..
BeagleBoard projects documentation main file
.. _bbdocs-home:
BeagleBoard Documentation
############################
Welcome to the `BeagleBoard project documentation <https://git.beagleboard.org/docs/docs.beagleboard.io>`__.
Official documentation releases are provided at https://docs.beagle.cc (cached with local proxies) and
https://docs.beagleboard.org (non-cached, without proxies).
.. note::
The BeagleBoard.org Foundation is a US-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing open hardware
computing solutions for a community of makers, educators and professionals that enable
rapid prototyping without barriers to creating real-world embedded systems. The BeagleBoard.org Foundation
supports the BeagleBoard community through efforts like developing this documentation.
Introduction
************
Get started engaging the BeagleBoard.org developer community by reading our :ref:`introduction` page.
* Read about how to get started and get help on our :ref:`support` page.
* Learn how to contribute to the project on our :ref:`contribution` page.
.. toctree::
:maxdepth: 2
:hidden:
:caption: Introduction
/intro/support/index
/intro/beagle101/index
/intro/contribution/index
Boards
******
This is where you will find the System Reference Manuals (SRMs) for all of the boards.
All Beagles are `open-hardware <https://www.oshwa.org/definition/>`__ with documentation on the
design, including the
`materials <https://git.beagleboard.org/explore/projects/topics/boards>`__ to modify the designs
from source using appropriate design tools.
* Check out our latest board at: :ref:`beagleplay-home`
* Check out our most popular board at: :ref:`beagleboneblack-home`
* Check out our highest performance board at: :ref:`bbai64-home`
* Find all of our on: :ref:`boards`
.. grid:: 1 1 2 3
:margin: 4 4 0 0
:gutter: 4
.. grid-item-card::
:link: beagleplay-home
:link-type: ref
**BeaglePlay®**
^^^
.. image:: boards/beagleplay/images/product-pictures/45front.*
:align: center
+++
A 64-bit ARM computer designed to simplify physical world interactions
to the connected world.
.. grid-item-card::
:link: beaglev-ahead-home
:link-type: ref
**BeagleV® Ahead**
^^^
.. image:: boards/beaglev/ahead/media/product-pictures/45front.*
:align: center
+++
Quad core RISC-V SBC in the form factor of BeagleBone Black.
.. grid-item-card::
:link: bbai64-home
:link-type: ref
**BeagleBone® AI-64**
^^^
.. image:: boards/images/beaglebone-ai-64-400x.*
:align: center
+++
A complete 64-bit AI and Machine Learning System with the convenience
and expandability of the BeagleBone® platform with the peripherals on
board to get started right away learning and building applications.
.. grid-item-card::
:link: beagleboneblack-home
:link-type: ref
**BeagleBone® Black**
^^^
.. image:: boards/images/beaglebone-black-400x400.png
:align: center
+++
1GHz Single-Board Linux Computer based on ARM Cortex-A8 with PRU
microcontrollers and tons of features like Ethernet and HDMI –
credit card sized with over a decade of support, software and
materials behind it making it ready for any application.
.. grid-item-card::
:link: beagleconnect_freedom_home
:link-type: ref
**BeagleConnect™ Freedom**
^^^
.. image:: boards/beagleconnect/freedom/media/product-pictures/front1.*
:align: center
+++
BeagleConnect™ Freedom is based on a `TI Arm Cortex-M4 wireless-enabled microcontroller <https://www.ti.com/product/CC1352P7>`_
and is the first available BeagleConnect™ solution.
.. grid-item-card::
:link: beagleboneblack-home
:link-type: ref
**BeagleBone® Black Industrial**
^^^
.. image:: boards/images/bb-industrial-400x356.png
:align: center
+++
Answer the need for an industrial rated single board computer with extended
temperature range with the same functionality as the popular BeagleBone Black®
.. grid-item-card::
:link: beagleboneblack-home
:link-type: ref
**BeagleBone® Black Wireless**
^^^
.. image:: boards/images/BeagleBoneBlackWireless-Angled-400x268.png
:align: center
+++
With built-in 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless networking capability,
the popular open source BeagleBone® Black computer goes anywhere. Take your IoT and
IIoT projects to the next level with a full Linux computer the size of a mint tin.
.. grid-item-card::
:link: beaglebone-ai-home
:link-type: ref
**BeagleBone® AI**
^^^
.. image:: boards/images/beaglebone-ai-400x208.png
:align: center
+++
Filling the gap between small SBCs and more powerful industrial computers,
BeagleBone® AI, based on the AM5729, makes it easy to explore how artificial
intelligence can be used in every day life. Powerful compute performance and software support.
.. grid-item-card::
:link: pocketbeagle-home
:link-type: ref
**PocketBeagle®**
^^^
.. image:: boards/images/pocketBeagle-hero-hand-400x222.png
:align: center
+++
This ultra-tiny-yet-complete open-source USB-key-fob computer has the same processor
as the BeagleBone® Black at one third the size. Give small projects the Linux computer
they deserve. Hundreds of example projects to help you get started.
.. grid-item-card::
:link: beaglebone-blue-home
:link-type: ref
BeagleBone® Blue
^^^
.. image:: boards/images/beaglebone-blue-400x279.png
:align: center
+++
An all-in-one Linux-based robotics computer with compatibility to BeagleBone® Black and
tons of integration including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IMU/barometer, power regulation, H-Bridges,
motor connectors and more. Robotics made streamlined, affordable and fun.
