Linux for Arduino

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I wish there was a small Linux distribution which would run on an Arduino board. This project idea would involve two parts:

  • Make a Linux distribution which would run on an Arduino board.

Similar to DSL (Damn Small Linux) and uClinux. Arduinux?

  • Make a new Arduino board with advanced features such as a MMU (Memory management unit) , RAM, display connector.

https://arduino.stackexchange.com/quest … l-possible

http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/

https://www.electronicdesign.com/techno … cortexm3m4

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_management_unit

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Most arduino boards don’t have the resources to run Linux. Maybe some of the newer one might be able to but you’d need a a custom, stripped down kernel to make it work.

Interesting idea though.

In the meantime, a $10 pi zero would do the job if you can find one. And it has a video output.

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Arduino CC made one board that ran linux (the Yun, with one revision) but it was not very successful and has been retired.

I second the Pi Zero recommendation. The Pi Zero W includes WiFi, and it is quite easy and convenient to run programs on it over the local network, using SSH. The linux implementation seems very mature, and even includes a simple desktop GUI.