SBC3003 User Guide - Revision history

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Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

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	==Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting==		==Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting==

	For more in-depth information on developing on the PhidgetSBC, see the [[OS - ~~Phidget_SBC~~]] page.		For more in-depth information on developing on the PhidgetSBC, see the [[OS - Phidget SBC]] page.

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	==Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting==		==Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting==

			For more in-depth information on developing on the PhidgetSBC, see the [[OS - Phidget_SBC]] page.

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	{{UGC-Entry\|Date and Time\|\|		{{UGC-Entry\|Date and Time\|\|
	The date and time are set using NTP (Network Time Protocol) at boot. A NTP daemon continues to run in the background and will periodically update the clock, ensuring the time is always ~~accurateN~~.		The date and time are set using NTP (Network Time Protocol) at boot. A NTP daemon continues to run in the background and will periodically update the clock, ensuring the time is always accurate.

	There is a real-time clock with battery backup which will preserve date/time across reboots and power removal. If power is suddenly lost, the real-time clock may not have the correct time.		There is a real-time clock with battery backup which will preserve date/time across reboots and power removal. If power is suddenly lost, the real-time clock may not have the correct time.

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macOS

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	Open the Phidget Control Panel application and navigate to the PhidgetSBCs tab:		Open the Phidget Control Panel application and navigate to the PhidgetSBCs tab:
	[[File:Phidgetsbc_maccontrolpanel.png\|link=\|center]]		[[File:Phidgetsbc_maccontrolpanel.png\|600px\|link=\|center]]

	As shown in the image above, the Phidget Control Panel will relay the following information to you:		As shown in the image above, the Phidget Control Panel will relay the following information to you:

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	Double click on the icon to open the Phidget Control Panel and navigate to the ~~PhidgetSBCs~~ tab:		Double click on the icon to open the Phidget Control Panel and navigate to the Network Phidgets tab:

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	<metadesc>Single Board Computer running Debian with 3 high-speed USB ports, 6 VINT ports, ethernet and HDMI, with 512 MiB Memory and a 16 GB SD Card. </metadesc>		<metadesc>Single Board Computer running Debian with 3 high-speed USB ports, 6 VINT ports, ethernet and HDMI, with 512 MiB Memory and a 8 GB SD Card. </metadesc>
	[[Category:UserGuide]]		[[Category:UserGuide]]

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	==Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting==		==Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting==
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	{{UGC-Entry\|Armbian Packages\|\|		{{UGC-Entry\|Armbian Packages\|\|
	You can find a directory of Armbian packages [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidgetsbc/SBC3003/armbian/images/ here].		You can find a directory of Armbian packages [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidgetsbc/SBC3003/armbian/images/ here].

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Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

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			{{UGC-Entry\|Armbian Packages\|\|
			You can find a directory of Armbian packages [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidgetsbc/SBC3003/armbian/images/ here].

			We have both desktop and server versions available. The Armbian release is more like a general Linux release with the Phidget libraries bundled in, whereas the default OS on the PhidgetSBC is kept very minimal to improve boot time and performance for Phidget-focused tasks.
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	*If multiple webcams are attached, they will start up with the same settings (port number will be incremented for each one). When using multiple webcams, resolution and frame rates will have to be reduced.		*If multiple webcams are attached, they will start up with the same settings (port number will be incremented for each one). When using multiple webcams, resolution and frame rates will have to be reduced.

	==~~Technical Details~~==		==Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting==
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	~~===~~Connecting a USB Hub~~===~~		{{UGC-Entry\|Connecting a USB Hub\|\|
			If you plan on connecting more than 3 USB devices to the SBC4, you'll need to use a [{{SERVER}}/?view{{=}}comparetable&rel{{=}}USBHub USB Hub]. If you do, make sure you plug it into one of the ports highlighted in green below:
	If you plan on connecting more than 3 USB devices to the SBC4, you'll need to use a [{{SERVER}}/?view=comparetable&rel=USBHub USB Hub]. If you do, make sure you plug it into one of the ports highlighted in green below:

	[[Image:SBC3003_USB.jpg\|600px\|link=]]		[[Image:SBC3003_USB.jpg\|600px\|link=]]
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	If the devices you're plugging into your hub are rated for a total of 500mA or more, you should use an externally powered USB hub.		If the devices you're plugging into your hub are rated for a total of 500mA or more, you should use an externally powered USB hub.
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	~~===~~Ports and Connectors~~===~~		{{UGC-Entry\|Ports and Connectors\|\|

	[[File:SBC3003_Ports.JPG\|800px\|link=]]		[[File:SBC3003_Ports.JPG\|800px\|link=]]

