Free Intel Galileo Board from Microsoft - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ScottyAU
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 01:05:52 am
content: Wasn't sure which section to put this in:https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/151720I just signed up and got the emails mentioned confirming my address and letting me know they'd email when the board has shipped.Scotty

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 01:09:27 am
content: I signed up last night but no email.

author: ScottyAU
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 01:11:08 am
content: Looking at the OzBargain thread it seems to be a bit hit and miss. I did tick some options around hardware/software i have played with/used.I signed up just with my gmail address - all emails were ~2minutes apart...

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 01:12:47 am
content: I must have been too honest / boring / whatever I guess. lol.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 01:23:08 am
content: I signed up back on April when the website appeared and they sent me an e-mail last week, so did 2 coworkers of mine, hit on the link and was surprised that it will come with the actual kit. I already have a Galileo that is been waiting for this SDK.Also it might be a US only thing not sure.Edit: I guess not since the article above is not from the US.

author: jpenn
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 01:26:43 am
content: Looks like they have had some trouble with people signing up from the OzBargain site and put a direct link."some are having more success going to the websitehttps://www.windowsondevices.com/without clicking via OzBargain website.

author: ScottyAU
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 01:28:14 am
content: That's the link i used.

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 01:29:07 am
content: I tried it about 10 minutes ago and it worked fine (Canada).

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 01:37:05 am
content: BTW don't get too excited about the arduino header, it's driven via I2C, you might get some speed if clocked at 400KHz but at the standard 100KHz the header is very limited.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 01:38:45 am
content: i've not received anything yet either, but i only signed up 20min ago.I just put enthusiast, arduino and C/C++ so yeah, they're probably looking for more interesting people

author: edy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 01:41:26 am
content: I signed up, received an email, then filled in another form asking more questions, then received another email. Second email contained this:"(my name here),Thank you for signing up for the Windows Developer Program for IoT. We’ll let you know when your kit has shipped.Thank you,Microsoft IoT Team"Does this mean I qualified? I'm so excited... thanks to the OP for posting this!

author: Prime73
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 01:58:56 am
content: Signed up without any issues. got 2 email almost instantly. Would be nice to play with the board. Thanks for the link

author: GeoffS
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 02:24:42 am
content: Thanks from me too.I signed up figuring it was worth a bit of marketing spam in return.As long as I don't HAVE to run Windows on it ...

author: electronwaster
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 02:26:51 am
content: I just signed up, and it sent me a reply instantly with a link asking for a bit more info and now there is apparently a kit on the way to me.I wonder if it'll run xubuntu nicely?Thanks.

author: Fsck
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 02:30:01 am
content: I signed up too, thanks.

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 02:35:08 am
content: Oh awesome, a giveaway that actually includes Canada?Freaking awesome!

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 02:38:35 am
content: I used my other (non-business) email this time and got an email straight away with a link to ask more details. I also changed to Enthusiast Project this time. Hopefully I'll get an acceptance email soon.

author: PedroDaGr8
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 02:39:11 am
content: Quote from: Psi on July 07, 2014, 01:38:45 amI signed up using EXACTLY the same thing you did. FIrst time, I clicked the link and used work email, got nothing. Tried again later after reading the warning about copy pasting the link. This time I did just that and used my gmail address (same settings as you still) and received an email within 10 minutes. Filled out the form the email requested and received a second email within a few minutes.

author: tec5c
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 03:50:50 am
content: Quote from: edy on July 07, 2014, 01:41:26 amThis is exactly how the process went for me as well. No fuss at all.Thanks to the OP for the link!

author: GEuser
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 03:59:31 am
content: Quote from: GeoffS on July 07, 2014, 02:24:42 amHa Ha Ha Ha , yours will be the only one in the world that will blow up at switch on I reckon ...

author: haoleboy
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 04:02:55 am
content: Thanks for the heads up! I may have ordered two kits. Used my gmail and hotmail accounts, with separate mailing addresses and I got two different emails saying they will let me know when my kit has shipped. I wonder how many they plan to give away?

author: newman89
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 04:10:59 am
content: This sounds awesome, I signed using two email addresses as well because I only got a response from the second one.

author: polishdude20
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 04:14:26 am
content: Signed up and got the emails in quick succession! Thanks!

author: kolonelkadat
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 04:20:35 am
content: Quoteim so excited! thanks for posting this!

