Programming the BeagleBone

This book is for anyone who wants to learn programming on embedded systems and understand key concepts such as GPIO, PWM, and Bus. It is intended for programming beginner who is willing to work on electronics projects and basic IoT applications. This book will be helpful to BeagleBone owner who wants to quickly implement small-scale home automation solutions. Some hands on is expected on C or Python. Some familiarity with electronics is helpful. However, it is not essential.

The BeagleBone is an ultra-small, cost-effective computer that comes with powerful hardware. It runs a fully-fledged Debian Linux OS and provides numerous electronics solutions. It gives you all the benefits of a Linux kernel, such as multitasking, multi-users, and extensive device driver support. It allows you to program in many languages, including high-level languages such as JavaScript and Python.

This book aims to exploit the hardware and software capabilities of the BeagleBone to create real-life electronics and Internet of Things (IoT) applications quickly. It is divided into two parts. The first part covers JavaScript programs. The second part provides electronics projects and IoT applications in Python. Starting with the basics needed to set up the BeagleBone and Cloud9 IDE, this book covers interfacing with various electronics components via simple programs. Finally, the book helps you create some real-life IoT applications.