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Today, I will talk to you about what Maker is in embedded Linux. Many people may not know much about it. In order to make you understand better, the editor has summarized the following for you. I hope you can get something according to this article.

The Chinese meaning of Maker is similar to that of "founder". Founder refers to a group of people who love technology and practice, who enjoy sharing technology and exchanging ideas. But in order to keep the original taste of Maker, we use the English Maker here. Maker culture is an extension of DIY (Do IT Yourself) culture, which combines technical elements.

1.1 the World of Maker

Maker's interests are mainly focused on engineering-oriented topics, such as electronics, machinery, robotics and 3D printing, as well as the skilled use of related tools, such as CNC (numerical control machine tools), laser cutting machines, etc., as well as traditional metalworking, carpentry and artistic creation. They are good at mining new technologies and encouraging innovation and prototyping. They not only have ideas, but also have formed works. They are faithful practitioners of "the unity of knowledge and practice". They focus on learning new things in practice and using them creatively. Maker's sense of smell to the new technology is extremely high, for devices like the BeagleBone, will not escape their eyes. Of course, before introducing BeagleBone, we should take a look at embedded Linux. This article is selected from "University tyrants of BeagleBone Black Quick start course"

1.1.1 Linux in Maker's eyes

If you've ever heard of Linux, your first instinct is that it's a computer operating system, just like OS X and Windows. From the beginning of its birth to now, the most common people know is the user desktop and server system. But now it dabbles in more than that. It now runs in a variety of electronic devices, such as smartphones, routers and even toasters. It is true that Linux systems are running in these systems, but Linux for this purpose is usually referred to as embedded Linux systems. Embedded Linux systems blur the definition between computers and devices. This ambiguity opens the way to Maker, making more powerful tools available to ordinary people, not just those who make a living with electronic design.

1.1.2 BeagleBone in Maker's eyes

When it comes to electronic design, some Maker prefer microcontroller platforms, such as the hot Arduino. But for some of the more complex projects, the 8-bit microcontroller is somewhat stretched. For example, an 8-bit microcontroller can barely handle audio with a low sampling rate, but it is really powerless for video processing. However, with the vigorous development of embedded systems, it is easier for primary and intermediate users to access them than before.

BeagleBone is an embedded Linux development board for Maker design. It is an open source hardware that uses TI processors at the core of the ARM Cortex-A family. This processor is designed for low-power mobile devices, which is why it can easily run Android systems. As shown in figure 1.1, the Arduino Uno compatible board is compared with the BeagleBone Black size. This article is selected from "University tyrants of BeagleBone Black Quick start course"

Figure 1.1 comparison of Arduino Uno compatible board and BeagleBone Black size

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