pcDuino Mini PC Open-hardware Linux/Android mini PC with Arduino-compatible I/O pins pcDuino is a mini PC platform that runs full-featured operating systems such as Ubuntu and Android ICS. It has a built-in HDMI audio/video output interface. It is specially targeted for the fast-growing demands of the open-source community: a platform that can run a full-blown PC OS with an easy-to-use toolchain and is compatible with the popular Arduino ecosystem such as Arduino Shields (with a bridge shield) and open-source projects, etc. An API has been developed for the pcDuino that gives you access to all of the functions that you would expect using simple Arduino-style language. It comes with Ubuntu already installed, and is powered by 5V via a micro-USB port. All you need to do is to plug in a USB keyboard and USB mouse, then connect an HDMI monitor/receiver, and finally connect a 5V @ 2A DC input (note that the power connector is micro-USB). A10-based Mini PC Platform Board Features - CPU: Allwinner A10, ARM Cortex-A8 core operating at 1 GHz
- GPU: OpenGL ES2.0, OpenVG 1.1 Mali 400 core
- DRAM: 1GB
- On-board Storage: 2GB Flash, plus microSD card slot for up to 32GB
- OS: Linux3.0 + Ubuntu12.10, Android (Ubuntu pre-installed)
- Video and Audio Output: HDMI
- RJ45 Ethernet connection
- Arduino-style peripheral headers, 2.54mm spacing (not Arduino Shield form factor, but compatible with Arduino code)
- API access to UART, ADC, PWM, GPIO, I2C
- Power requirement: 5V, 2A DC in via micro-USB connector
- Program in C/C++/Python with GNU tool chain, or program in Java with standard Android SDK
- Dimensions: 125 × 52 mm
Comparison to Raspberry Pi Compared to Raspberry Pi, pcDuino has several advantages: Item | Raspberry Pi | pcDuino | Advantage | CPU | 750MHz ARM11 | 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 | Faster and more advanced CPU core | GPU | Broadcom Videocore | Mali 400 core | Faster GPU core | On-board Flash | None | 2GB Flash | Always able to boot; no issues due to SD card compatibility | HTML5 & Flash support | No | Yes | Important for internet browsing and programming | There are two micro-USB ports on the device; power should be applied to the one between the HDMI and Ethernet ports. The other is a USB-OTG port which can be used to plug the pcDuino into a PC or as a normal USB port. The two USB Host ports on the top side are for connecting a mouse and keyboard (or a USB WiFi Dongle and a hub for your mouse and keyboard). By default, there are two user accounts created: root and ubuntu. There is no password set for root by default. The default password for ubuntu is "ubuntu". When booting, there is no interstitial information provided to the primary display; the GUI simply shows up after about 15 seconds. By default, the screensaver blanks the screen about one second later. To change this, open the .xscreensaver file in the ubuntu user home directory and change mode from "blank" to "off". This will disable the screensaver entirely. Recommended Accessories At the bottom of this page you will find optional recommended products you may need. The A/V Kit contains USB and Ethernet cables and a mains-to-USB power adapter that can provide the 5V, 2A DC input via micro-USB that pcDuino requires. It also includes a USB hub that will be needed if you want to use the USB WiFi Dongle or some other USB device. A10-based Mini PC Platform Board Resources
Optional Recommended Products for this Item
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| A/V Kit for pcDuino: Cables, USB Hub, Power Adapter | | + | US$29.00 | | USB WiFi Dongle for pcDuino: RT5370, 802.11 b/g/n | | + | US$14.95 | | HDMI Cable, 6 ft., Standard, A Male to A Male | | + | US$4.95 | | Ethernet Cable, CAT5E 350MHz Unshielded, 7ft. | | + | US$3.60 | | Ethernet Crossover Cable, CAT5E 350MHz Unshielded, 5ft. | | + | US$7.00 | | USB 2.0 Cable, 6ft., A-Male / B-Male | | + | US$6.00 | | USB 2.0 Cable, 6ft. A-Male / Mini-USB (5-pin) B-Male | | + | US$6.00 | | USB 2.0 Cable, 6ft. A-Male / Micro-USB (5-pin) B-Male | | + | US$6.00 |
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