Page 1 of 3 SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison - microSD Block Introduction The microSd Block is a great way to store larger files and data for or from your project. The microSD block allows the Edison to mount a microSD card as an internal drive. Make a data logger or mobile file server with your Edison! microSD Block Suggested Reading If you are unfamiliar with Blocks, take a look at the General Guide to Sparkfun Blocks for Intel Edison. Other tutorials that may help you on your Edison adventure include: • Powering Your Project • Connector Basics Board Overview Page 2 of 3 MicroSD Block Functional Diagram • Micro SD Socket - Insert Micro SD card here. Block does appropriate card detection and level shifting. • Expansion Header - The 70-pin Expansion header breaks out the functionality of the Intel Edison. This header also passes signals and power throughout the stack. These function much like an Arduino Shield. Using the microSD Block To use the microSD Block, attach an Intel Edison to the back of the board, or add it to your current stack. Blocks can be stacked without hardware, but it leaves the expansion connectors unprotected from mechanical stress. microSD Block Installed We have a nice Hardware Pack available that gives enough hardware to secure three blocks and an Edison. Intel Edison Hardware Pack NOTE: The microSD Breakout Block does not have console access or a power supply. It is recommended to use a console communication block in conjunction with this block like ones found in the General Guide to Sparkfun Blocks for Intel Edison. The simplest way to use the microSD Block is to boot your Edison stack with the card already installed. While booting, the Edison will automatically find and mount the SD card to the following directory. To see what’s inside, type the following. cd /media/sdcard/ To safely unmount the SD card for removal, enter the following command. Page 3 of 3 umount /media/sdcard To insert a card after boot, simply insert the card. The Edison should automatically detect and mount the card. Resources and Going Further Now that you have had a brief overview of the microSD Block, take a look at some of these other tutorials. These tutorials cover programming, Block stacking, and interfacing with the Intel Edison ecosystems. Edison General Topics: • General Guide to Sparkfun Blocks for Intel Edison • Edison Getting Started Guide - Programming with Arduino • Loading Debian (Ubilinix) on the Edison Check out these other Edison related tutorials from SparkFun: SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison - microSD Block SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison - I2C Breakout Block A quick overview of the features of the microSD Block. A quick overview of the features of the I2C Breakout Block. Programming the Intel® Edison: Beyond the Arduino IDE General Guide to SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison Intel's Edison module goes beyond being just another Arduino clone. Check this tutorial for advice on how to get the most out of your Edison by writing code in C++! A general guide for using SparkFun Blocks for Intel® Edison in your next project! https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/sparkfun-blocks-for-intel-edison---microsd-block?_ga... 10/12/2015