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  • Pub. Date: 17-Mar-2015
  • Publisher: For Dummies
  • ISBN-10: 1118992911
  • ISBN-13: 9781118992913
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  • ISBN-13: 9781118992913
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The definitive, easy-to-use guide to the popular BeagleBone board BeagleBone For Dummies is the definitive beginner's guide to using the popular BeagleBone board to learn electronics and programming. Unlike other books that require previous knowledge of electronics, Linux, and Python, this one assumes you know nothing at all, and guides you step-by-step throughout the process of getting acquainted with your BeagleBone Original or BeagleBone Black. You'll learn how to get set up, use the software, build the hardware, and code your projects, with plenty of examples to walk you through the process. You'll move carefully through your first BeagleBone project, then get ideas for branching out from there to create even better, more advanced programs.

The BeagleBone is a tiny computer board about the size of a credit card that has all the capability of a desktop. Its affordability and ease of use has made it popular among hobbyists, hardware enthusiasts, and programmers alike, and it's time for you to join their ranks as you officially dive into the world of microcomputers. This book removes the guesswork from using the popular BeagleBone board and shows you how to get up and running in no time.





Download the operating system and connect your BeagleBone Learn to navigate the desktop environment Start programming with Python and Bonescript Build your first project, and find plans for many more

To learn BeagleBone, you could spend hours on the Internet and still never find the information you need, or you can get everything you need here. This book appeals to all new and inexperienced hobbyists, tinkerers, electronics gurus, hackers, budding programmers, engineers, and hardware geeks who want to learn how to get the most out of their powerful BeagleBone.
Introduction 1(4)
About This Book
1(1)
Foolish Assumptions
2(1)
Icons Used in This Book
2(1)
Beyond the Book
3(1)
Where to Go from Here
3(2)
Part I: Getting Started with the BeagfeBone 5(42)
Chapter 1 Introducing the BeagleBone
7(10)
Touring the Original BeagleBone and the BeagleBone Black
8(5)
Exploring Uses for the BeagleBone
13(1)
Accessorizing Your BeagleBone
13(4)
Chapter 2 Installing the Operating System
17(12)
Introducing Linux
18(1)
Selecting a Distribution
18(4)
Knowing the factory defaults on your BeagleBone
18(1)
Downloading your Linux distribution
19(1)
Decompressing your Linux distribution
20(2)
Flashing and Inserting Your microSD Card
22(5)
Flashing a microSD card in Windows
23(1)
Flashing a microSD card in Mac OS X
24(1)
Flashing a microSD card in Linux
25(1)
Inserting your microSD card
26(1)
Flashing the Onboard eMMC
27(2)
Chapter 3 Connecting Your BeagleBone
29(18)
Connecting via USB
29(3)
Installing drivers
30(1)
Browsing to your BeagleBone
31(1)
Blinking the onboard LEDs
32(1)
Connecting via SSH over USB
33(3)
Windows
34(1)
Mac OS X and Linux
35(1)
Connecting via SSH over Ethernet
36(3)
Windows
36(2)
Mac OS X and Linux
38(1)
Connecting the Original BeagleBone via Serial over USB
39(2)
Windows
39(1)
Mac OS X and Linux
40(1)
Connecting the BeagleBone Black via Serial over USB
41(8)
Windows
42(2)
Mac OS X and Linux
44(3)
Part II: Covering the Basics 47(86)
Chapter 4 Introducing the Linux Shell
49(40)
Examining the Prompt
49(2)
Introducing the root superuser
51(1)
Exploring the Linux File System
52(25)
Listing files and directories
53(2)
Understanding the directory tree
55(1)
Changing directories
55(2)
