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[http://www.acroname.com/robotics/parts/S13-SERIAL-INT-CONN.html Serial TTL converter]
 
[http://www.acroname.com/robotics/parts/S13-SERIAL-INT-CONN.html Serial TTL converter]
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[http://pubs.gumstix.org/boards/BREAKOUT/VX/PCB10011-R1403/PCB10011.bot.png breakout-vx layout image]
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[http://docwiki.gumstix.org/index.php/Connecting_via_Serial_-_Linux Linux Serial Connection] (kermit used)
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[http://docwiki.gumstix.org/index.php/Replacing_the_filesystem_image flashing the root filesystem] on the gumstix
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===Flashing root image===
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as root:
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kermit -l /dev/ttyS0
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C-Kermit 8.0.209, 17 Mar 2003, for Red Hat Linux 8.0
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Copyright (C) 1985, 2003,
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  Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York.
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Type ? or HELP for help.
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set speed 115200
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/dev/ttyS0, 115200 bps
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set reliable
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>fast
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set carrier-watch off
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set flow-control none
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set prefixing all
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set file type bin
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set rec pack 4096
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set send pack 4096
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set window 5
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>connect
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Connecting to /dev/ttyS0, speed 115200
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Escape character: Ctrl-\ (ASCII 28, FS): enabled
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Type the escape character followed by C to get back,
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or followed by ? to see other options.
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----------------------------------------------------
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GUM>loadb a2000000
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## Ready for binary (kermit) download to 0xA2000000 at 115200 bps...
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(Back at daq1.physics.isu.edu)
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----------------------------------------------------
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>send rootfs.arm_nofpu.jffs2
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>connect                   
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Connecting to /dev/ttyS0, speed 115200
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Escape character: Ctrl-\ (ASCII 28, FS): enabled
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Type the escape character followed by C to get back,
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or followed by ? to see other options.
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----------------------------------------------------
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## Total Size      = 0x005e31b4 = 6173108 Bytes
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## Start Addr      = 0xA2000000
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GUM> loadb a2000000
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## Ready for binary (kermit) download to 0xA2000000 at 115200 bps...
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(Back at daq1.physics.isu.edu)
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----------------------------------------------------
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>send uImage
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>                         
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>connect
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Connecting to /dev/ttyS0, speed 115200
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Escape character: Ctrl-\ (ASCII 28, FS): enabled
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Type the escape character followed by C to get back,
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or followed by ? to see other options.
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----------------------------------------------------
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## Total Size      = 0x005e31b4 = 6173108 Bytes
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## Start Addr      = 0xA2000000
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GUM> pro on 1:0-1 && jera all && cp.b a2000000 40000 ${filesize}
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Protect Flash Sectors 0-1 in Bank # 1
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.. done
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Erase Flash Bank # 1 - Warning: 2 protected sectors will not be erased!
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.................................................................................................... done
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Copy to Flash... done
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GUM> loadb a2000000
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## Ready for binary (kermit) download to 0xA2000000 at 115200 bps...
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(Back at daq1.physics.isu.edu)
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----------------------------------------------------
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>send uImage
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(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>connect
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Connecting to /dev/ttyS0, speed 115200
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Escape character: Ctrl-\ (ASCII 28, FS): enabled
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Type the escape character followed by C to get back,
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or followed by ? to see other options.
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----------------------------------------------------
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## Total Size      = 0x000f24a0 = 992416 Bytes
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## Start Addr      = 0xA2000000
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GUM> bootm
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## Booting image at a2000000 ...
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  Image Name:  uImage
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  Image Type:  ARM Linux Kernel Image (uncompressed)
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  Data Size:    992352 Bytes = 969.1 kB
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  Load Address: a0008000
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  Entry Point:  a0008000
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OK
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Starting kernel ...
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Notes:
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*To switch to the kermit> prompt type ctrl-| followed by c
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*You may have to hit enter to get the GUM> prompt the first time
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==Gumstix parts for standard system==
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*[http://gumstix.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=210 motherboard] 600MHz, 128MB RAM
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*[http://gumstix.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=207 10/100 network adapter]
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*[http://gumstix.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=184 breakout board] for i2c and serial headers
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*[http://gumstix.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=148 power adapter]
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*[http://gumstix.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=161 screw kit]
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Total cost: $270.50 + shipping
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*''Optional:'' [http://gumstix.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=191 WiFi module] for network adapter
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**Cost: $40
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==Other stuff to buy==
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*crimper and parts for header sockets
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*dual-row header pins
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*TTL-RS232 adapters
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*TTL or RS232 to USB adapters