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 04:28:56 am
content: Here are some links about the Galileo, of course all in here is for the Arduino IDE, Microsoft will provide the SDK for windows on devices, which is what I'm waiting for, but the documentation link (2nd one) has all you need to know about the Galileo.http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/do-it-yourself/galileo-maker-quark-board.htmlDocumentation:https://communities.intel.com/community/makers/documentation/galileodocumentsGetting started:https://communities.intel.com/servlet/JiveServlet/previewBody/22796-102-1-26577/Galileo_GettingStarted_329685_007.pdf

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 05:03:52 am
content: Quote from: PedroDaGr8 on July 07, 2014, 02:39:11 amI just tried again using a non-gmail email address and using IE to go to the page link directly.Email came through within 10min.

author: ScottyAU
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 05:05:31 am
content: I did a little more Googling at lunch and it seems this has been around and posted in a few places for a short while - so not sure how many MS is planning to hand out...Be interested to hear from anyone who receives a kit.Cheers.

author: PedroDaGr8
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 05:19:25 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on July 07, 2014, 05:05:59 amI'm guessing because the Intel Quark CPU uses up almost the entire wattage of a single USB port by itself (TDP: 2.3W)?

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 06:01:54 am
content: Does anyone know if you can run some form of windows on it.That seems like the only point of having it x86 compatible but i cant see any way to connect up a screen which is kinda required for windows.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 06:05:38 am
content: Quote from: Psi on July 07, 2014, 06:01:54 amThat's the whole idea with signing up for Microsoft Windows on Devices, their SDK will have some flavor of windows. But it's focused to the Internet of Things so no video out, but you can stream video through the Ethernet adapter I guess

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 06:11:06 am
content: i hope it can accept normal windows 2000/XP/7 USB drivers for devices. That would actually be useful to me for a project.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 06:49:29 am
content: Quote from: cleaningOut on July 07, 2014, 06:37:14 amFunny thing is that when I posted about windowsondevices 3 months ago there was really no interest in the forum.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/microcontrollers/windows-on-devices/Now that people found out they are giving away kits, suddenly everyone wants one.The power of freeI probably will get mine anyways since i did sign up 3 month ago but now that is viral well, it all depends how much MS and Intel want to flood the market, to them it might not be a big expense if it gives them a good share of the makers market.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 07:12:19 am
content: I didn't request it 3 months ago, I did sign up on windowsondevices 3 months ago, I got my e-mail July 1st and went viral today, so I'm not worried on getting mine.BTW I did get a galileo for around $60 from microcenter a while back. Only reason is that is pretty much a Pentium and wanted to look into this windows on devices thing and didn't know they would give kits free.If I get a 2nd one for free, well that is a bonus.

author: josem
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 07:26:24 am
content: The Generation 2 Galileo just came out with better GPIO and broader input voltage range, maybe they're getting rid of Gen 1 stock this way?They were already giving them away at the Maker Faire just as long as you had some sort plan. A guy next to me got one simply by saying he wanted to use it with an app to turn on his coffee machine.Unfortunately I think I was asking the Intel rep too many questions about the miniPCIe, Wifi and Bluetooth drivers etc so he left without giving me anything.or maybe because I asked earlier why was Intel giving away LED blinky boards that only had Atmel chips on them..

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 07:46:38 am
content: Quote from: josem on July 07, 2014, 07:26:24 amAny information about gen2?, link?

