Pepper 43R Handheld Development Kit (4.3")
Pepper 43R Handheld Development Kit (4.3") is a Pepper 43R based handheld development kit that runs Android or Yocto Project Linux and provides everything needed to prototype on the world's most popular operating systems.
It features the TI WiLink8 combo-connectivity module (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1 + BLE) and the Newhaven 4.3" Resistive LCD touchscreen.
Pepper 43R Handheld Development Kit (4.3") 
This Gumstix 4.3-inch Handheld Development Kit has all the hardware you need to get started with your own handheld application. It features a 4.3-inch LCD resistive touch screen, audio in/out, push-buttons and more. At the heart of the system is a WiFi/Bluetooth-enabled Pepper 43R SBC running Yocto Project Linux or Android, providing handheld developers with the world's most popular mobile operating system.
Features:
- Pepper 43R single board computer (SBC).
- TI WiLink 8 combo-connectivity module (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.1 + BLE
- Newhaven 4.3" Resistive LCD touchscreen.
This kit includes:
- Pepper 43R SBC
- 4.3-inch Newhaven LCD resistive touch screen
- Yocto system image microSD card
- U.FL antenna
- Standard-A to micro-B USB cable
- Ethernet cable
- 5V, 3.5A US wall adapter
Optional: For users preferring not to use a wall adapter, this kit works with an external battery (not included). The battery must be between 5.5V - 36V and its cable should fit into a 2-cell JST XH balance connector. Examples here.
Customize Your Board
The Pepper 43R included in this kit is available in Geppetto for you to make it your own. Swap the 4.3" LCD connector for a 5.0" or 7.0", add WiFi or LTE connectivity or strip it down to the bare essentials. Make it the board you need with Geppetto's easy to use drag-and-drop interface.
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| Included Components | ||
| ethernet cable 6 ft | ethernet cable 6 ft CAT-5 |
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| USB Cable (micro-B to standard-A) | USB Cable (micro-B to standard-A) |
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| Newhaven 4.3-inch LCD with resistive touch | NewHaven 4.3-inch LCD, 480 x 272 pixels, resistive touch |
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| Pepper 43R package | Contains the Pepper 43R board, a u.FL collar with Antenna, a box and a label |
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| Android microSD for Pepper 43R | 8GB microSD card flashed with Android image to boot Pepper 43R boards. Contains the following files: Boot partition files - uEnv.txt, u-boot.img, uInitrd SPL Bootloader - MLO Root or System filesystem tarball - system.tar.bz2 [Android] Data filesystem tarball - userdata.tar.bz2 |
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| Lexar 8GB Class10 | Lexar 8GB Class 10 microSD Card for Overo, Overo STORM and DuoVero classes of COMs |
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| Pepper System Card (Yocto 8GB) | Pepper System Card (Yocto 8GB) |
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| Family | Gumstix |
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| Access Point Mode | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 + BLE |
| Compatibility | Geppetto-built SBCs and expansion boards only |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Base-T |
| LCD | LCD Capable |
| LCD Manufacturer | Compatible with Newhaven Displays |
| LCD Size | 4.3 inch |
| LCD Touchscreen | Resistive touch screen |
| Storage Expansion | via microSD Card Slot |
| USB Console Port | FTDI USB-UART |
| WiFi | 802.11b/g/n |
| Key Components | ||
| U.FL Antenna with Collar | U.FL antenna with collar for Bluetooth and/or 802.11b/g/n wireless communications. |
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| JST-XH Top 3Pos 2.5mm | CONN HEADER XH TOP 3POS 2.5MM |
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| microSD Card Slot | An onboard card-slot for system storage expansion using microSD cards. |
Specs |
| 8 Channel Bidirectional Level Shifter | IC XLATR VOLT-LVL 8B BDIR 20QFN |
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| Texas Instruments TPS62111 Step-Down Converter | A low-noise synchronous step-down DC-DC converter. Component Max Vin: 17V, 1.5A. |
Specs |
| PMIC for AM335x DDR3L | TPS65217DRSLR |
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| FTDI FT232RQ USB UART Interface | Connect to an RS232 serial terminal over USB with the FTDI FT232RQ interface |
Specs |
| TI WiLink8 WL1831 | The certified WiLink 8 module from TI offers high throughput and extended range along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth coexistence in a power-optimized design. |
Specs |
| DDR3L 512MB 16bit | DDR3L 512MB 16bit |
Specs |
| Sitara Processor 800MHz | AM3354 800MHz |
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| Stereo Audio Codec | Low-Power Stereo CODEC with 10 Inputs, 7 Outputs, HP Amplifier and Enhanced Digital Effects |
Specs |
| Mating Connectors | ||
| U.FL Connector | Attach a U.FL Wi-Fi or Bluetooth antenna (not included) to a Gumstix system with this connector. |
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| Hirose 40Pos FPC/FFC Connector | CONN FPC/FFC 40POS .5MM HORZ SMD, Bottom Contacts |
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