and Automation Features
8x motor control interfaces (4x stepper, 4x servo)
Integrated interfaces for various sensors, including GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer
Onboard power management system with a 5V regulator and multiple power LEDs
Operating System
Pre-installed with a Linux operating system, providing a comprehensive development environment
Optional support for real-time operating systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS and Zephyr
Development Tools and Resources
Supports C, C++, Python, and JavaScript programming languages
Compatible with various integrated development environments (IDEs), including Cloud9, Eclipse, and Visual Studio Code
Large, active community support with extensive documentation, tutorials, and resources
Physical Characteristics
92.07 mm x 69.85 mm (3.62 inches x 2.75 inches)
Approximately 35 grams
0C to 40C (32F to 104F)
Applications
| The BeagleBone Blue Board is ideal for a wide range of applications, including |
Robotics and automation
IoT and industrial control systems
Machine learning and artificial intelligence
Prototyping and proof-of-concept development
Educational institutions and research projects
Overall, the BeagleBone Blue Board is a versatile, powerful, and extensively featured SBC that enables rapid development and deployment of IoT, robotics, and automation projects.
BeagleBone Blue Board DocumentationOverviewThe BeagleBone Blue Board is a single-board computer (SBC) designed for robotics and IoT applications. It is a variant of the popular BeagleBone Black board, featuring additional peripherals and sensors specifically tailored for robotics and autonomous systems. The BeagleBone Blue Board is based on the Texas Instruments AM5728 processor and runs Debian Linux or other operating systems.FeaturesAM5728 processor with 1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A15 processor
512 MB DDR3 RAM, 4 GB eMMC flash storage
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet connectivity
6-axis IMU (accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer)
Barometer and thermometer sensors
2x 10-bit ADC channels
4x digital UARTs
1x I2C, 1x SPI, and 1x CAN bus interfaces
4x PWM outputs
MicroSD card slot for expansion
Power management system with battery charging and monitoringCode Examples### Example 1: Reading Sensor Data (IMU and Barometer)This example demonstrates how to read data from the onboard IMU and barometer sensors using Python.
```python
import Adafruit_BBIO.GPIO as GPIO
import time# Set up the IMU and barometer interfaces
imu = GPIO.I2C(device=0x19, bus=1) # I2C address for IMU
baro = GPIO.I2C(device=0x77, bus=1) # I2C address for barometerwhile True:
# Read IMU data
imu_data = imu.read_i2c_block_data(0x00, 6) # Read 6 bytes from IMU
accelerometer_x = imu_data[0] << 8 | imu_data[1]
accelerometer_y = imu_data[2] << 8 | imu_data[3]
accelerometer_z = imu_data[4] << 8 | imu_data[5]# Read barometer data
baro_data = baro.read_i2c_block_data(0x00, 2) # Read 2 bytes from barometer
pressure = baro_data[0] << 8 | baro_data[1]# Print the sensor data
print("Accelerometer (x, y, z): {:.2f}, {:.2f}, {:.2f}".format(accelerometer_x, accelerometer_y, accelerometer_z))
print(" Pressure: {:.2f} mbar".format(pressure))time.sleep(0.1) # 100ms delay between readings
```
### Example 2: Controlling a Robot Using PWM OutputsThis example shows how to use the BeagleBone Blue Board to control a robot's motors using PWM outputs.
```python
import Adafruit_BBIO.PWM as PWM# Set up the PWM outputs for motor control
pwm_a = PWM.PWM("P9_14", 50) # Motor 1 (left) PWM output
pwm_b = PWM.PWM("P9_16", 50) # Motor 2 (right) PWM outputwhile True:
# Set the PWM duty cycle to control the motor speed
pwm_a.set_duty_cycle(50) # 50% duty cycle (forward)
pwm_b.set_duty_cycle(50) # 50% duty cycle (forward)# Wait for 1 second
time.sleep(1)# Change direction
pwm_a.set_duty_cycle(20) # 20% duty cycle (backward)
pwm_b.set_duty_cycle(20) # 20% duty cycle (backward)# Wait for 1 second
time.sleep(1)
```
Note: In these examples, ensure to install the required libraries (e.g., `Adafruit_BBIO`) and configure the BeagleBone Blue Board's operating system and hardware settings accordingly.