Capes
******
.. grid:: 1 1 2 3
:margin: 4 4 0 0
:gutter: 4
.. grid-item-card::
**BeagleBone® Servo Cape**
^^^
.. image:: boards/capes/images/BeagleBoneServoCapeA2_Top_NEW-400x332.png
:align: center
+++
Control up to 16 servos for many remote control, robotics or automation projects
.. grid-item-card::
**BeagleBone® Fan Cape**
^^^
.. image:: boards/capes/images/fan-cape-400x299.png
:align: center
+++
Keeps BeagleBone® cool under heavy operating loads while still providing easy
access to the headers. Essential for BeagleBone® AI Projects
.. grid-item-card::
**BeagleBone® Robotics Cape**
^^^
.. image:: boards/capes/images/BBB_RoboticsCape-400x368.png
:align: center
+++
Loaded with features needed for mobile robotics supporting
movement, sensing, power management and communication
.. grid-item-card::
:link: bone-cape-relay
:link-type: ref
**BeagleBone® Relay Cape**
^^^
.. image:: boards/capes/images/BeagleBoneRelayCapeA2-400x274.png
:align: center
+++
Control things like lights, pumps and more in any home
automation project quickly with 4 relay switches
.. grid-item-card::
**BeagleBone® Proto Cape**
^^^
.. image:: boards/capes/images/BeagleBoneProtoCapeA2-e1622405187534.png
:align: center
+++
Provides a blank slate including a grid of plated through-holes for external
components and supportive buttons and LEDs
.. grid-item-card::
**BeagleBone® Power Cape**
^^^
.. image:: boards/capes/images/BeagleBonePowerCapeA2-400x285.png
:align: center
+++
Provides a complete power interface with regulated 3.3V and 5V out as well as up to 30V input voltage
.. grid-item-card::
**BeagleBone® Load Cape**
^^^
.. image:: boards/capes/images/BeagleBoneLoadCapeA2-400x290.png
:align: center
+++
Drive high-current loads like relays, motors, solenoids, and high current LEDs
.. grid-item-card::
**BeagleBone® Motor Cape**
^^^
.. image:: boards/capes/images/BeagleBoneMotorCapeA2-400x281.png
:align: center
+++
Drive up to 4 DC motors with direction and PWM control
.. grid-item-card::
**BeagleBone® Comms Cape**
^^^
.. image:: boards/capes/images/BeagleBoneCommsCapeA2-400x279.png
:align: center
+++
Quickly develop industrial communication applications with an array of protocols including RS485 and CAN
.. grid-item-card::
**BeagleBone® GamePup Cape**
^^^
.. image:: boards/capes/images/PocketBeagle_GamePup-400x410.png
:align: center
+++
For making a handheld arcade emulator, your own games or otherwise taking your PocketBeagle
on the go, PocketBeagle® GamePup provides all the features you need in a slick shape for gaming
.. grid-item-card::
**BeagleBone® Grove Kit**
^^^
.. image:: boards/capes/images/pb-grove-kit-400x267.png
:align: center
+++
A complete kit for developing projects with PocketBeagle® and Grove modules. Great for
teaching embedded processing and Linux development. Comes complete with PocketBeagle®
as well as Grove Cape and 10 modules to get started.
.. grid-item-card::
**BeagleBone® TechLab Cape**
^^^
.. image:: boards/capes/images/PocketBeagle_TechLab-400x212.png
:align: center
+++
Designed with years of educational lessons-learned in mind, PocketBeagle® TechLab
Cape delivers easy introduction to programming, Linux and even hacking the kernel
itself. Supported by teaching materials from the Linux Foundation and eALE.
.. toctree::
:maxdepth: 1
:hidden:
:caption: Boards
/boards/beagleplay/index
/boards/beaglebone/ai-64/index
/boards/beaglebone/ai/index
/boards/beaglebone/black/index
/boards/beaglebone/blue/index
/boards/beaglebone/index
/boards/beaglev/ahead/index
/boards/capes/index
/boards/pocketbeagle/original/index
/boards/beagleconnect/freedom/index
/boards/beagleboard/index
/boards/terms-and-conditions
Projects
********
A number of software projects, like :ref:`simppru_home` exist to help Beagle
developers. Some developers choose to host documentation for their :ref:`projects-home` .
.. toctree::
:maxdepth: 1
:hidden:
:caption: Projects
/projects/simppru/index
/projects/bb-config/index
/boards/beagleconnect/index
Books
*****
This project hosts a collection of open-source :ref:`books-home` books written to help Beagle developers.
* Find a great introduction to BeagleBone at: :ref:`bone-cook-book-home`
* Learn one of the most amazing Beagle features at: :ref:`pru-cookbook-home`
.. toctree::
:maxdepth: 1
:hidden:
:caption: Books
/books/beaglebone-cookbook/index
/books/pru-cookbook/index
Accessories
************
This is a list of curated hardware accessories tested thouroghly with BeagleBone hardware.
The list is growing with support of volunteers like you. Checkout :ref:`accessories-home`
page for more information.
.. toctree::
:maxdepth: 1
:hidden:
:caption: Accessories
/boards/capes/index
/accessories/index
Indices and tables
********************
* :ref:`glossary`
* :ref:`genindex`
This work is licensed under a `Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/>`_.
Attribute original work to BeagleBoard.org Foundation.
.. image:: https://licensebuttons.net/l/by-sa/4.0/88x31.png
:width: 88px
:height: 31px
:target: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/