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In this blog post, you will learn how to install ROS core on the BeagleBone Black/Green/Blue. For demonstration purposes, I will use the Machinekit Debian Stretch image as a base. If you haven't read my blog post about why Machinekit and ROS would be a great combo, I encourage you to read it later. Although the BeagleBone Blue is designed ...
Working on the First Open Source Hardware Parallel Port Cape for the BeagleBone
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In this blog post, I will present you my latest project: The first open source hardware (OSH) parallel port cape for the BeagleBone. The goal of this project is to make Machinekit easier to use for a broader audience and to provide a turnkey control solution for CNC machines. The Operator GUI will run on Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android. ...
Machinekit with Debian Stretch on the BeagleBone Black
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This is a quick and easy guide to get from an RCN Debian Linux image for the BeagleBone (Black) to a working Machinekit installation. At the time of writing this blog post, there is no ready to use image available. However, in the future, there might be a ready to use image with everything set-up and ready. So please check ...