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 07:46:49 am
content: i'm sure their website system has a limit on the number it gives away.I reckon youll get a unit if you got the email "We’ll let you know when your kit has shipped."

author: josem
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 08:18:08 am
content: Quote from: neslekkim on July 07, 2014, 07:46:38 am2nd Generation Product EnhancementsThe Intel Galileo board (Gen 2) delivers improved features and functionality in the following areas:• 12 GPIOs fully native for greater speed and improved drive strength.• 12-bit PWM for more precise control of servos and smoother response.• 12 V Power-over-Ethernet capable.• Power supplies from 7 V to 15 Vare supported.• Serial console UART header is compatible with FTDI USB converters.• Console UART1 can be redirected to Arduino* headers in sketches, which can eliminate the need for soft-serial.https://communities.intel.com/docs/DOC-22795

author: kripton2035
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 08:31:41 am
content: seems to work to france, I got the second email with "We’ll let you know when your kit has shipped"let's wait.I used a company email.

author: robimarko
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 10:23:54 am
content: Damn I tried with 2 emails,one gmail,and one bussines and no mail yet

author: AndrewA
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 12:42:06 pm
content: Signed up five minutes ago and I'm still waiting for an email.......

author: Legit-Design
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 01:17:01 pm
content: Signed up with 2 different emails (one gmail, one non-gmail) from different computers with different IP addresses, nothing has arrived yet. I think they called it quits.Or maybe they don't even ship to northern europe...

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 02:46:52 pm
content: Quote from: Legit-Design on July 07, 2014, 01:17:01 pmI got this email for 10 days ago: "Thank you for signing up for the Windows Developer Program for IoT. We’ll let you know when your kit has shipped."

author: MacAttak
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 07, 2014, 06:33:52 pm
content: I signed up during the TechEd conference when it was publicized there, and about two weeks ago they contacted to say it would be shipping soon - the board plus some other unspecified tech and an sdk.Haven't seen a shipping notice or received anything yet.

author: Scrts
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2014, 11:04:26 am
content: I've just signed up using my company email and got a reply in a couple of minutes. Waiting for shipping approval.

author: Iwanushka
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2014, 02:22:20 pm
content: Signed up with my gmail and Northern/Eastern Europe Address -> 2 days NothingSigned up with my corporate email and USA Address -> Received an email within 1 minSo looks like Northern/Eastern Europe is big NO NO.

author: tjb1
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2014, 02:41:15 pm
content: Tried an edu, @me.com and @gmail.com with no response, used work email and got the response in minutes...

author: Dagon
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2014, 02:44:26 pm
content: Signed up with an Irish ISP email address last night and the responses came straight through.

author: AnarchNark
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2014, 03:01:48 pm
content: I signed up with a @gmail and US address. Got the email immediately.

author: bingo600
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2014, 06:32:19 pm
content: Did you guys get more than one response ?I got one mail :QuoteFilled in the info , and heard no more yet .../Bingo

author: sfiber
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2014, 06:46:33 pm
content: I wonder what's going on.They took my address info.

author: Bloch
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 09, 2014, 07:12:12 pm
content: in less than 10 minutesThank you for signing up for the Windows Developer Program for IoT. We’ll let you know when we have more to share.

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2014, 10:51:17 pm
content: It must be one hell of a coincidence, but the day I signed up on my alternate email address I started getting a fair bit of random spam on it.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2014, 11:21:35 pm
content: Other than my usual junk no change here other than today I got some TI reference design library e-mail from them, but I did purchased from the TI store before

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2014, 12:30:19 am
content: Last time i ordered a super cheap/free devkit it was the TI stellarus robot thing and it took about 2-3 months.I think they had a crazy number of orders so it too a while to process them all.And that wasn't free, they required people pay the postage.

author: tjb1
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2014, 03:01:24 pm
content: Quote from: bingo600 on July 09, 2014, 06:32:19 pmSame thing.

author: Mr Simpleton
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 10, 2014, 03:05:03 pm
content: Signed in and it took less than a minute to get response. Now will have to wait and see what will be in the mail

author: sfiber
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2014, 03:29:54 pm
content: actually I am excited with this.I hope they will send soon.

author: JonnyBoats
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2014, 10:29:34 pm
content: More information here:http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/buildingapps/archive/2014/07/11/rolling-out-the-windows-developer-program-for-iot.aspxQuote

author: BytesGuy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2014, 10:47:10 am
content: "Thank you for signing up for the Windows Developer Program for IoT. We’ll let you know when we have more to share."Don't think I got one

