User Manual

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Figure 70 Cape Board Dimensions

A slot is provided for the Ethernet connector to stick up higher than the cape when

mounted. This also acts as a key function to ensure that the cape is oriented correctly.

Space is also provided to allow access to the user LEDs and reset button on the main

board.

Some people have inquired as to the difference in the radius of the corners of the

element14 BeagleBone Black and why they are different. This is a result of having the

BeagleBone fit into the Altoids style tin.

It is not required that the cape be exactly like the element14 BeagleBone Black board in

this respect.

8.7.2 Extended Cape Size

Capes larger than the standard board size are also allowed. A good example would be an

LCD panel. There is no practical limit to the sizes of these types of boards. The notch for

the key is also not required, but it is up to the supplier of these boards to ensure that the

element14 BeagleBone Black is not plugged in incorrectly in such a manner that damage

would be cause to the e l e m e n t 1 4 BeagleBone Black or any other capes that

may be installed. Any such damage will be the responsibility of the supplier of such a

cape to repair.

As with all capes, the EEPROM is required and compliance with the power requirements

must be adhered to.

8.7.3 Enclosures