1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
This document is the System Reference Manual for the Skywire® BeagleBone Cape Lite.
Throughout the document Skywire BeagleBone Cape Lite will often be referred to as
'the cape,' although it may be referred to by its full name.
The NimbeLink Skywire modem is available with bundled data plans from leading
cellular carriers.
The Skywire cellular modem and antennas are sold separately.
Make sure you check NimbeLink's Skywire BeagleBone Cape Lite product page for the
most up to date information.
1.2 Product Description
The Skywire BeagleBone Cape Light is a cape that allows easy access to the Internet of
Things (IoT) via cellular connection. BeagleBone Black and BeagleBone Green are
low-cost, community-supported development platforms that allows quick, easy
application development. They accepts plug-in boards called “capes” that allow a wide
variety of expanded capabilities. The Skywire BeagleBone Cape Light supports any of
NimbeLink’s end-device certified Skywire plug-in cellular modems with optional
bundled, no-contract cellular plans and in addition to cellular connectivity offers:
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Wide power supply input 5V-15V (12V recommended)
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Compatible with the BeagleBone Black, BeagleBone Black Wireless, and the BeagleBone
Green.
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BeagleBone Green Wireless can be used with additional standoffs
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Two user populatable Grove sensor interfaces for easy sensor interfacing
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Fast, easy prototyping made possible by the Skywire BeagleBone Cape Light.
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