What will you create? The Intel Galileo Gen 2 is the first in a series of Arduino - certified development and prototyping boards. Built on Intel architecture, it's perfect for makers, students, educators, and DIY electronics fans. It offers a fully open - source hardware and software development environment, enhancing the Arduino product line and providing more advanced computing power for those familiar with Arduino tools. This board is hardware, software, and pin - compatible with many Arduino Uno R3 shields and lets you use Linux firmware calls in Arduino sketch programming. New features include a 6 - pin 3.3V USB TTL UART header for Linux debug, 12 fully native GPIOs for better speed and drive strength, 12 - bit PWM for precise servo control, redirectable console UART1, 12V PoE capability (with module installation), and a power regulation system accepting 7V - 15V power supplies. Key features are an Intel Quark SoC X1000 application processor up to 400 MHz, support for various I/O interfaces, 256 MB DDR3, 512 kb SRAM, 8 MB NOR Flash, 8 kb EEPROM, and microSD support up to 32 GB. It's programmable via the Arduino IDE on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and supports Yocto 1.4 Poky Linux. Specifications include a size of 123.8 mm x 72.0 mm and a weight of 340g. Documents include the Galileo Main Page and Getting Started guide. The shipping list contains one Intel Galileo Gen 2 Development Board.
Using the Intel Galileo Gen 2 Development Board is easy. First, connect it to your computer through the USB port. You can use the Arduino IDE on Windows, Mac, or Linux to program it. When using it with Arduino Uno R3 shields, just attach them to the board as they are hardware - compatible. For power, you can use a power supply from 7V to 15V, or if you want, install the PoE module for 12V power - over - Ethernet. When programming, you can take advantage of the 12 - bit PWM for precise control of servos. Remember, when doing Linux debug, use the new 6 - pin 3.3V USB TTL UART header with a standard FTDI USB serial cable. Keep the board in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures. If you're not using it for a long time, disconnect the power supply. That's all you need to know to get started and keep your board in good condition.
