It seems maybe some of us stepped into the deep end of the pool too quickly.
I can always set the BBB aside while I learn the basics on an easier platform, thats not a problem. Which development board would you recommend for someone brand new to entire embedded Linux stuff? I think it would be easier to learn from the beginning, and work my way up to the BBB. Thank you. On Sunday, October 13, 2013 4:10:33 PM UTC-5, Eric Williams wrote: > > Yeah, the BBB isn't really for beginners, the learning curve is pretty > steep. > > It would help if you explained what you were trying to do with it. For > some hardware interface intros, try some of the videos Derek Molloy has put > together: > > http://www.youtube.com/user/DerekMolloyDCU?feature=watch > > > On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM, Gerald Coley > <ger...@beagleboard.org<javascript:> > > wrote: > >> Well did you check out the resource on the little white card that came in >> the box? http://circuitco.com/support/BeagleBoneBlack >> >> >> Go there and look at >> http://circuitco.com/support/index.php?title=BeagleBoneBlack#Extremely_Useful_Links >> >> I suggest in particular >> https://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/725368-getting-started-with-the-beaglebone-black-a-1ghz-arm-linux-machine-for-45 >> >> And http://derekmolloy.ie/beaglebone/ >> >> Gerald >> >> >> >> On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 3:21 PM, <coat...@gmail.com <javascript:>> wrote: >> >>> I have struggled with every aspect of the BBB. >>> >>> I get home from work, looking forward to maybe, finally accomplishing >>> something on the BBB- but every session is the same, lots of trials and all >>> errors. >>> >>> The advice given on the internet I am sure is good, its just my own >>> experience level that is holding me back. >>> >>> I tend to think of everything in scales of one to ten, including advice >>> given on these types of sites. I am sure for those that fully comprehend >>> Linux and development the advice here is excellent, but it seems to me >>> there is something missing- more detailed advice/instruction for those of >>> us at levels between 1 and 5. >>> >>> I believe many of us are slightly intimidated into not asking questions >>> here, are are afraid that even when answered we will not fully understand. >>> >>> So are their any sites devoted to true beginners, or other resources? A >>> site with just a few experienced members and many beginners would be a good >>> place for me as an example. >>> >>> Thank you. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "BeagleBoard" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to beagleboard...@googlegroups.com <javascript:>. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >> >> -- >> For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "BeagleBoard" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to beagleboard...@googlegroups.com <javascript:>. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> > > -- For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "BeagleBoard" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to beagleboard+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
