OSPI – RPi alternatives

[david.avdat]

Hey,

I’ve just ordered a new OSPi and about to purchase a RPi.
I might be able to put my hands on a new HummingBoard [freescale iMX6] which is compatible somewhat with RPi Model B.

Would it be feasible to use this board instead of RPi?
Thanks a lot!
David.

[scottsh]

I would think so, although you might have to do some work in the OS to get the GPIO pins mapped into use. For example, in Dan’s python-based Interval program you might need to map in a new python library to access the GPIO pins. Since the OSPi is all controlled from the GPIO pins that’s really all you need to do.

I think the OSPi can even power the HummingBoard, but I don’t know that for sure. It looked like it from the quick look I took at the hardware definition but Ray should confirm that. Otherwise, you might have to use an external power source.

Scott

[david.avdat]

Thanks Scott,

I hope Ray will confirm that asap.
Anyway, I will inform once I assemble it all together.

David.

[Ray]

I’ve never used the HummingBoard, so I can’t tell for sure. As long as it’s pin compatible with RPi, I would say it should work.

[david.avdat]

Thank you Ray.

I sure hope so.

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