Beaglebone first steps

The beaglebone black is here. Its much easier to get up and running than the XM.

Just connect the usb cable. More info here
http://beagleboard.org/Getting%20Started

I wanted to access internet on it. This can be done via the usb cable itself. No need to connect ethernet even! Magic :)

http://travis-lab.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/getting-on-beaglebone-on-internet-using.html

Add a sudo for ubuntu. And check the comments for an additional step for ubuntu as well.

Then I like some vnc every once in a while. So follow
http://digitaldiner.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/quick-hint-for-beaglebone-black-user.html

Voila!

Now for some kernel hacking magic!

I've noticed some stuff. The helper script is the way to access the ADC.

http://hipstercircuits.com/reading-analog-adc-values-on-beaglebone-black/

That isn't cool and has to be patched immediately! I'm looking into it.

Zubair