Google Chromecast
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This page will be dedicated to the hardware specifications, descriptions, and information related to the Google Chromecast (H2G2-42).
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Specs
- AzureWave AW-NH387
- Marvell 88DE3005 (DE3005-A1) - 802.11 b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth, FM combo module IC
- Micron 29F16G08CBACA (4GB Flash NAND)
- Micron 3FE77D9PXV (512MB RAM)
UART
After taking the Google Chromecast apart and also removing the shielding, you receive access to a 17 point unpopulated pad. This pad contains an RX, TX and GND for UART. Currently this only displays console output from the initial boot process.
- Settings: 115200 8n1
- Console Out: Log