(IoT) Tip of the Day: MinnowBoard MAX is now

Today’s Tip…

Do you already have your Raspberry Pi2 running Windows 10 IoT Core (Beta)? If not, catch up. The Internet of Things is calling!

If so, MinnowBoards are now shipping. I have my three already and they are running Windows 10 IoT Core and Windows 10 x86 (full version).

Quick Specs:

• 64-bit Intel ® Atom ™ E38xx Series SoC (I went for the Dual-Core, 1.33GHz)
• Integrated Intel ® HD Graphics
• 1 or 2GB DDR3 RAM
• Audio Digital (HDMI)
• I/O
  • Micro SD
  • USB 2.0
  • USB 3.0
  • Serial Debug
  • 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ45)
• OS Support
  • Debian GNU/Linux
  • Yocto Project Compatible
  • Android 4.4 System
  • Windows 8.1
  • Soon to be Windows 10 IoT Core!!!

Once you have your board, download the kits and tools and then install Windows.

• Windows 8.1 Options
  • Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro Evaluation (x64)
  • Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro with Update – DVD from MSDN
• Windows 10 Beta
  • Windows 10 IoT Core Insider Preview at the Windows Dev Center

References:

“MinnowBoard MAX Hardware Development Board” - https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/dn781278(v=vs.85).aspx

“Meet MinnowBoard MAX” - https://www.minnowboard.org/meet-minnowboard-max/

“MinnowBoard MAX FAQ” - https://www.minnowboard.org/faq-minnowboard-max/

“Windows Dev Center – IoT” - https://dev.windows.com/en-us/iot

“Microsoft brings Windows 10 to Makers” - https://blogs.windows.com/buildingapps/2015/04/29/microsoft-brings-windows-10-to-makers/