Understanding relative and absolute paths
57(2)
Checking file types
59(1)
Creating directories
60(2)
Creating, editing, and viewing text files
62(4)
Removing files and directories
66(2)
Copying and renaming files
68(1)
Selecting multiple files in Linux
69(5)
Using long-listing format and permissions
74(3)
Managing Software on Your BeagleBone
77(4)
Installing software
78(1)
Running software
79(1)
Updating software
79(1)
Removing software
80(1)
Seeing what's installed on your BeagleBone
81(1)
Changing the Hostname and Password
81(1)
Shutting Down and Rebooting
82(1)
Commanding the Prompt Like a Jedi Master
83(6)
Recalling previous commands
83(1)
Autocompleting commands
84(1)
Using keyboard shortcuts
85(2)
Keeping everything clean
87(2)
Chapter 5 Designing Circuits
89(18)
Introducing Electricity
89(4)
Voltage, current, and resistance
90(1)
The water analogy
91(1)
A basic circuit example
92(1)
Examining the Equations
93(3)
Ohm's Law
93(1)
Power calculations
94(1)
Joule's Law
95(1)
Units of measurement
95(1)
Working with Circuits
96(11)
Circuit diagrams
96(5)
Color coding
101(2)
Resistor color charts
103(2)
Datasheets
105(2)
Chapter 6 Introducing Digital Electronics with the BeagleBone
107(26)
Looking for the Right Tools
108(4)
Breadboards
108(3)
Jumper wires
111(1)
Essential Components and Parts
112(1)
Getting to Know the GPIO
113(1)
Understanding How GPIOs Work
114(1)
Viewing the GPIO pins layout
114(1)
Setting GPIOs as Outputs
115(5)
Wiring the circuit for an LED
115(3)
Controlling the GPIO
118(2)
Setting GPIOs as Inputs
120(2)
Wiring the circuit for a pushbutton
120(2)
Controlling the GPIO
122(1)
Setting GPIOs as PWM
122(6)
Wiring the circuit for a brightness-regulated LED
124(1)
Controlling the GPIO
124(4)
Creating shell scripts
128(1)
Adding Capes to the BeagleBone
129(6)
BeagleBone Proto Cape
129(1)
BeagleBone Power Cape
130(1)
BeagleBone Motor Cape
130(1)
BeagleBone mikroBUS Cape
130(1)
BeagleBone GPS/GPRS Cape
131(1)
BeagleBone LCD Cape
131(1)
BeagleBone HD Camera Cape
132(1)
Part III: Programming with BoneScript 133(46)
Chapter 7 Introducing BoneScript
135(18)
Introducing JavaScript, Node.js, and BoneScript
135(1)
Introducing Cloud9 IDE
136(1)
Launching the Cloud9 IDE
137(4)
Exploring the Cloud9 IDE
138(2)
Creating a folder and .js file
140(1)
Blinking an Onboard LED with BoneScript
141(6)
Commenting
142(1)
Loading the BoneScript module
143(1)
Creating variables
143(1)
Configuring pins
144(1)
Setting the default pin state
144(1)
Setting an interval
145(1)
Creating a function
145(1)
Running the script
146(1)
Blinking More LEDs with BoneScript
147(6)
Wiring the circuit
147(2)
Opening the blinked.js demo
149(2)
Running the script
151(2)
Chapter 8 Experimenting with BoneScript
153(26)
Reading an Input
154(4)
Wiring a pushbutton
154(2)
Writing the code to read the state of a pushbutton
156(1)
Running the script to read the state of a pushbutton
157(1)
Controlling an LED with a Pushbutton
158(4)
Wiring an LED and a pushbutton
159(1)
Writing the code
160(1)
Running the script
161(1)
Adjusting the Brightness with an RGB LED
162(5)
Wiring the RGB LED
163(2)
Writing the code
165(2)
Running the script
167(1)
Sweeping a Servo with a Potentiometer
167(6)
Analog inputs
168(2)
Wiring everything together
170(2)
Writing the code to sweep a servo with a potentiometer
172(1)
Running the script to sweep a servo with a potentiometer
173(1)
Detecting Movement with a Motion Sensor
173(8)
Wiring the motion sensor
174(1)
Writing the code for motion detection
174(2)
Running the script for motion detection
176(3)
Part IV: Programming with Python 179(74)
Chapter 9 Introducing Python
181(16)
Getting Started with Python
181(2)
Making sure your libraries are up to date
182(1)
