Setup
On this page, you will find all the usefull informations you need to configure your Armadeus board for optimum usage.
Contents
[hide]First StartUp
Just got your Armadeus board and want to start play with it ? Then follow this quick list to setup your envt accordingly:
1] Connect your APF to your development board or to a Devlight
2] Connect the Host (your PC) to your development system with a crossover RS232 cable
3] Power up the system (+5Vdc for a Devlight )
4] Establish the communication between your Host and your APF. See Communicate
5] Verify your APF by starting Linux. In uBoot, type "boot". Several informations will be displayed on your console like on the screenshot here
6] If Linux has successfully started, you can proceed with the toolchain installation. See Basics below
Basics
- Toolchain: How to install the development environment for the Armadeus boards
- Connect: How to communicate with the Armadeus boards from the Host
- Target Software Installation: How to install, uBoot, Linux and your RootFS on the Armadeus boards
Packages and Modules
- FrameBuffer: how to configure and use the framebuffer for new LCDs
- GPIO Driver: how to configure the GPIO driver
- Network Configuration: how to configure Host and Target network
- Serial Transfer: transfer files between your Host and your Armadeus board with the RS232 link
- USB Gadget -- Instructions to configure your Armadeus board to use it as a USB device (aka Gadget in Linux language)
- MultiMediaCard -- Instructions to use MMC/SD cards with your Armadeus board
- Digital to Analog Convertion: how to configure and use the DAC on your board
Advanced
- BootLoader: (U-Boot useful tips)
- BootStrap: communicate and test your board when no software is installed on it
