November 28, 2014

LinkSprite pcDuino Lite

Overview

pcDuino Lite  is a high performance, cost effective mini PC platform that runs PC like OS such as Ubuntu. It outputs its screen to HDMI enabled TV or monitor via the built in HDMI interface. It is specially targeted for the fast growing demands from the open source community. The platform could run full blown PC like OS with easy to use tool chain and compatible with the popular Arduino ecosystem such as Arduino Shields (may need a bridge shield) and open source projects etc.

pcduino_lite

Hardware Specifications

Items Details
CPU 1GHz ARM Cortex A8
GPU OpenGL ES2.0, OpenVG 1.1 Mali 400 core
DRAM 512MB
Onboard Storage NO Flash, microSD card (TF) slot for up to 32GB
Video Output HDMI
OS Linux3.0 + Ubuntu 12.04
Extension Interface 2.54mm Headers
Network interface 10/100Mbps RJ45 and USB WiFi extension (not included)
Power 5V, 2000mA
Overall Size 125mm X 52mm

 Software Specifications

Items Description
OS
  • Ubuntu 12.04 (doesn’t support Android)
Language
  • English
API
  • All the arduino shield pins are accessible with the provided API
  • It consists of API to access the following interfaces:
    • UART
    • ADC
    • PWM
    • GPIO
    • I2C
    • SPI
Programming language support
  • C, C++ with GNU tool chain
  • Java with standard Android SDK
  • Python

 

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