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2014, 09:09:08 pm
content: Quote from: Newbzors on July 13, 2014, 10:47:10 amMaybe they saw your logo and Intel objected,Of course I kidI love the Z80.

author: BytesGuy
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2014, 03:10:39 pm
content: Quote from: miguelvp on July 13, 2014, 09:09:08 pmD'ohCan't beat the Z80, it's a thing of beauty

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2014, 12:00:44 am
content: No, I didn't get my free Galileo board, but I decided to visitwww.windowsondevices.comand the sdk is available. Since I already have a Galileo (previous version with the bandwidth limitation for the GPIO over I2C) I'm giving it a go and installing the SDK, Visual Studio Express 2013, etc to see how it works.There are a few samples but have not looked at the details yet, but I did notice they have an LCD class that takes care of things for you, we'll see if it can handle an SPLC780D display that I have laying around.I'll update if I'm able to at least run some of the basic samples.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2014, 01:03:26 am
content: Well, I guess I'll have to wait for the actual kit.1) I can't find a download for the windows image for the Galileo2) Since mine is the original Galileo, it requires a firmware update that is not out yet.The kit is supposed to come all ready with the windows image on an sd card and the latest revision of the Galileo, or at least it will have the right firmware.I guess I'll wait more, after all I wasn't notified it's ready I just noticed they updated the website, so at least that is good news and seems like it's getting close.

author: hamster_nz
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2014, 03:58:52 am
content: Did anybody mention the updated FAQ?Dev kit / Preview AccessQ: Is the Windows Developer Program for IoT still open? Can I get in?A: We’ve been overwhelmed by the public response and we’ve already received more requests for kits than we have inventory for this first round. You can still signup at WindowsOnDevices.com to join the program and continue to learn more about the program as it continues.Q: I didn’t sign up for the Windows Developer Program for IoT. Can I get a board?A: Initially, we’re focusing on ensuring a great experience for the earliest customers who registered for our program. We’re going to continue to expand to best serve the community of interested developers in the future.Q: Will everyone who signed up for the Windows Developer Program for IoT get a Galileo board?A: Response to the program was fantastic. The only downside is that we received more requests than we have hardware to distribute. Unfortunately, that means that not everyone who signed up will receive a development kit and Galileo board.Q: I didn’t sign up for the developer preview. Can I buy an Intel Galileo and install Windows?A: Initially, we’re focusing on ensuring a great experience for the customers who registered for the program. We’re evaluating how to scale this program once we’ve worked with the early adopters.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2014, 05:00:07 am
content: On the support forums there is little activity and some just got it days ago. I signed up for it on around the beginning of May and other than getting the e-mail a month ago as well as you. And then the one that said they will be shipping one.Only found one person on the support tickets stating a date and it was July 30th (4 days ago), not sure if those are early shipments but it seems so, otherwise there will be more activity.But since some are getting them and the site is updated, it might be soon!Btw for those that will purchase one MS mentions that they are working with Intel to get a firmware update that will allow purchased Galileos (old revision and new I will think) to make them compatible.I have one purchased in my desk but I don't have the windows image or the firmware update, so I will have to wait for the one Microsoft provides whenever it shows up on my doorstep.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 05, 2014, 06:51:09 pm
content: Well, they are real:http://fabsterdam.com/hardware/windows-on-devices-intel-galileo/And they are located in Amsterdam.Not sure how the priorities if any are for shipping, probably press first but I don't think these guys told them they were press they pretty much described themselves as a hacker space.Edit: Another spotting received 2 days ago (sunday??):http://simonmunro.com/2014/08/03/windows-on-devices-ecg/

author: BurtyB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2014, 11:22:34 pm
content: Mine arrived today in the UK - I signed up July 8th, shipped Aug 8th and arrived Aug 12th.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 12, 2014, 11:28:24 pm
content: Awesome, did they send you an e-mail when they shipped it or did it just arrived?Seems this time around Europe is firstBTW by looking at the support tickets DO NOT change the firmware with Intel's latest. Since Microsoft flashed them with a special firmware that is not available for download.Some have done that mistake and they can't deploy code to it anymore.

