Plans for rev B

Rev B

Is

• Derived from BeagleBone AI rev A2
• BeagleBone form-factor
• Gigabit Ethernet
• microHDMI output
• 4GB LPDDR4
• USB Type-C SuperSpeed (dual-role)
• USB Type-A SuperSpeed (host-only)
• Possibly PCIe over Type-C (mux)
• Debian-based
• Roadmap to TI SDK
• 2x Pi-compatible CSI ribbon header
• Power connector (not barrel)
• Add HS USB expansion??
• Includes SubG radio

Is Not

• Guaranteed to have PCIe expansion
• TI-SDK based

Accessories

MMWAVE Grove sensor:

• Needed.
• Using AOP.

LIDAR sensor:

• RPLIDAR?

Robo Kit:

Is

• Sold into distribution
• Attractive to DIY Robocars groups
• Supports 3S1P battery
• Chassis
  • Likely based on https://www.seeedstudio.com/Robot-car-Kit-RC-Smart-Car-Chassis-p-4226.html
  • 2 mount points for 2 CSI cameras, one forward, one back, same time as LIDAR, not same time as stereo camera
  • Mount point for forward facing stereo camera, USB3 connected, not same time as 2 CSI camera, about 8-12" above ground?
  • Central top mount point for LIDAR, 360° motorized scan, roughly 10-14" from ground???, same time as cameras, need to be slightly above cameras
  • MMWAVE RADAR mount position forward-facing, 40-50° horizontal, 8-10° elevation, slightly upward adjustable mount to reduce ground reflections, clear line-of-sight
  • Determine how high we can put the cameras/LIDAR and still be stable?
• Able to add Grove/Click sensors
• Includes
  • At least a wide-view camera
  • BeagleConnect Freedom with remote control add-on
• Target under $299

Is Not

• A simple 2-wheel rover
• LIDAR, though it could be added separately
• MMWAVE, though it could be added separately

Use cases

2x Camera, 1 LIDAR, 1 MMWAVE

• 2x Camera over CSI
• LIDAR over 3.3V UART add connector for a popular one on the Robotics Cape
• How to connect MMWAVE?