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pcDuino3B - Dev Board
The pcDuino3B is a high performance, cost effective mini PC platform that runs full-featured operating systems such as Ubuntu and Android. In addition to running Linux and Android, the pcDuino3B has support for programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, Arduino, and more. You can even use your favorite Arduino shields for added hardware capability. The pcDuino3B has an impressive set of features including an IR receiver, SATA host, USB-OTG, LVDS LCD interface, MIPI camera interface, 3.5mm audio output, battery header, WiFi, Ethernet, and more. If you're looking for the 'kitchen sink' of development boards, look no further.
The pcDuino acts much like a computer, needing only a 5v (2A) power supply, keyboard, mouse and display to get running. You can even use the USB-OTG to connect remotely. Connect it to your network with either the WiFi module or the 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet jack so you can log data, run a web server, or control devices remotely. The more powerful pcDuino uses a dual core A20 processor which makes it one of the most powerful single board computers on the market.
An API has been developed for the pcDuino3 that allows the user to access all of the functions that you would expect using simple Arduino-style language. Additionally Ubuntu and Android OS Images can be found in the Documents section below.
- CPU: AllWinner A20 SoC 1GHz ARM Cortex A7 Dual Core
- GPU: OpenGL ES2.0, OpenVG 1.1 Mali 400 Dual Core
- 1GB DRAM
- Onboard Storage: 4GB Flash, microSD card (TF) slot for up to 32GB
- Arduino-Style Peripheral Headers
- HDMI Video Output with HDCP Support
- SATA Host Socket
- IR Receiver
- Li-Poly Battery Connector
- LVDS LCD Interface
- MIPI Camera Interface
- Audio Out:
- 3.5mm Analog Audio
- I2S Stereo Digital Audio
- USB:
- USB Host
- USB OTG
- Ubuntu 12.04 and Android ICS 4.2 Supported
- 0.1" Spaced GPIO Headers
- 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet Connection
- On-Board Wi-Fi Module
- Power Requirements: 2A @ 5VDC
- API to access the following interfaces:
- UART
- ADC
- PWM
- GPIO
- I2C
- SPI
- Program in:
- C, C++ with GNU tool chain
- Java with Android SDK
- Python
- 121mm X 65mm
pcDuino3B - Dev Board Product Help and Resources
Core Skill: Programming
If a board needs code or communicates somehow, you're going to need to know how to program or interface with it. The programming skill is all about communication and code.
Skill Level: Competent - The toolchain for programming is a bit more complex and will examples may not be explicitly provided for you. You will be required to have a fundamental knowledge of programming and be required to provide your own code. You may need to modify existing libraries or code to work with your specific hardware. Sensor and hardware interfaces will be SPI or I2C.
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Core Skill: Electrical Prototyping
If it requires power, you need to know how much, what all the pins do, and how to hook it up. You may need to reference datasheets, schematics, and know the ins and outs of electronics.
Skill Level: Rookie - You may be required to know a bit more about the component, such as orientation, or how to hook it up, in addition to power requirements. You will need to understand polarized components.
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Customer Reviews
3 out of 5
Based on 2 ratings:
1 of 1 found this helpful:
Is a capable mini PC
This device came with Lubuntu 12.02 well suited for this application and capable to do the job, also you can installed android platform, but Lubuntu is very stable for this type of applications and use friendly interface, came with a set of software tool, almost all you need, very good wireless. Is the best stand along Arduino friendly device I ever come across with.
Poor documentation.
The unit comes with software pre-installed however it does not work with the 7" LVDS screen and the camera does not work either. Documentation on setup is very poor.
Hey, Purchased this board to use as a data acquisition system for a senior design project. Loaded the Sparkfun example code for UART serial and the board crashed for 4-5 power cycles. Any ideas? I know the tutorials on the Linksprite page list a shell script to make Serial active, but I'd like to be able to dynamically do this in code. Please advise.