SPIDER Automation | BeagleBoard BeagleBone Blue Robotics Computer – OSD3358, 512MB DDR3 & Integrated Motor Control | Wireless Connectivity & Sensor Integration
Product Overview & Embedded Robotics Platform
The BeagleBoard BeagleBone Blue is an all-in-one, Linux-based computer designed for robotics and embedded control applications. Built around the Octavo OSD3358 microprocessor, it combines computing, wireless communication, sensor integration, power management and motor-control interfaces on a single compact development board.
The board integrates 512MB DDR3 RAM and 4GB 8-bit flash storage, providing onboard computing and storage resources for supported software environments. Its wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), enabling network communication and wireless integration in robotics systems.
For motion and environmental sensing, BeagleBone Blue incorporates a 9-axis IMU and barometer. These onboard sensors support applications that require motion, orientation and barometric measurements. Integrated power regulation and state-of-charge indicator LEDs support the board’s 2-cell LiPo battery configuration.
Its robotics-oriented hardware includes dedicated connections for DC motors, servo motors and quadrature encoders. With USB 2.0 host/client interfaces, a MicroSD card slot and support for software environments such as Debian, ArduPilot, ROS and Cloud9, the board provides a consolidated platform for embedded robotics development.
Technical Features & Performance Characteristics
- Integrated Octavo OSD3358 Processor: Combines the board’s main computing platform with robotics-oriented hardware interfaces.
- 512MB DDR3 Memory: Provides onboard RAM for supported Linux-based software and embedded applications.
- 4GB 8-Bit Flash Storage: Integrated flash storage for system and software requirements.
- Wireless Communication: Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
- USB 2.0 Host and Client: Provides host and client USB connectivity for supported peripherals and computer interfacing.
- MicroSD Card Slot: Offers a removable storage interface for supported MicroSD cards.
- 9-Axis IMU: Provides integrated motion and orientation sensing for robotics and embedded control applications.
- Barometer Sensor: Adds barometric sensing capability for systems that use environmental measurements.
- 8 × 6V Servo Outputs: Provides dedicated servo connections for multi-servo robotics systems.
- 4 DC Motor Outputs: Supports connection of up to four DC motors through the integrated motor-control hardware.
- 4 Quadrature Encoder Inputs: Provides encoder input connections for motor feedback and motion-control applications.
- 2-Cell LiPo Battery Support: Supports a 2-cell LiPo battery configuration with state-of-charge indicator LEDs.
- Integrated Power Regulation: Combines power regulation with the board’s computing and robotics interfaces.
- Software Platform Support: Compatible with Debian, ArduPilot, ROS and Cloud9, as specified for the board.
Performance Advantages
- Consolidated Robotics Hardware: Combines computing, wireless connectivity, sensors and motor-control interfaces on one board, reducing the need for multiple separate control modules.
- Multi-Motor System Integration: Dedicated servo, DC motor and quadrature encoder connections support a range of robotic motion-control configurations.
- Onboard Motion and Environmental Sensing: The 9-axis IMU and barometer provide integrated sensing capabilities for robotics applications.
- Flexible Wireless Communication: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity support wireless networking and communication with compatible devices.
- Removable Storage Expansion: The MicroSD card slot provides an additional storage interface alongside onboard flash storage.
- Battery-Based Operation: Support for a 2-cell LiPo battery and state-of-charge LEDs is useful for mobile robotics systems.
Industrial, Commercial & Educational Applications
- Mobile Robotics: Development of mobile robotic platforms using DC motor outputs and encoder feedback.
- Autonomous Robotics: Embedded control systems using onboard motion and barometric sensors.
- Servo-Controlled Mechanisms: Robotics systems requiring multiple servo outputs for positioning and actuation.
- Motor Control Systems: Embedded applications using DC motor drivers and quadrature encoder inputs.
- Linux-Based Embedded Development: Development and evaluation of embedded applications using supported Linux software.
- Robotics Software Development: Projects using supported environments such as Debian, ArduPilot, ROS and Cloud9.
- Wireless Robotics Systems: Applications requiring Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or BLE communication.
- Sensor-Integrated Systems: Prototyping and development involving motion, orientation and barometric sensing.
Package Contents
- 1 × BeagleBone Blue Board
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | BeagleBone Blue Board |
| Processor Platform | Octavo OSD3358 |
| RAM Capacity | 512MB |
| RAM Type | 512MB DDR3 |
| Flash Storage | 4GB, 8-bit |
| Battery Support | 2-cell LiPo |
| Charger Input | 6–16V |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
