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= Hardware =
 
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== Ethernet ==
 
== Ethernet ==
The Zippy2 provides a standard 10/100BaseT ethernet interface and uses the Micrel [http://www.micrel.com/page.do?page=/product-info/embedded_control.jsp KSZ8851SNL] SPI to Ethernet controller.
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The Zippy2 provides a standard 10/100BaseT ethernet interface and uses the Micrel [http://www.micrel.com/page.do?page=/product-info/embedded_control.jsp KSZ8851SNL] SPI to Ethernet controller. http://www.micrel.com/page.do?page=/product-info/embedded_control.jsp
  
 
== SD/MMC Interface ==
 
== SD/MMC Interface ==

Revision as of 15:40, 6 February 2010


Zippy2-base.jpg

The Zippy2 Ethernet Combo Board (KSZ8851SNL-BBE-EVAL) is an expansion board for the BeagleBoard that provides the following peripherals:

  • 10/100BaseT Ethernet
  • Second SD/MMC Interface
  • Second RS232 Serial Interface
  • Real-Time clock with Battery Back-up
  • I2C Interface (+5V level)
  • AT24C01 Serial EEPROM for Board Identification


Hardware

Ethernet

The Zippy2 provides a standard 10/100BaseT ethernet interface and uses the Micrel KSZ8851SNL SPI to Ethernet controller. http://www.micrel.com/page.do?page=/product-info/embedded_control.jsp

SD/MMC Interface

RS232 Serial Interface

Real-time Clock

I2C Interface

Serial EEPROM

Connecting the Zippy2 to the BeagleBoard

Soldering the Expansion Header

Attaching the BeagleBoard

Creating a bootable SD/SDHC card in Ubuntu

Automated script

Design Documents

Zippy2-base.jpg


Software

  • place these files on your formated SD card per the instuctions at the LinuxBootDiskFormat page
  • boot your BeagleBoard while holding down the "User" button.