Hi Gerald, I followed the whole process. I unzipped it using 7zip. I got the .img file and mounted it on the SD using the win32 application. I even tried to plug it in with a DC source and it still didnt work. However when I power it on on its own, it does work. I can go into Amstrong and use the OS normally through HDMi
On Friday, November 1, 2013 7:44:46 PM UTC-5, Gerald wrote: > > If the LEDs are not starting then it is not reading the SD card correctly > or something was not done correctly in that process Maybe you did not > unzip the image before you coped it to the card. The image size should be > about 3.8MB in size when you copy it over to the card. The instructions on > the Wiki talk about the unzip process. > > Gerald > > > > > > On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 6:08 PM, sid2013 <[email protected]<javascript:> > > wrote: > >> Hey, >> >> I tried to use the getting started process and everything went well till >> the SD flashing part. >> >> I mounted the image on the uSD card as instructed on the circuitco, >> beagleboard, and adafruit websites, using the win32 installer. >> >> I put the uSD into the BBB and as instructed, held down the boot button >> before pluging in the uUSB cable. I kept holding the boot button for close >> to 20seconds, none of the user LEDs would light up. >> I just had the power LED light up, but none of the other four. I >> disconnected and tried this several times with no luck. >> >> Since I read about the USB power problem, I even resorted to use my >> Iphone USB charger to plug in the uUSB cable, this charge is rated at 1Amp. >> Still I couldnt get the LEDs to light up. >> >> As for the image, I mounted the Angstrom distribution image that was >> provided through the links from one of the websites you suggested >> >> On Friday, November 1, 2013 4:04:21 PM UTC-5, Gerald wrote: >> >>> I doubt they are knock offs. What happens is that sometimes a person >>> will buy a board, blow it up, send it back and gets a new one. The blown up >>> board ends up in somebody else UPS box. >>> >>> There is a way we can tell if it is knock off, but we have to have it, >>> not just pictures. >>> >>> But, as long as your board is working and boots up, you should be OK. >>> You might send an email to Logic and ask them about the red dot. >>> >>> Check the board and see if everything is working. >>> >>> Gerald >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 3:54 PM, sid2013 <siddharth....@gmail.**com>wrote: >>> >>>> I have uploaded images of the board it self. I dont know how helpful >>>> this will be. >>>> Do you know if the BBB boards sold by amazon are legitimate? Or chinese >>>> knockoffs? >>>> I mean are they known to fail or be defective? >>>> >>>> Amazon claimed that the seller was Logic Supply. I check their website >>>> and the beagleboard website. Logic supply is one of the distributors >>>> listed >>>> on the beagleboard website. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Friday, November 1, 2013 3:43:20 PM UTC-5, Gerald wrote: >>>> >>>>> The A5C and A6 are equivalent and the changes do not affect the way >>>>> it operates and is not for any known issues. We are just trying the keep >>>>> the design up to date. We just made a few tweaks to comply with an errata >>>>> that TI sent out. You can find information on the Wiki that describes the >>>>> changes. http://circuitco.com/support/**i**ndex.php?title=** >>>>> BeagleBoneBlack**#Revision_A6_.**28Production_**Version.29<http://circuitco.com/support/index.php?title=BeagleBoneBlack#Revision_A6_.28Production_Version.29> >>>>> >>>>> As to a white sticker with a pink dot, we did not put that there. We >>>>> have had several reports of questionable boards from Amazon. We are not >>>>> sure where the boards are coming from and in a lot of cases, no idea who >>>>> the supplier is supposed to be. We have no way to track it for sure nor >>>>> do >>>>> the suppliers. I have heard this story from other board makers as well. >>>>> That is why Amazon is not listed as a supplier by us. >>>>> >>>>> Gerald >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 3:31 PM, sid2013 <siddharth....@gmail.**com>wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> My BBB just arrived through UPS. I ordered on Amazon. >>>>>> >>>>>> I received the A5C version, I read a little bit and found that the A6 >>>>>> is the latest revision. >>>>>> Are there any known problems with the A5C or any improvements with >>>>>> the A6. >>>>>> If so, I will have have to return it and get the latest one. >>>>>> >>>>>> As I am new, I have no clue if these revisions will have any impact >>>>>> on my application. >>>>>> >>>>>> Also, I noticed there is a tiny white sticker on the back of the >>>>>> board with Pink dot on it. Now I was wondering if that is one those >>>>>> water >>>>>> damage markers, and because there is a pink dot, I was just worried if >>>>>> it >>>>>> is showing water damage or something. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Friday, November 1, 2013 10:22:33 AM UTC-5, Gerald wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> USB is only 500mA, so as long as you have no USB peripherals and >>>>>>> Ethernet, you should be fine. I recommend the 5V supply. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Most USB hubs should work. There is a list on the link i sent you of >>>>>>> the ones we know work. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> USB Hub may not need to be powered depending on what you plug in. As >>>>>>> long as it does not exceed 500mA on the USB, it will be fine. Those >>>>>>> devices >>>>>>> you mentioned will be under the 500mA. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Gerald >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Fri, Nov 1, 2013 at 10:18 AM, sid2013 >>>>>>> <siddharth....@gmail.**com>wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thank you for the reply guys. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Second query was that, is necessary to have the 5v power adapter ? >>>>>>>> I read on a lot of discussions that the OS is very shaky and crashes >>>>>>>> without the external power, especially with USB peripherals connected. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Also, which USB hubs you all recommend? That is, if I have an >>>>>>>> external power source, does the USB hub need to be powered? Or can I >>>>>>>> use a >>>>>>>> normal passive USB hub? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I currently have the Logitech Keyboard and mouse, with the Unified >>>>>>>> USB receiver, so I think I should be fine, but I'm planning to add the >>>>>>>> wifi >>>>>>>> dongle. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Friday, November 1, 2013 12:19:57 AM UTC-5, sid2013 wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hello everyone, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I have purchased a new BBB, as a hobby as well as educating myself >>>>>>>>> about linux and embedded programming. >>>>>>>>> I'm a electrical engineer with a power concentration, but I have >>>>>>>>> done some HDL programming and worked with MSP430's. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I was looking at many of the getting started tutorials online, and >>>>>>>>> it all got me confused, as all of them were written at different >>>>>>>>> points of >>>>>>>>> time, with most of them not aware of the new linux versions as well >>>>>>>>> as the >>>>>>>>> TI SDK. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I wanted to know whats my best option at getting started with this >>>>>>>>> board, without completely messing up the on-board image and being >>>>>>>>> stranded. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> There seems to be newer versions of Ubuntu and the TI SDK, but I >>>>>>>>> couldnt find much on if they are working properly and how I can >>>>>>>>> install >>>>>>>>> them on the BBB. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> My purpose for this board for starters is, that I want to SSH >>>>>>>>> through my windows 7 machine to the BBB and run the on board G++ >>>>>>>>> compiler >>>>>>>>> to do some basic C++ programming and getting the GPIOs to work >>>>>>>>> according to >>>>>>>>> my needs. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Please guide me to a tutorial that has the guidance for >>>>>>>>> installation of the latest and most stable OS for the BBB. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> My second query was that, is it possible to do Audio processing on >>>>>>>>> the BBB, if so, how? Are there addons to the default Angstrom OS or >>>>>>>>> any >>>>>>>>> other OS that can help me process Audio. 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