Intel Edison Hardware Pack

Connecting to the Console

Once you have connected your hardware, plug the Micro USB cable into

the Block. If you do not have FTDI drivers currently installed, you’ll need to

download and install them before using your Edison. Visit our tutorial for

instructions on how to install the drivers. After you have ensured that the

drivers are installed and your device is running, open your favorite terminal

program and point it to the USB-serial connection. We have another tutorial

to explain terminal programs and how to use them.

The standard Baud Rate is 115200bps.

After you’ve opened up the serial port, try hitting enter a couple times. If

all goes well, the Edison should respond with a login prompt.

The default Edison login is root. There is no password…yet. You can run

update the firmware image. (See the Edison Getting Started Guide for more

info.)

Once you’ve logged in you are ready to explore!

Using the OTG port

Intel has done a great job at making the OTG port functionality seamless. If

you wish to access the Edison as a mass file storage device or network

device, plug a USB Micro B cable into the OTG port from a host computer.

The device should automatically appear.

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