BeagleBone Blue

The BeagleBone Blue is a Linux-based microcontroller designed specifically with a set of robotics-oriented peripherals. It integrates these components in such a way to allow for ease in programming and working on controls. Our primary use for the BeagleBone Blue is to control the robot's motors and read data from sensors such as the IMU. The BeagleBone Blue communicates both wirelessly and through a USB connection. The IP address used to communicate with the BeagleBone is always 192.168.7.2. Code for controlling motors and readings sensors through the BeagleBone Blue is currently written in C.

The BeagleBone Blue is capable of controlling 8 6V servo motors as well as 4 DC motors, while reading data from 4 quadrature encoders. It can also read from a 9 axis IMU. The BeagleBone Blue is compatible with operating systems such as Debian as well as ROS.

Useful Links

• Specifications

• BeagleBone Blue GitHub Repository

• Getting Started with BeagleBone Blue

• Additional help getting familiar with the BB Blue