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1070_0_Product_Manual - October 28, 2010 8:52 AM
Introduction
Overview
The PhidgetSBC is a fully functional Single Board Computer
with an integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8. At its most
basic, it can be thought of as a Phidget that you connect
using a network cable instead of directly to the USB. The
PhidgetSBC also provides four USB full-speed ports that allow
you to use normal USB Phidgets over its network connection.
This can extend the effective range of a Phidget from USB’s
maximum of 15 feet, to anywhere that your network reaches.
The PhidgetSBC exposes an easy to use interface for setting
up and running custom applications on-board, written in
either Java or C. This allows the PhidgetSBC to operate
autonomously, without the need for a graphical interface or a
remote connection at all times.
For more advanced users, the PhidgetSBC is an embedded
computer that runs a custom Linux Distro, built using Buildroot. We provide full shell access via a built-in SSH server,
full GCC and development tools, the GDB debugger, and all of the standard command line tools expected on a
modern Linux system. This allows for on-board development in C, and full access to the system for customizing.
An integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 allows you to connect devices to any of 8 analog inputs, 8 digital inputs and
8 digital outputs. It provides a generic, convenient way to interface your PC and PhidgetSBC with a wide variety of
devices and it operates exactly the same way as an external PhidgetInterfaceKit.
Product Features
Computer
Fully functional single board computer running Linux with Java and C libraries. You can compile your own
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programs or customize the OS, and run it on the onboard memory.
Easy to use configuration interface.
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Connections
An on-board powered 4-port full-speed (12Mbit/s) USB hub lets you
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connect Phidgets USB devices, and web
cameras.
Ethernet port and included USB Wireless networking adapter.
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Integrated InterfaceKit 8/8/8
The PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 allows you to connect devices to any of 8 analog inputs, 8 digital inputs and 8 digital
outputs.