BeagleBone Black has been a very popular Linux computer for several years. GHI Electronics is a licensed manufacture of BeagleBone Black, producing them right in Michigan, USA. You can learn about it on the BeagleBoard website.
To receive the US-made BeagleBone Black, make sure you order part number BBB01-SC-505 by GHI Electronics.
Capes
GHI Electronics has designed several BB capes that work with BeagleBone Black and other BeagleBoard products as well. These are all made in Michigan, USA.
Communication Cape
Quickly develop industrial communication applications with an array of protocols including RS485 and CAN
Power Cape
Provides a complete power interface with regulated 3.3V and 5V out as well as up to 30V input voltage
Relay Cape
Control things like lights, pumps and more in any home automation project with 4 relay switches
Servo Cape
Control up to 16 servos for may remote control, robotics or automation projects
Motor Cape
Drive up to 4 DC motors with direction and PWM control.
Load Driver Cape
Drive high-current loads like relays, motors, solenoids, and high current LEDs
Prototyping Cape
Provides a blank slate including a grid of plated through-holes for external components
Ordering Info
| Description | Part Number* | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BeagleBone Black | BBB01-SC-505 | Active |
| Servo Cape | SRVCPE-BBBCAPE | Active |
| Communication Cape | COMCPE-BBBCAPE | Active |
| Relay Cape | RLYCPE-BBBCAPE | Active |
| Motor Cape | MRTCPE-BBBCAPE | Active |
| Load Driver Cape | LODCPE-BBBCAPE | Active |
| Prototyping Cape | PROCPE-BBBCAPE | Active |
| Power Cape | PWRCPE-BBBCAPE | Active |
*All are Made in Michigan, USA.
Technical Resources
Technical support for BeagleBoard products is provided directly by their team at https://www.beagleboard.org/
