Parallella

This page is dedicated to providing guides and information for common Parallella tasks. Niche content will be generated as required.

Open Source Software

A complete list of Parallella Open Source Software can be found at this link. This webpage is the central compendium for the numerous Parallella related repositories. It should be noted that most content within this compendium is at least two years old and in varying stages of development.

Materials and Technical Guides

Boards and Required Materials

Parallella Boards, Aluminum Cases, and Porcupine Breakout Boards can be obtained at this link. The items in the following list are either strictly required, or will become useful. Links are to items previously acquired.

• High quality 2000mA rated 5V DC power supply with 5.5mm OD / 2.1mm ID center positive polarity plug: link

• Micro HDMI to HDMI cable:

  • 3'

  • 6'

• USB male Micro-B to female Standard-A cable

• MicroSD memory Card >16 GB (Read/Write values indicate maximum theoretical for specific equipment):

  • Samsung Evo Plus (128 gb, Max read/write= 100 Mbs/90 Mbs)

  • SanDisk Extreme (128 Gb, 160 Mbs read, 90 Mbs write)

• MicroSD Card Reader - USB 3.0 to SD card reader is optimal (must be Linux compatible)

• Cooling Fans (Required if using case or heavy computation - be sure to match adaptors)

• Data Hub (Separate Power Supply highly preferential)

Technical Guides & Notes

Dr. Matthews provides a brief Parallella guide outlining procedures for formatting new SD cards, expanding the card image (used to boot Linux on the board), and a modular Parallella case in "Technical Musings". The Parallella case mentioned on the website can also be purchased at this link.

A Linux machine is required to format the Parallella's SD card and install ParaBuntu.