The Intel® Galileo Development Board is a game - changer. Based on the Intel® Quark SoC X1000 Application Processor (a 32 - bit Intel Pentium - class system - on - a - chip), it's the first Intel® architecture board pin - compatible with Arduino Uno R3 shields in both hardware and software. The digital pins 0 - 13, analog inputs 0 - 5, power header, ICSP header, and UART port pins are in the same spots as the Arduino Uno R3, following the Arduino 1.0 pinout. Galileo supports shields operating at 3.3V or 5V. With a core voltage of 3.3V, a simple jumper on the board can translate the voltage to 5V at the I/O pins, making it work with 5V Uno shields by default. You can switch the jumper to disable voltage translation for 3.3V operation. It's software - compatible with the Arduino IDE, making it super easy to use. Besides Arduino compatibility, it comes with several PC - industry standard I/O ports like a full - sized mini - PCI Express slot, 100Mb Ethernet port, Micro - SD slot, RS - 232 serial port, USB Host and Client ports, and 8MByte NOR flash. Visit the FAQ page for more details.
Using the Intel® Galileo Development Board is a breeze. First, if you're using 5V Arduino Uno shields, the board is set up to support them by default. But if you want to use 3.3V shields, just switch the jumper on the board. When you're ready to start coding, connect the board to your computer and open the Arduino IDE. Since it's software - compatible, you can start programming right away. When it comes to connecting external devices, use the various I/O ports available. The Ethernet port is great for internet - connected projects, and the Micro - SD slot can store data. As for maintenance, keep the board in a dry and clean environment. Avoid touching the pins with dirty hands as it might cause short - circuits. If you're not using the board for a long time, store it in an anti - static bag. And always refer to the FAQ page if you run into any problems.
