If you are searching for an affordable and small yet
powerful Linux computer, you may be interested in the new PocketBeagle Linux
computer which offers just that for US$ 29.95. The tiny computer is now available
to purchase directly from the Adafruit online store and offers a powerful 1GHz
AM3358 powered Linux single board computer with a tiny form factor and open
source architecture.
Similar to the BeagleBone Black the PocketBeagle has
a fully-integrated chip that combines the processor and RAM all on one chip,
together with 72 total breakout pads, a microSD card slot for your filesystem
and OS, and a native USB connection. Adafruit explains a little more :
It’s not too much larger than our Feathers, but
comes with 72 expansion pin headers, high-speed USB, 8 analog pins, 44 digital
I/Os, and plenty of digital interface peripherals. You can also add a USB host
connection by wiring a USB A socket to the broken out USB host connections
labeled VI, D+, D-, ID and GND. Then plug in any USB Ethernet, Bluetooth, and
Wi-Fi device with available Linux drivers.”
Specifications of the PocketBeagle pocket Linux PC
include:
Octavo Systems OSD3358 1GHz ARM® Cortex-A8
- 512MB DDR3 RAM integrated
- Integrated power management
- 2×32-bit 200-MHz programmable real-time units (PRUs)
- ARM Cortex-M3
- Based on new Octavo Systems OSD3358-SM 21mm x 21mm system-in-package that includes 512MB DDR3 RAM, 1-GHz ARM Cortex-A8 CPU, 2x 200-MHz PRUs, ARM Cortex-M3, 3D accelerator, power/battery management and EEPROM
- 72 expansion pin headers with power and battery I/Os, high-speed USB, 8 analog inputs, 44 digital I/Os and numerous digital interface peripherals
- microUSB host/client and microSD connectors
For more details jump over to the official Adafruit
online store where the pocket Linux computer is now available to purchase
priced at US$ 29.95.
