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.

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