On Mon, 23 Mar 2009, PeterElliot wrote:
>
> --- In "dave_linux" <> wrote:
> >
> > I wanted to buy one of the KIT-7XXX to get started hacking some
> > embedded Linux. I know its an indulgence - I could just do stuff
> > on my laptop, but its nice to be able to work with embedded stuff
> > and not risk messing up my laptop.
> >
> > I see they have several options at
> > http://www.embeddedarm.com/products/board-detail.php?product=KIT-ARM#
> > (wanted ARM). Any recommendations?
> >
> > Want one that most people are already using so can get help and
> > not run into weird problems that no one has worked through yet.
> > Fast boot up would be nice also. Don't need an LCD right away, but
> > may nice to add one in the future.
> >
>
> Hi Dave,
>
> The kit only mentioned above is an add-on to the relevant board to
> make it quicker/easier to start working on the corresponding board -
> power supply, SD/CF card loaded with OS and serial cables.
>
> Only the 7400 kit and the LCD (7390) kit have anything you can't get
> easily somewhere else. In these cases there's a small PCB which
> allows you to access the serial console of the device.
>
> I've only used the TS-7200, TS-7300 and TS-7390 systems, and prefer
> the 7300 or 7390 to to their use of SD card. I'm currently
> developing with the 7390 as it is much cheaper than buying the 7300
> and adding an industrial LCD panel, and it's a nice all in one
> system, but it depends if you want/need the PC/104 bus or an easily
> reprogrammable FPGA (which the 7390 lacks). The 7800 has a large
> number of users on this group, and I'll leave it to them to inform
> you if it's a better choice than one of the Cirrus boards.
at the risk of being slightly off-topic, if you're interested
specifically in an ARM board, take a look at the beagleboard as well:
http://beagleboard.org
cheap, loaded with features and a very active user community. just
another option to consider.
rday
p.s. there will be a new rev of the beagleboard literally within days
(it will be the "C2" rev) so make sure you're getting the new rev --
more memory, more features.
disclaimer: i have absolutely no financial interest in the BB, i just
happen to have one and like it. good luck with whatever you choose.
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