MediaTek LinkIt™ Smart 7688 Developer's Guide
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1.
Introduction
This section provide an overview of the MediaTek LinkIt™ development platforms and introduction
to the MediaTek LinkIt Smart 7688 development platform, which also acts as a guide to the
content of this document.
1.1.
What is MediaTek LinkIt?
MediaTek LinkIt™ is a collection of development platforms designed for the prototyping of
Wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Each development platforms provide a collection
of tools, hardware and related resources to enable developers to address one of the three
Wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) device sectors. (Figure to be provided).
1.2.
What is MediaTek LinkIt Smart 7688 Development Platform
The MediaTek LinkIt Smart 7688 is a Linux Wi-Fi SOC development board designed to enable the
prototyping of IoT devices. These devices include Wi-Fi security web cam and sensors for the
home or office, real time camera monitor for toddler and seniors as well as cloud-based
applications.
LinkIt Smart 7688 is an open development platform based on the
Linux distribution. The
platform provides generous memory and storage to enable rich application developments. The
platform also offers options to create device applications using Python, Node.js or C.
During prototyping the platform can take advantage of the free
to store data in the cloud. And the
MediaTek Labs Partner Connect program
get devices to market.
1.3.
Hardware Development Kits
The LinkIt Smart 7688 development platform offers two development boards:
•
LinkIt Smart 7688: MPU only. Powered by MediaTek MT7688.
•
LinkIt Smart 7688 Duo: MPU and MCU. Powered by MT7688 and ATmega32U4.
For more details on the development boards, please see Chapter 2, “Development boards”.
1.4.
Programming Environment
The LinkIt Smart 7688 development platform supports high-level languages (Python and Node.js)
and native application development (C). In addition, the MCU on the LinkIt Smart 7688 Duo can
programmed using the Arduino API and tools.
For more details on the software development options, please see Chapter 3, “Programming
Environment Guide”.
1.5.
Software Development Kit
LinkIt Smart 7688 offers a Software Development Kit with tools and utilities for tasks such as
configuring the development boards, updating board firmware, board support manager and
installing software.
