I really like how clearly you explain things in your videos. I don't have any ambiguity as to what you are doing. I also appreciate how clear your speech is. Aside from all that, this project board is really exciting! Interfacing through a linux interface opens up a world of possibilities for makers!
I'm going to take a guess that you didn't watch the whole video. As I say at the end, using a BeagleBone to make an LED blink "is definitely overkill." You need to start somewhere when you want to learn how to work with GPIO on the BeagleBone and blinking LED is a good starting point. Where you take it from there is up to you!
@MisterAlexUk Thanks for the feedback. We're always struggling with the right balance between a detailed tutorial and an overview. Check the link the description for the full write up.
Did you know that when you are writing Linux commands and paths in the terminal, you can press 'Tab" key to get the full command name or path? ;) It makes "moving" around the terminal much easier and faster.
@ranthoron I replied to another person who brought this up. I need the video to move at a certain pace, not too slow and not too fast. Shell history and tab completion makes things move by too quickly and make people feel lost when they're just learning this stuff. But I can totally understand how seasoned command line users might find it frustrating to watch my type it all out. I just don't want novices to feel discouraged.
@kasta867 If you want a full featured web server, it's there. Time without a RTC chip. Saving data without an SD shield. Easy remote access to the data (through many means). There are a bunch of reasons. As I said in the video, there's so much support for Linux, it makes complicated stuff much easier since so many people figured things out already.
This is the first video that I have seen that makes me want to get a beaglebone. The documentation that is out by is hard to find, and not very good. I've heard a lot of people say that it is overly complicated for what it is, and want a more localized community (like the Arduino has). I'm going to wait to see one up close before I spend $90 one one for now.
@ideeman1994 Yep, there's a DVI "Cape" (like a shield) that lets you hook it up to a screen and use a GUI. I suppose then you can VNC into it to access the GUI remotely.
Thanks! I look at the BeagleBone more like a barebones computer rather than as a sophisticated Arduino. They both have GPIO pins and are the same size, but are very different. The BeagleBone is certainly capable for complex projects, but it isn't simply an advanced Arduino.
My open-source enthusiast, computer security professor also uses Mac. It surprised me too. I suspect that the reason is the locked boot-loader.. but I'm not sure.
I want one of these though I probably would not blink LEDs with it as that's like using a Bell Jet Ranger to get the groceries. Besides an Ardunio or PIC is easier for simple projects and a lot cheaper plus it won't eat batteries like a fast arm core will. I can see it being used as a media server,the brains for an internet enabled camera with pan and tilt,add enough smarts for robotic vision for a robotics project etc ie stuff you need that kind of power for.
Would this mean we can plug other devices into the USB port? Such as a wifi dongle and load the appropriate drivers for it in Linux and make these boards wireless? That would be cool.
I would really like to know how to make a led signboard, like the one at 3:28! preferably have it project messages from a website... perhaps stock quotes or tweets or maybe even weather! Would that be possible?
@rapandthekillers Why would you not think this is useful?? I'd never heard of BeagleBoard before this video, and for someone about to invest in an Arduino, this BeagleBoard seems much more powerful. Great, informative video.
one thing that confuses me is the raspberry pi so much cheaper and it has so much more functionality? ie hdmi out and acting like a pocket PC (literally) with the right distro
Some RISC Linux Platforms are over $200.00!!! How much is this thing? MakerShed: Our Price: $89.00 I'm still waiting for my RaspberryPi to be made after Pre-Ordering it for $35.00!
Look linux is free, user friendly (for the most part), pretty looking, free updates for life, and can run on pretty much any computer! So if you like the pretty look of your mac then linux has a desktop that copies the mac one and its as Versatel as a pc but its completely free!
The only good video in a LONG TIME. i'm was this close to unsubbing a week ago, and forgot to do it. Now i'm glad i didn't, this was really interesting. But, even if it's really cool and you can learn some things, i don't really see how this can be useful.