author: liquibyte
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 13, 2014, 02:46:19 pm
content: Signed up July 6th, got confirmations etc. but still haven't seen anything or heard anything else.

author: motocoder
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 13, 2014, 06:37:11 pm
content: Quote from: liquibyte on August 13, 2014, 02:46:19 pmSame here.

author: sfiber
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2014, 04:36:03 pm
content: I dont think microsoft send this board to all of us.I wish,all companies be like ti.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 14, 2014, 05:20:27 pm
content: Quote from: sfiber on August 14, 2014, 04:36:03 pmAs far as I know, they are shipping hundreds every week. Demand was big so you gotta be patient.Also it seems only people in the Microsoft MVP list are getting them first. My last MSDN Universal expired back in 2003 so I don't think I'm on that list anymore

author: sfiber
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2014, 06:37:32 am
content: Quote from: miguelvp on August 14, 2014, 05:20:27 pmdo you know anything about sending info.I mean,they send e mail with tracking number when they post.I don't like suprises.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2014, 06:45:30 am
content: I asked the same thing to BurtyB but he didn't reply.And I DO like surprises

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2014, 09:45:38 am
content: It look like 4 months for my TI stellaris robot dev board to show up after i ordered it during that special where you only had to pay the shipping.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2014, 03:46:20 am
content: Good news for people that already have the Galileo board, Microsoft updated their internet of things to include owners of existing Galileo boards.https://ms-iot.github.io/content/IBoughtAGalileo.htmI think I'll get a 32GB class 10 micro SD ram this weekend to try it out

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 24, 2014, 01:23:17 am
content: Quote from: miguelvp on August 23, 2014, 03:46:20 amThat didn't take long, didn't have the usb to ethernet for direct communication and the Galileo Watcher doesn't list the device, but I was able to telnet to it after booting:Now to see if I can upload a blinky project to it, since it doesn't show in the Galileo Watcher I might run into trouble, but I might be able to just use the IP address and make an entry in the host table.Edit:That didn't take that long either, used the IP address under the project properties, debugging, Remote Server Name in VS Express 2013 and it deployed just fine and got a blinky goingThe project's C++ template for Windows for IoT generated the code for the blink as default driving pin 13 so I just had to change the target to the IP address and that was it.Code:// Main.cpp : Defines the entry point for the console application.//#include "stdafx.h"#include "arduino.h"// Pin 13 has an LED connected on most Arduino boards.// give it a name:int led = 13;// Helper function for logging to debug output and the consolevoid CustomLogging(char* str){OutputDebugStringA(str); // for VS Outputprintf(str); // for commandline output}int _tmain(int argc, _TCHAR* argv[]){return RunArduinoSketch();}void setup(){// TODO: Add your code hereCustomLogging("Hello Blinky!\n");// initialize the digital pin as an output.pinMode(led, OUTPUT);}void loop(){// TODO: Add your code hereCustomLogging("LED ON\n");digitalWrite(led, HIGH); // turn the LED on (HIGH is the voltage level)delay(1000); // wait for a secondCustomLogging("LED OFF\n");digitalWrite(led, LOW); // turn the LED off by making the voltage LOWdelay(1000); // wait for a second}

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 24, 2014, 07:08:51 am
content: So I wanted to test if it supported the QueryPerformanceCounter and it does, but it's based on a ~14MHzSince it's an x86 chip then I did try to embed assembler to get the actual CPU time stamp counter and it works as well.Code://// Read Timestamp Counter//inline void ReadTimeStampCounter(__int64 *timeStampCounter){DWORD dwLow, dwHigh;_asm{RDTSC // 0F 31 RDTSC Read time-stamp counter into EDX:EAX.mov dwLow, eax// Get Low Timestampmov dwHigh, edx// Get High Timestamp}*timeStampCounter = dwHigh;*timeStampCounter = *timeStampCounter << 32;*timeStampCounter |= dwLow;}It averages to about 405300000 cycles per second, so it's not really at 400MHz CPU it's a bit higher.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 24, 2014, 08:44:01 pm
content: I know this doesn't belong into Buy/Sell/Wanted anymore, so I'm going to start a thread in the Microcontrollers & FPGA'shttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/microcontrollers/intel-quark-soc-running-windows-iot-on-intel-galileo-(rev-1)/