Latest revision as of 06:04, 5 February 2009

Serial TTL converter

breakout-vx layout image

Linux Serial Connection (kermit used)

flashing the root filesystem on the gumstix

Flashing root image

as root: 

kermit -l /dev/ttyS0
C-Kermit 8.0.209, 17 Mar 2003, for Red Hat Linux 8.0
Copyright (C) 1985, 2003,
 Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York.
Type ? or HELP for help.
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set speed 115200
/dev/ttyS0, 115200 bps
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set reliable
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>fast
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set carrier-watch off
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set flow-control none
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set prefixing all
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set file type bin
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set rec pack 4096
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set send pack 4096
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>set window 5
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>connect
Connecting to /dev/ttyS0, speed 115200
Escape character: Ctrl-\ (ASCII 28, FS): enabled
Type the escape character followed by C to get back,
or followed by ? to see other options.
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GUM>loadb a2000000
## Ready for binary (kermit) download to 0xA2000000 at 115200 bps...
(Back at daq1.physics.isu.edu)
----------------------------------------------------
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>send rootfs.arm_nofpu.jffs2
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>connect                    
Connecting to /dev/ttyS0, speed 115200
Escape character: Ctrl-\ (ASCII 28, FS): enabled
Type the escape character followed by C to get back,
or followed by ? to see other options.
----------------------------------------------------
## Total Size      = 0x005e31b4 = 6173108 Bytes
## Start Addr      = 0xA2000000
GUM> loadb a2000000
## Ready for binary (kermit) download to 0xA2000000 at 115200 bps...
(Back at daq1.physics.isu.edu)
----------------------------------------------------
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>send uImage
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>                           
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>connect
Connecting to /dev/ttyS0, speed 115200
Escape character: Ctrl-\ (ASCII 28, FS): enabled
Type the escape character followed by C to get back,
or followed by ? to see other options.
----------------------------------------------------
## Total Size      = 0x005e31b4 = 6173108 Bytes
## Start Addr      = 0xA2000000
GUM> pro on 1:0-1 && jera all && cp.b a2000000 40000 ${filesize}
Protect Flash Sectors 0-1 in Bank # 1
.. done
Erase Flash Bank # 1 - Warning: 2 protected sectors will not be erased!
.................................................................................................... done
Copy to Flash... done
GUM> loadb a2000000
## Ready for binary (kermit) download to 0xA2000000 at 115200 bps...
(Back at daq1.physics.isu.edu)
----------------------------------------------------
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>send uImage
(/home/daq/brian/j/) C-Kermit>connect
Connecting to /dev/ttyS0, speed 115200
Escape character: Ctrl-\ (ASCII 28, FS): enabled
Type the escape character followed by C to get back,
or followed by ? to see other options.
----------------------------------------------------
## Total Size      = 0x000f24a0 = 992416 Bytes
## Start Addr      = 0xA2000000
GUM> bootm
## Booting image at a2000000 ...
  Image Name:   uImage
  Image Type:   ARM Linux Kernel Image (uncompressed)
  Data Size:    992352 Bytes = 969.1 kB
  Load Address: a0008000
  Entry Point:  a0008000
OK
Starting kernel ...

Notes:

  • To switch to the kermit> prompt type ctrl-| followed by c
  • You may have to hit enter to get the GUM> prompt the first time

Gumstix parts for standard system

Total cost: $270.50 + shipping

Other stuff to buy

  • crimper and parts for header sockets
  • dual-row header pins
  • TTL-RS232 adapters
  • TTL or RS232 to USB adapters
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