Not exactly. Arduino is a simple device that runs a single usermade program. The bone is a computer that runs an operating system, and a lot on top of it.
also we could argue just like the rest of the people about how it updates (which is just 5 minutes of your life) and how quick the start up time is. I will tell you those are pointless the versatility of the computer is whats important. for me at least I like a computer where I can modify everything from software to hardware. I even create video games from my computer (can MAC do that?) also there is not a lot of software geared towards mac (mac cant even run .EXE)
Sure it's expensive, but if you take an Ferrari engine and put it in a VW Polo it would be much cheaper. You pay for design, like the Ferrari. Programs like Photoshop for windows are remakes from Mac. And yes, a for a lot of people it's harder t use. But that's just because they are used to Windows.
are you implying that mac does not update? I would hope it updates. you will be stuck with bugs and glitches if it doesn't also your exaggeration is very false I have not updated for windows in 20 days or so anyways it takes like 5 minutes to update.
A friend of mine had one. I will tell you one thing they will never be better than windows as a whole. I am not going to lie Macs have some good software but the rest is not very good. first macs cost a lot of money. (this is proven) another thing that stands out with mac is that the hardware is not easily upgradable, so when your Mac gets outdated in 3-5 years you have to buy another one. for the comman man thats not very economical.with window computers you can upgrade everything
Mac update's one in 2-4 months and it update's without knowing. Twice win a week when I shut off down my Windows PC it has to update. If you don't know anything about a a Mac then just zip-your-lip.
Good to see more embedded linux material.These boards are great for all kinds of things.
I really like how clearly you explain things in your videos. I don't have any ambiguity as to what you are doing. I also appreciate how clear your speech is.
Aside from all that, this project board is really exciting! Interfacing through a linux interface opens up a world of possibilities for makers!
I'm going to take a guess that you didn't watch the whole video. As I say at the end, using a BeagleBone to make an LED blink "is definitely overkill." You need to start somewhere when you want to learn how to work with GPIO on the BeagleBone and blinking LED is a good starting point. Where you take it from there is up to you!
@MisterAlexUk Thanks for the feedback. We're always struggling with the right balance between a detailed tutorial and an overview. Check the link the description for the full write up.
awsome guy, i liked your presentation. Thx a lot for the incredible potential of the beaglebone...i'm just overwhelmed
@Proinventor91 Yeah, it's not as cheap as an Arduino, but to think of how powerful it is for the price, it's amazing, really.
I like all kinds of different platforms! Whatever gets the job done! (though that was a black MacBook I plugged the BeagleBone into!)
wow, an actual video applicable to make magazine. getting tired of arts and crafts time, plenty of time for that when I'm in the old folks home.
Did you know that when you are writing Linux commands and paths in the terminal, you can press 'Tab" key to get the full command name or path? ;) It makes "moving" around the terminal much easier and faster.
@ranthoron I replied to another person who brought this up. I need the video to move at a certain pace, not too slow and not too fast. Shell history and tab completion makes things move by too quickly and make people feel lost when they're just learning this stuff. But I can totally understand how seasoned command line users might find it frustrating to watch my type it all out. I just don't want novices to feel discouraged.
@executive When you're learning a new platform, you've got to start somewhere!
@kasta867 If you want a full featured web server, it's there. Time without a RTC chip. Saving data without an SD shield. Easy remote access to the data (through many means). There are a bunch of reasons. As I said in the video, there's so much support for Linux, it makes complicated stuff much easier since so many people figured things out already.
This is the first video that I have seen that makes me want to get a beaglebone. The documentation that is out by is hard to find, and not very good. I've heard a lot of people say that it is overly complicated for what it is, and want a more localized community (like the Arduino has). I'm going to wait to see one up close before I spend $90 one one for now.
@StoreFood Yes, I normally use that. But since this is a how-to, I didn't because I didn't want the text to move by too quickly.