author: BurtyB
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 24, 2014, 11:01:34 pm
content: Quote from: miguelvp on August 15, 2014, 06:45:30 amOops sorry I missed your post...July 8th - Signed up.Aug 8th - They emailed "Your Development Kit Has Shipped!" with FedEx tracking details.Aug 12th - Delivered in the UK.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2014, 03:18:10 am
content: Signed up on the 6th July and nothing here so far.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2014, 04:21:32 am
content: Quote from: Shock on August 25, 2014, 03:18:10 amI signed up in April and I did get the e-mail to fill in the address and got the response that they will send one. Still waiting for it, but I did purchased a Gen 1 Galileo when it came out so at least I get to play with the SDK, other than the Gen 1 Galileo has very slow I/O (230Hz) other than pin 2 and 3 that can be pushed to the MHz range.Gen 2 gives native I/O so I wished they send me the board, but not holding my breath

author: geek
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 29, 2014, 11:03:59 pm
content: Quote from: BurtyB on August 24, 2014, 11:01:34 pmDo they always use FedEx?

author: Domipheus
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 02, 2014, 10:28:37 am
content: Hey Folks,I signed up July 10th and it was delivered this week to the UK. I honestly think there may be a bit of randomness to the selection. I put myself as an Enthusiast, and linked to my blog where I have a few build logs of projects. Others I know who signed up same day as me, including Enterprise-level companies, have got nothing. My last project was somewhat related to 'IoT' in the home, which may have swayed it but I doubt it.For what it's worth, here is my unboxing video:

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 02, 2014, 11:13:44 am
content: I signed up on July 7 but got nothing so far. Just the same email we all got.

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 02, 2014, 11:31:49 am
content: Quote from: Domipheus on September 02, 2014, 10:28:37 amI'm at work now, so I couldnt watch the video yet, but is this gen 1 or 2?

author: Domipheus
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 02, 2014, 11:41:11 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on September 02, 2014, 10:47:51 amUgh. Don't get me started, lets just say I hope it isn't the last!Quote from: neslekkim on September 02, 2014, 11:31:49 amIt's a Gen1 board.

author: aon
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 02, 2014, 12:37:50 pm
content: Quote from: geek on August 29, 2014, 11:03:59 pmIt'd seem so, to Europe at least.8th Jul: signed up for one28th Aug: kit shipped via FedEx from WA2nd Sep: kit received in FinlandNot too bad. I'm not home yet so haven't opened it, but based on domipheus' unboxing video I'd say the accessories are worth at least as much to me as the actual board

author: haoleboy
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 03, 2014, 01:20:37 pm
content: I ordered two kits with two different emails using two different mailing addresses on July 7th and one was delivered on August 21st via FedEx. No idea on the second one, I got the same response emails after singing up. The contents of the box are pretty great. LED, 16GB microSD, ethernet cable, USB-to-ethernet adapter and Gen 1 Galileo. Not bad for the price.

author: Domipheus
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 03, 2014, 01:26:33 pm
content: Quote from: haoleboy on September 03, 2014, 01:20:37 pmI must admit I laughed at the inclusion of an LED

author: romantao
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2014, 01:35:49 pm
content: Hi,I never got any reply after the registration process a mont ago but, surprisingly, I received my Galileo board today

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2014, 04:18:43 pm
content: No love for Intel's home country yet?

