Many electronics novices are often required to choose a development board for practical design while learning ARM, which is an important step in learning embedded systems development. However, there are various ARM development boards on the market. How can one choose the right development board based on their learning direction?
1. Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi is a microcomputer board based on the ARM architecture. It has a rich set of interfaces and expandability, making it suitable for various embedded applications. The Raspberry Pi is favored by many beginners due to its low cost, ease of use, and open-source software ecosystem.
2. STM32F4Discovery
The STM32F4Discovery is a development board based on the ARM Cortex-M4 architecture, characterized by high performance, low power consumption, and ease of use. This board is also equipped with a range of sensors and peripherals, making it easy for beginners to learn and use various sensors and actuators in embedded systems.
3. BeagleBone Black
The BeagleBone Black is a development board based on the ARM Cortex-A8 architecture, offering powerful processing capabilities and a rich array of interfaces. Similar to the Raspberry Pi, the BeagleBone Black also boasts low cost, ease of use, and an open-source software ecosystem. Additionally, the BeagleBone Black provides more GPIO pins and expansion interfaces, suitable for applications that require higher hardware interface demands.
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