@demytje The Arduino can only do so much at once. The BeagleBone is more powerful and can do more at once. Both are great, but for different reasons.
@ideeman1994 Yep, there's a DVI "Cape" (like a shield) that lets you hook it up to a screen and use a GUI. I suppose then you can VNC into it to access the GUI remotely.
Thanks! I look at the BeagleBone more like a barebones computer rather than as a sophisticated Arduino. They both have GPIO pins and are the same size, but are very different. The BeagleBone is certainly capable for complex projects, but it isn't simply an advanced Arduino.
My open-source enthusiast, computer security professor also uses Mac. It surprised me too. I suspect that the reason is the locked boot-loader.. but I'm not sure.
I want one of these though I probably would not blink LEDs with it as that's like using a Bell Jet Ranger to get the groceries.
Besides an Ardunio or PIC is easier for simple projects and a lot cheaper plus it won't eat batteries like a fast arm core will.
I can see it being used as a media server,the brains for an internet enabled camera with pan and tilt,add enough smarts for robotic vision for a robotics project etc ie stuff you need that kind of power for.
@SkaterK3 Thanks! I'm really excited about it too. Imagine what's around the corner!
this stuff coulda made my thesis a lot easier a while back
Would this mean we can plug other devices into the USB port? Such as a wifi dongle and load the appropriate drivers for it in Linux and make these boards wireless? That would be cool.
woah, that's just awesome! I want one now!
The mrBBIO code needs an update to be compatible with the BeagleBone Black latest Angstrom with the Linux 3.8.x kernel
what are the commands to acces the user leds???
@pippaengroda Yeah I'm looking forward to trying it out too!
I would really like to know how to make a led signboard, like the one at 3:28! preferably have it project messages from a website... perhaps stock quotes or tweets or maybe even weather! Would that be possible?
beagele bones r only for Linux?
@sulmann26 In Angstrom, the package manager is "opkg."
"overkill", what an understatement... there should be a warning attached to this video.
does processingORG run on it?
@rapandthekillers Why would you not think this is useful?? I'd never heard of BeagleBoard before this video, and for someone about to invest in an Arduino, this BeagleBoard seems much more powerful. Great, informative video.
Also arduino runs at 8Mhz and Beagle Board runs at 600Mhz. And Arduino is 8 bit while beagle board is 32 bit. You'll get the idea. :D
Does it support apt-get? Or opt-get?
Hello i would like to know the value of your led.
(Amps)
(voltage)
Thanks
Thanks for the video! I am trying to understand..so this is similar to an arduino, but accepts more languages?
Overkill or not, there's no better way to get started with something than doing something dead-simple.
He used a language called python to program the "Beagle Bone". The commands (like nano and echo) is terminal command lines.
All that to make a led blink??
one thing that confuses me is the raspberry pi so much cheaper and it has so much more functionality? ie hdmi out and acting like a pocket PC (literally) with the right distro
@Uejji
damnit stumbled on that awhile ago and forgot, anyways thanks for reminding me!
@isparrowreview Yep, check out the Ego Ticker videos on my personal account (the account I'm commenting with).
why use that instead of arduino?
I like this because of many IO pins. Now I can make a smart house.
Nice presentation :)
Some RISC Linux Platforms are over $200.00!!! How much is this thing?
MakerShed: Our Price: $89.00
I'm still waiting for my RaspberryPi to be made after Pre-Ordering it for $35.00!
isn't arduino code java?
Look linux is free, user friendly (for the most part), pretty looking, free updates for life, and can run on pretty much any computer! So if you like the pretty look of your mac then linux has a desktop that copies the mac one and its as Versatel as a pc but its completely free!
Unexport? Wouldn't that be import?
osx is based of free bsd which is SIMILAR to Unix. OSX DOESNT use linux kernel
coz he's awesome
@executive Ever heard of the program 'Hello World?'