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	:2. The USB ports can be used for connecting Phidgets, Wi-Fi adapters, flash drives, webcams, USB hubs, and other devices.		:2. The USB ports can be used for connecting Phidgets, Wi-Fi adapters, flash drives, webcams, USB hubs, and other devices.
	:3. The HDMI connector can be used for connecting a monitor the the SBC. In this situation, the SBC will function like any other Linux computer. (Note: you must plug the monitor in before powering up the SBC in order for it to be recognized).		:3. The HDMI connector can be used for connecting a monitor the the SBC. In this situation, the SBC will function like any other Linux computer. (Note: you must plug the monitor in before powering up the SBC in order for it to be recognized).
	:4. Six [[What_is_VINT?\|VINT]] ports, essentially an integrated [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=HUB0000_0 VINT Hub Phidget].		:4. Six [[What_is_VINT?\|VINT]] ports, essentially an integrated [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id{{=}}HUB0000_0 VINT Hub Phidget].
	:5. The SBC is powered from the barrel jack connector.		:5. The SBC is powered from the barrel jack connector.
	:6 These LEDs indicate the status of the SBC. The red LED indicates that the SBC is receiving power. The green LED indicates boot status. The green LED will turn on and off once during boot and then remain on while the SBC is running.		:6 These LEDs indicate the status of the SBC. The red LED indicates that the SBC is receiving power. The green LED indicates boot status. The green LED will turn on and off once during boot and then remain on while the SBC is running.
	:7 The micro SD card slot.		:7 The micro SD card slot.
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	~~===Power Distribution===~~		{{UGC-Entry\|Hardware Details\|\|
			The SBC4 is built around the A20 processor. This is an ARM Cortex-A7 based microprocessor from Allwinner Technology, which runs at 1 GHz. Connected to this is 512 MB of DDR3 SDRAM, and a 10/100baseT Ethernet controller. The microprocessors USB Host port is connected to 3 USB 2.0 High Speed ports.
	~~The 12V power supply is stepped down to 5V and distributed in the following way:~~		}}
	* Each USB port has 500 mA available.
	* The bulit-~~in VINT Hub Phidget has 500mA available.~~

	~~===~~Hardware ~~Layout===~~
	The ~~SBC~~ is built around the A20 processor. This is an ARM Cortex-A7 based microprocessor from Allwinner Technology, which runs at 1 GHz. Connected to this is 512 MB of DDR3 SDRAM, and a 10/100baseT Ethernet controller. The microprocessors USB Host port is connected to 3 USB 2.0 High Speed ports.

	~~===~~Software ~~Layout===~~		{{UGC-Entry\|Software Details\|\|
	The PhidgetSBC runs Debian/GNU Linux 9.0 as its operating system and gets booted with U-Boot.		The PhidgetSBC runs Debian/GNU Linux 9.0 as its operating system and gets booted with U-Boot.
			}}

	~~===~~Date and Time~~===~~		{{UGC-Entry\|Date and Time\|\|
	The date and time are set using NTP (Network Time Protocol) at boot. A NTP daemon continues to run in the background and will periodically update the clock, ensuring the time is always accurateN.		The date and time are set using NTP (Network Time Protocol) at boot. A NTP daemon continues to run in the background and will periodically update the clock, ensuring the time is always accurateN.

	There is a real-time clock with battery backup which will preserve date/time across reboots and power removal. If power is suddenly lost, the real-time clock may not have the correct time.		There is a real-time clock with battery backup which will preserve date/time across reboots and power removal. If power is suddenly lost, the real-time clock may not have the correct time.
			}}

			{{UGC-Entry\|Factory Reset\|\|
			The SBC3003 does not natively support factory reset functionality. However, if your SBC3003 becomes corrupt and needs to be reset to factory firmware, you can [[OS_-_Phidget_SBC#Writing_Image_to_SD_Card\|write a new image to the micro SD card]] (or a new card) to similar effect.
			}}

	~~===~~Configuration System~~===~~		{{UGC-Entry\|Power Distribution\|\|
			The 12V power supply is stepped down to 5V and distributed in the following way:
			* Each USB port has 500 mA available.
			* The bulit-in VINT Hub Phidget has 500mA available.
			}}

			{{UGC-Entry\|Configuration System\|\|
	The configuration system used by the SBC Web Interface is stored in ''/etc/webif''. It is not recommended to modify these files.		The configuration system used by the SBC Web Interface is stored in ''/etc/webif''. It is not recommended to modify these files.
			}}

	~~===Factory Reset===~~		{{UGC-End}}
	~~The SBC3003 does not natively support factory reset functionality. However, if your SBC3003 becomes corrupt and needs to be reset to factory firmware, you can [[OS_~~-~~_Phidget_SBC#Writing_Image_to_SD_Card\|write a new image to the micro SD card]] (or a new card) to similar effect.~~

	==What's Next?==		==What's Next?==
	Check the [[OS - Phidget SBC\|Phidget SBC page]] next for a guide on how to start writing your own programs, and more!		Check the [[OS - Phidget SBC\|Phidget SBC page]] next for a guide on how to start writing your own programs, and more!

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	You can get set up using this video or by following the steps below:		You can get set up using this video or by following the steps below:

	<center>{{#ev:youtube\|~~F0eDuQf5UxA~~\|\|\|\|\|rel=0}}</center>		<center>{{#ev:youtube\|DTHnd2xPxag\|\|\|\|\|rel=0}}</center>

	1. If you have any USB Phidgets, VINT Phidgets, or analog sensors, plug them into the SBC now.		1. If you have any USB Phidgets, VINT Phidgets, or analog sensors, plug them into the SBC now.