Installing the libraries
183(1)
Blinking an LED with Python
183(7)
Wiring the circuit for an LED
183(1)
Writing the code for an LED
184(5)
Running the script for blinking an LED
189(1)
Reading a Pushbutton with Python
190(7)
Wiring the circuit for a pushbutton
190(1)
Writing the code and running the script for a pushbutton
190(2)
Writing the code with interrupts
192(1)
Introducing if... else and if... elif statements
193(2)
Getting to know the print function
195(2)
Chapter 10 Experimenting with Python
197(40)
Fading an RGB LED with Python
197(6)
Wiring an RGB LED
198(2)
Writing the code for fading an RGB LED
200(3)
Running the script for fading an RGB LED
203(1)
Working with Analog Sensors
203(10)
Using the right voltage for the ADC
204(1)
Wiring an IR distance sensor
205(3)
Writing the code to measure distance
208(2)
Running the script to measure distance
210(1)
Wiring a temperature sensor
210(2)
Writing the code to read temperature
212(1)
Running the script to read temperature
212(1)
Sending an Email with Python
213(4)
Knowing the prerequisites
213(1)
Writing the code to send an email
214(3)
Running the script to send an email
217(1)
Mixing Up Projects and Creating Functions
217(12)
Creating a function with Python
217(3)
Sending temperature readings by email
220(2)
Controlling an RGB LED with distance readings
222(7)
Introducing UART
229(8)
Wiring the BeagleBone to an UART device
230(1)
Writing the code to test UART
231(3)
Running the script to test UART
234(1)
Understanding UART's uses
235(2)
Chapter 11 Mastering the Art of Coding
237(16)
General Programming Tips
237(4)
Variables and function names
238(1)
Constants
239(1)
Comments, white space, and indentation
240(1)
Debugging
241(4)
Diving into Binary and Data Storage
245(3)
Binary
246(1)
Hexadecimal
247(1)
Data storage
247(1)
BoneScript-Specific Programming Tips
248(2)
Looping, looping, and more looping
248(1)
Understanding the importance of JavaScript callbacks
249(1)
Python-Specific Programming Tips
250(5)
Creating functions to clear up the mess
250(1)
Creating time-dependent code
250(3)
Part V: Turning Your BeagleBone into a Desktop Computer 253(58)
Chapter 12 Using Your BeagleBone Black as a Desktop Computer
255(32)
Getting Started
255(1)
Connecting the Peripherals and Booting Up
256(5)
Connecting a Micro HDMI cable or DVI display
258(1)
Connecting a USB hub, keyboard, and mouse
258(1)
Connecting to your router
259(1)
Connecting the power
260(1)
Booting up
260(1)
Accessing the Terminal
261(2)
Roaming the Desktop Environment
263(4)
Viewing the Applications menu
263(1)
Using the task bar
263(3)
Working with multiple desktops
266(1)
Customizing the BeagleBone
267(4)
Customizing the desktop appearance
267(1)
Choosing a screen saver
268(1)
Creating icons on the desktop
269(1)
Changing the desktop background
270(1)
Using the File Manager
271(6)
Navigating the File Manager
272(3)
Creating blank files
275(1)
Creating new folders
275(1)
Opening a folder in the terminal
275(1)
Accessing external storage devices
276(1)
Using the Task Manager
277(1)
Browsing the Web
278(5)
Using the Customization menu
278(1)
Searching for web pages
279(1)
Finding words within web pages
280(1)
Using tabbed browsing
280(1)
Adding and using bookmarks
281(1)
Changing settings
282(1)
Shutting Down, Rebooting, and Logging Off
283(4)
Chapter 13 Building Your Website
287(24)
Introducing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
287(1)
Getting Started
288(1)
Using a BeagleBone Black as a desktop computer
288(1)
Controlling the BeagleBone remotely through SSH
289(1)
Creating Your First Website
289(2)
Organizing your files
289(1)
Opening a new file
289(1)
Writing the first line
290(1)
Structuring an HTML document
290(1)