Because I prefer it to other systems I've tried.
i made an led burner.i put in the led,run it.and BOOM! the nice smell of burnt led!
The only good video in a LONG TIME. i'm was this close to unsubbing a week ago, and forgot to do it. Now i'm glad i didn't, this was really interesting.
But, even if it's really cool and you can learn some things, i don't really see how this can be useful.
@lartti83 I believe you can make a start up script for that, just google "How to make a start up script in linux"
yaayy :) the comments section is open again.
Install Ubuntu?
The commenter below remined me of something, where is Collin?
colins lab?
Not exactly. Arduino is a simple device that runs a single usermade program. The bone is a computer that runs an operating system, and a lot on top of it.
Well, the kernel is a fork of BSD which has common history with Linux/Unix, but isn't the same thing
I soooo want one of these, I just wouldn't have the time to play with it :/
also we could argue just like the rest of the people about how it updates (which is just 5 minutes of your life) and how quick the start up time is. I will tell you those are pointless the versatility of the computer is whats important. for me at least I like a computer where I can modify everything from software to hardware. I even create video games from my computer (can MAC do that?) also there is not a lot of software geared towards mac (mac cant even run .EXE)
Sure it's expensive, but if you take an Ferrari engine and put it in a VW Polo it would be much cheaper. You pay for design, like the Ferrari. Programs like Photoshop for windows are remakes from Mac. And yes, a for a lot of people it's harder t use. But that's just because they are used to Windows.
It's actually BSD, but is very similar to Linux
are you implying that mac does not update? I would hope it updates. you will be stuck with bugs and glitches if it doesn't also your exaggeration is very false I have not updated for windows in 20 days or so anyways it takes like 5 minutes to update.
@basbrun Thanks!
Beagle Board, Arduino, Panda Board... We're getting all sorts of strange names... WHY NOT NAME THEM LITTLE LIKE PROFESSIONAL? :D?
I am looking to be an engineer of some sort but programming confuses the *hit out of me so I don't think it will be in programming.
and thanks for all the fish.
notice he is showing mac os...but plugged the bone into a pc, and has linux in the bone
That fried my mind -.-'
good thing i got sound on for this video or i wouldnt understand anything!
@amazinggadgets Nope, it's C++.
you mean unix, linux and osx is based on unix
HOW THE HELL ARE YOU SUPPOSEDTO DO THIS WITH WINDOWS??? UBUNTU ON MY SYSTEM CANT DETECT MY NETWORK DRIVER FOR SOME REASON
but.. mac osx isn't a copy of windows :S mac osx is built on unix.
No kipkay :(
Like the HAIR
the thumbs don't lie
cant wait to get my raspberry pi :P
bagle bone, beagle bon, bagle bon, beagle bone....
this guy says beagle bone like 4 different ways....
i thought he meant autistic. and i think he meant to say "linux? no thanks, my iq is lower than the room temperature"
A friend of mine had one. I will tell you one thing they will never be better than windows as a whole. I am not going to lie Macs have some good software but the rest is not very good. first macs cost a lot of money. (this is proven) another thing that stands out with mac is that the hardware is not easily upgradable, so when your Mac gets outdated in 3-5 years you have to buy another one. for the comman man thats not very economical.with window computers you can upgrade everything
@pippaengroda Same here ;)
Mac update's one in 2-4 months and it update's without knowing. Twice win a week when I shut off down my Windows PC it has to update. If you don't know anything about a a Mac then just zip-your-lip.
its too expensive 73€ in Europe... :s
Coooll
And here we are 2021 and the china ride is over
Than you don't need to update 334 times a day.
@MichaelMaleszyk damn
Make another giveaway
@mrichardson23 Okay, that makes sense I guess! ;)
arduino kills beagle bone in blinking an Led.
So basically i give my beagle a bone. Right? .....what?
@Arduinozine
i'll stick to a raspberry
um, no it isn't. OSX is based on BSD.. two different things.
i will include it my humanoid robot ....