Updating Firmware via SPI Flash Programmer
The tutorial will update the firmware on a MinnowBoard development board using a DediProg SF100, an SPI Flash programming tool. It directly accesses the boot flash chip and the board[...]
Installing Windows IoT Core
Microsoft* has created a special IoT Core* version of Windows that lets you get up and running quickly. You’ll use Visual Studio to develop and create your next project. These[...]
Installing Yocto 2.4.1 Poky
The Yocto Project provides open source, high-quality infrastructure and tools to help developers create their own custom Linux distributions and is a helpful starting point for embedded Linux developers. The Yocto[...]
Getting Started with MinnowBoard Turbot Dual Ethernet (Dual-E)
This tutorial applies to the Dual Ethernet board, both the dual-core and quad-core versions, and we provide guidance on getting started, powering on, and executing a “hello world."
Getting Started with MinnowBoard Turbot
Here we provide guidance on getting started, powering on, and executing a “hello world." This tutorial applies to Turbot dual-core and quad-core.
Installing Automotive Grade Linux
If you want to run Automotive Grade Linux (AGL) on Intel Hardware (HW), follow the steps in this tutorial. The reference HW used by AGL project is compatible with both the[...]
Connecting a Device or Sensor to the Low Speed…
At the end of this tutorial, you will be able to connect an accelerometer to the LSE v1 header via I2C, manipulate device settings, and read the data stream. For[...]
Getting Started Troubleshooting
Sometimes things just don't go according to plan. You've carefully followed the tutorial steps, using the exact proscribed components and procedures, and things still don't do what they are supposed[...]
Best Practice: Windows USB Flash Drive Initialization
Various procedures in our tutorials require the installation from a USB flash drive. This Best Practice details the process using Windows as the host operating system to prepare the USB[...]
Installing Clear Linux
Clear Linux is a Linux distribution optimized for Intel Architecture systems. It is particularly optimized for lean and fast cloud and edge computing. A modular architecture and using the concepts[...]
Blinking an LED
For IoT devices, blinking an LED is a common “Hello World” example used to show a short example running. Here’s a quick tutorial to blink the MinnowBoard Turbot D2 LED[...]
Updating the Firmware
The MinnowBoard Turbot firmware is updated occasionally to make improvements or fix issues. This tutorial explains how to check and update your board’s firmware to the latest release. MinnowBoard Turbot[...]
Installing Windows 10
This tutorial shows you how to install Windows 10 full desktop version on your MinnowBoard development board. NOTE: This install process will not immediately need a purchased serial key, but you’ll[...]
Installing Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS
Despite its small size, the MinnowBoard Turbot can run desktop PC versions of operating systems such as Linux* and Windows*. This tutorial explains how to install a popular Linux release,[...]
Best Practice: Serial Connection
This Best Practice shows how to connect a serial console to the MinnowBoard development board. Connecting a serial console allows interacting with the UEFI Boot Menu without using an HDMI[...]
Setting Up Your Board
Congratulations on purchasing a MinnowBoard development board. This is the landing page for a developer taking their board out of the box for the first time. This is the right place to be no[...]
Choosing an Operating System
There are many choices for Operating System (OS), and this tutorial provides guidance to select the optimal one for your application. MinnowBoard development boards are powerful enough to support self-hosted[...]
Best Practice: Boot Media Selection
The standard firmware is UEFI based, which has a boot GUI that allows selection of boot media. Selecting the preferred order media is probed for boot images. This Best Practice is[...]
Best Practice: Contributions
All of the MinnowBoard development boards and the firmware operating on them are open source—meaning the firmware is open source software, and the hardware is open source hardware. Everything you need[...]