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2014, 04:59:22 pm
content: Quote from: Stonent on September 04, 2014, 04:18:43 pmYou are not missing a thing since they are sending Gen 1 boards. GPIO is via I2C only IO2 and IO3 pins can run at a decent speed the rest are painfully slow (230 Hz)https://communities.intel.com/message/207904And:http://www.drdobbs.com/embedded-systems/galileo-the-slowest-fast-computer-around/240165716I did purchase my own and I was hopping to receive one as well but my hope was for a Gen 2 board with native GPIO instead of using the Cypress chip.It's saving grace could be the mini pci express in the back hopefully there are drivers that will support cards like these:http://www.bvm-store.com/ProductCategory.asp?fdCategoryId=719

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2014, 08:32:19 pm
content: Got email today saying they are all allocated. Looks like there was a little bit of a lottery involved.

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2014, 06:58:38 am
content: All I got is this:QuoteAlexander.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2014, 07:16:26 am
content: Mine was a bit different at the end of August:QuoteMaybe they know I already purchased one as well so no allocation letter, or maybe it's on it's way but I never got a tracking number.In any event I rather wait for them to support the Gen 2 boards and I might get one of those in the future since the Gen 1 ones are hopeless.

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2014, 05:40:57 am
content: Considering I've learned C# since then, I would have been a good target for this board.

author: MacAttak
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 29, 2014, 03:52:55 am
content: Quote from: Stonent on November 28, 2014, 05:40:57 amThe ms-iot sdk only supports C++ for now. C# wouldn't have helped much with it.

author: MacAttak
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 29, 2014, 04:20:20 am
content: I've had my Galileo Gen1 for a few weeks now (I must have tugged on the right strings at Microsoft, and they shipped me one).I've gotta say - I still can't really figure out what they're trying to do. It just makes no sense to me. The stock board runs Linux and emulates Arduino (badly), which is of dubious benefit IMO to begin with. But the MS sdk simply boots it up to headless windows instead, which at best only makes as much sense as running linux on it. My mind is still open, but so far I've not really been able to get excited about the hardware. After a few weeks of occasional tinkering, it's still not something I would pull out of my toolbox to solve (any) challenge. Stuff that makes no sense to me:When you "deploy" a program to the board, it simply copies a Windows executable(!) into C:\test\ on the SD volume, which then gets run under Windows. You can even kill/restart that exe from telnet command line. It seems so... wrong....60 second (or more if you don't cleanly shut it down) boot timeNeed to clean shutdown it to avoid triggering a CHKDSK on boot. As far as I can tell, the only way to do this is via Telnet and then a shutdown commandNobody will want to put a $70 board in a project that could have been done with a cheap MCUI haven't looked for schematics, but it doesn't matter. Nobody is going to spin off lower-cost custom versions of the system (to exclude unused peripherals)... the board design is extremely unfriendly to the OSH/DIY crowd.It's absurdly inefficient. That main chip gets HOT even when the board is effectively idle.It *emulates* an arduino, but that doesn't make it fully compatible. Simple example code will port over easily, but not so great once you are doing more than Blinky.Even though it feels a little like arduino/wiring, it really isn't. But it also isn't close to anything else. So pretty much all libraries you want to pull in need to be tweaked (sometimes a lot).Unusably slow IO speed. I just finished making changes to a vfd display library to get it working under the Galileo... only to find that the data stream is hopelessly corrupted. The board can't keep up the needed bitrate - not even close. I've not yet found a way around the slow IO.All of that, and the only "benefit" I can see is having a NuGet-managed SDK and the ability to F5 debug from Visual Studio (or Attach to remote process).

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 28, 2014, 09:34:49 pm
content: QuoteAlexander.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 28, 2014, 10:19:25 pm
content: You are not missing much, I did purchase the Galileo Gen 1, and even if it's cool that it can run windows programs the GPIO is hindered by being attached to an I2C bus.Gen 2 has native GPIO support but the ones that Microsoft were giving away were Gen 1. And recently Microsoft added support for Gen 2 boards.

author: xZero
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2015, 09:54:39 am
content: I wondering is it still possible to get?

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 01, 2015, 10:11:57 am
content: I newer got anything, got an confirmation about beeing registered and all, but nothing.I ordered from Seeedstudio when they have some offers on the Galileo and Edison