Formatting Your HTML Content
291(7)
Adding a title
291(1)
Adding headings
292(1)
Inserting paragraphs
293(1)
Viewing your web page
293(1)
Inserting links
294(1)
Adding images
295(1)
Creating lists
296(2)
Formatting Your HTML Document
298(1)
Styling Your HTML Content with CSS
298(6)
Embedding a style sheet
298(2)
Knowing the basics of CSS
300(1)
Experimenting with colors
300(1)
Changing text appearance
301(1)
Understanding the box model
302(2)
Styling Your HTML Elements
304(5)
Wrapping up your content
305(1)
Dividing your web page
305(1)
Customizing your logo and navigation bar
306(1)
Customizing your container
307(1)
Testing your web page
308(1)
Publishing Your First Website
309(2)
Part VI: Playing with the BeagleBone 311(50)
Chapter 14 Building Your First Project
313(24)
Getting Started
313(2)
Wiring Up the LCD
315(5)
Wiring the LCD
316(1)
Writing the code for the LCD
316(3)
Running the script for the LCD
319(1)
Programming the Email Reader
320(2)
Putting It All Together
322(11)
Wiring the pushbuttons
322(1)
Understanding the concept
323(1)
Writing the code
324(9)
Adding the LED and Buzzer
333(4)
Wiring the LED and buzzer
334(1)
Writing the code for the LED and buzzer
335(1)
Running the script of the complete project
335(2)
Chapter 15 Running Your Home Automation Web Server
337(24)
Exploring What You Can Do
337(1)
Examining the Framework
338(2)
Installing socket.io
339(1)
Keeping your files organized
339(1)
Repurposing your previous HTML and CSS
340(1)
Wiring Your Circuit
340(1)
Writing Your Web Page
340(3)
Creating your GUI
341(1)
Adding JavaScript to your web page
341(1)
Explaining your main JavaScript
342(1)
Running Your Web Server
343(3)
Loading modules and initializing a variable
343(1)
Creating your web server
344(1)
Establishing socket communication
344(1)
Launching your web server
345(1)
Accessing Your BeagleBone with Another Device
346(1)
Dropping Your LED and Controlling an Appliance
347(2)
Adjusting Outputs with PWM
349(5)
Designing the GUI
350(1)
Writing your main script
351(1)
Creating your web server
352(2)
Launching the web server to control a PWM output
354(1)
Connecting a temperature sensor
354(9)
Writing your web page
356(1)
Creating your web server
357(2)
Launching the web server for your temperature monitoring
359(2)
Part VII: The Part of Tens 361(16)
Chapter 16 Ten Amazing Projects for the BeagleBone
363(8)
Underwater Exploration Robot
363(1)
Autonomous Sailboat to Tame the Seas
364(1)
Autonomous Robot for BeagleBone Black
365(1)
BoneScript
366(1)
Multimedia Center with Kodi
366(1)
BeagleBone Gaming Console
367(1)
BeagleBone As Super Nintendo
368(1)
BeagleBone Cape for Drones
369(1)
Desktop Five-Axis CNC Mill
369(1)
BeagleBone 3D Printer
370(1)
Chapter 17 Ten Resources and Tips for BeagleBone Users
371(6)
Finding Components and Parts
371(1)
Acquiring Electronics Starter Kits
372(1)
Protecting Your BeagleBone with a Case
373(1)
Attending Events and Workshops
373(1)
Joining the BeagleBoard Community
374(1)
Interacting with the Community
374(1)
Sharing Your BeagleBone Projects with Others
375(1)
Improving by Failing
375(1)
Looking for Project Ideas
376(1)
Finding Out More about BeagleBone
376(1)
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 377(8)
Common Sources of Errors
377(2)
Things Not to Do
379(1)
Miscellaneous
380(5)
Expanding the file system on your microSD card
381(1)
Accessing external storage devices when using the Linux Shell
382(3)
Appendix B: Controlling BeagleBone's GPIOs 385(4)
Controlling the GPIO with the File System
385(1)
Controlling the GPIO with BoneScript
386(1)
Controlling the GPIO with Python
386(3)
Appendix C: Guide to the BeagleBone's GPIOs 389(4)
Index 393
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