Small in size & cost: Meet PocketBeagle®, the $25 development board for hobbyists, educators and professionals

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BeagleBoard.org Foundation

Sep 21, 2017, 11:00 ET

ROCHESTER, Mich., Sept. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest BeagleBoard.org® board is PocketBeagle®, an ultra-tiny-yet-complete open-source USB-key-fob computer. PocketBeagle® features an incredible low cost, slick design and simple usage, making PocketBeagle® the ideal development board for beginners and professionals alike.

$25 BeagleBoard.org PocketBeagle(R) hobbyist, educator and professional friendly computer project
$25 BeagleBoard.org PocketBeagle(R) hobbyist, educator and professional friendly computer project

Hobbyists.
At 35 x 56 x 5 mm, PocketBeagle® is small and flexible enough to fit in gaming, 3D printing, robotics or other electronics projects; and affordable enough to dedicate one to live permanently in each of those different projects. PocketBeagle® not only includes a 1-GHz processor, but also industrial-oriented peripherals and microcontrollers optimized for interfacing to the physical world.

Educators.
PocketBeagle® doesn't require installation of tools to get started. You develop directly in your web browser, a tool you already know; and PocketBeagle® can easily be reset to factory conditions, leaving you free to experiment.

Professionals.
PocketBeagle® utilizes a simple open-source hardware design and a catalog-available, well-documented processor. PocketBeagle® avoids consuming precious hardware resources, leaving them available for design goals. Most importantly, PocketBeagle® respects time and helps avoid risk by providing a solution for rapid prototyping without slowing the path to production. BeagleBoard.org®'s community of serious developers allows for crowdsourced similar attempts, answers and experiences.

Summary of Key Features

  • Low cost Linux computer with tremendous expansibility
  • Opportunity to learn many programming aspects from educators on-line
  • Openness and flexibility tear down limits on your imagination

Summary of Technical Specifications

  • 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

PocketBeagle® is available today from Arrow, DigiKey and Mouser. Visit https://beagleboard.org/pocket.

About BeagleBoard.org®
BeagleBoard.org® was founded in 2008 by a group of enthusiastic engineers interested in creating powerful, open and embedded devices. BeagleBoard.org® pioneered new ground in open hardware and has worked on the concept and realization of BeagleBoard®, BeagleBoard®-xM, BeagleBoard®-X15, BeagleBone®, BeagleBone® Black, BeagleBone® Black Wireless, BeagleBone® Blue, and now introducing PocketBeagle®. From 2008- 2017 BeagleBoard.org® continues to be focused on growth in education, embedded devices, robotics, and industrial computing. The BeagleBoard.org® community has tens of thousands of engaged participants who aim to fuel innovations and collaboration. Visit http://www.beagleboard.org/ or email [email protected] to get started.

SOURCE BeagleBoard.org Foundation