Beaglebone simple data acquisition system?

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The discussion focuses on using the Beaglebone single-board computer (SBC) to create a simple data acquisition system capable of reading four analog voltages ranging from 0-10V. The project involves performing basic calculations, such as finding the difference divided by the sum of two channels, and providing a device server for accessing both raw and calculated data over Ethernet. Participants are encouraged to share any existing solutions or experiences to avoid duplicating efforts. The user seeks guidance on implementing voltage dividers and writing the necessary software. Overall, the conversation aims to streamline the development process for this data acquisition system.
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Is anybody here using the Beaglebone SBC?

http://beagleboard.org/bone

I want to build a simple data acquisition system that reads 4 analog voltages (0-10V),
does some simple math (e.g. difference divided by sum of 2 channels) and provides a device server so that the raw and calculated values can be read (polled) over Ethernet.

Nothing fancy. At first sight it just needs a few voltage dividers and a few lines of software. I'm just wondering if anybody has already done something similar. I hate to reinvent the wheel
 
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