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ROADTEST POLL: Would You Be Interested in Roadtesting an Open Source Single Board Computer?

rscasny

imageI have a couple of new BeagleBone SBCs that I'd like the community to roadtest.

This poll is to gauge the level of interest.

About the product:

BeaglePlay is an open-source single board computer designed to simplify the process of adding sensors, actuators, indicators, human interfaces, and connectivity to a reliable embedded system. It features a powerful 64-bit, quad-core processor and innovative connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, sub-GHz wireless, and single-pair Ethernet with power-over-data-line. With compatibility with 1,000s of off-the-shelf add-ons and a customized Debian Linux image, BeaglePlay makes expansion and customization easy. It also includes ribbon-cable connections for cameras and touch-screen displays, and a socket for a battery-backed real-time-clock, making it ideal for human-machine interface designs. With its competitive price and user-friendly design, BeaglePlay provides a positive development experience for users.

Features

  • Multicore A53s with R5, M4s and PRUs processor, TI AM6254
  • WiFi/2.4G, MIMO/5G, SISO M2 1216, TI WL1807 Wi-Fi module, U.FL x2
  • TI BLE/SubG CC1352P7 M4+M0 with BeagleConnect firmware
  • 2GB(1Gb x 16)-1600MHz 3200Mbps DDR
  • Kingston 16GB eMMC
  • Gigabit Ethernet with RJ45 x1, single pair Ethernet and power over with RJ11
  • Power input with USB Type-C
  • HDMI Type-A supports up to Full-HD/1080P with 24-bit RGB
  • Support FPC 22pin CSI and FPC 40pin OLDI
  • 1x MikroBus connector, 1x USB Type-A, 1x micro SD socket, 1x QWIIC, 1x grove connector, 1x RTC

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  • Interesting board.

    I wonder how much current it consumes?

  • in reply to DAB

    It requires a 5V 3A power supply.

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  • in reply to charlieo21

    I would challenge the assumption it requires a 5V 3A power supply.

    I think if the RoadTest requires the candidate to provide the power supply it needs to state that or provide the supply. It has been suggested in another post an escrow be established for a candidate to participate. The participant having to purchase a PS can be a burden just like an escrow. I have struggled with cables used in RoadTests to discover I'm using the wrong one. Great teaching moment but hey was the RoadTest about the correct cable.

    If you want to test a Raspberry Pi you better have knowledge of power requirements or your frustration will mount. Clearly tell me what I am getting and what I would need to purchase. If I have to purchase, what is recommended not leave me guessing. Try any old 5V 3A PS on a Pi and let me know of the success.

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  • in reply to charlieo21

    I would challenge the assumption it requires a 5V 3A power supply.

    I think if the RoadTest requires the candidate to provide the power supply it needs to state that or provide the supply. It has been suggested in another post an escrow be established for a candidate to participate. The participant having to purchase a PS can be a burden just like an escrow. I have struggled with cables used in RoadTests to discover I'm using the wrong one. Great teaching moment but hey was the RoadTest about the correct cable.

    If you want to test a Raspberry Pi you better have knowledge of power requirements or your frustration will mount. Clearly tell me what I am getting and what I would need to purchase. If I have to purchase, what is recommended not leave me guessing. Try any old 5V 3A PS on a Pi and let me know of the success.

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  • in reply to colporteur

    I don't think it comes with a power supply when I opened up the package we received them in. Adding in a power supply is not really a problem. Often times roadtesters have a power supply or power cords and we ask them what they need. The power supply shouldn't be a deal breaker. 

  • in reply to rscasny

    A matching power supply would be nice. I was myself thinking a usb-c to terminal board adapter to be included ,  most any power supply could be used and the tester could try different variations of current limit/voltage sag. Some Grove connector pigtails would also be really helpful, I have a nice collection of sensors , most don't have Grove connectors. The sensors that do have Grove connectors have lost their provided cables in the micro-black hole that randomly moves about in my man-cave.