Programming the pcDuino
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Resources and Going Further
- Introduction to Linux - A simple introduction to Linux concepts and commands.
- Introduction to C++ - cplusplus.com is a great reference to the C++ language, and they have a good getting started tutorial.
- Introduction to Python2 - Python straight from the horse's mouth. Note that there are significant differences between Python2 and Python3, and Python2.7 is the version used in this tutorial.
- Programming serial ports in Linux - A good reference for programmatically reading/writing serial ports in C/C++.
- More about serial ports
- SPI programming in Linux - In-depth exploration of the SPI interface under Linux.
- SPI header file for C++ - For barebones information about talking to the SPI bus, this is the go-to resource.
- Python-SMBus documentation - Command reference for the SMBus package used to communicate via I2C over Python.
- Writing a driver in Linux - Sometimes, you just need to access kernel level resources. Drivers allow you to do this.
- Programmer's manual for the A10 - Subtitle: how to cause segmentation faults without really trying. If you want to try kernel level hacking to access hardware resources, this is a must-have.
- Datasheet for the A10 - Electrical specs on the A10.
- Turn your pcDuino into an Apple TV
- Automate your garage with pcDuino
- Introduction to pcDuino (PDF)
SparkFun Resources