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radiatortwo

I figured that here are always the same questions asked.

Since downloads are still down at this time and all the information is scattered all over the place, a lot of people here are having problems on getting the board to run with a Linux system.

 

So I thought I´d write a series of Blog Posts on how to get everything together, for those who want to get the board running with Linux.

 

I know it´s an Android development board. However most people here seem to want to use it with Linux.

Also now there seems to be some focus on yocto.

 

What I would write would be on how to get the mainline stuff running. (Mainline u-boot, kernel and Debian)
Basically what selsinork already did and then was deleted, but with more recent and correct info. (Like the correct git repos for example.)

 

That then would include the following points:

1. Building the bootloader U-Boot

2. Building the Kernel and Device Tree

3. Creating an Debian Root File System

4. Flashing everything on the board with MFGTool in Windows

5. Flashing everything on a SDCard with Linux

 

I have some time next week for this. But I wanted to ask first if that´s really needed.

 

If so then you can also tell me to include stuff I forgot or anything you want to know.

 

Hope I get some feedback on this. If so I will write and post everything during the next week.

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  • Hello,

     

    I work on the RIoT with the ubuntu Image (image_SVN2591_001).

    It works for now, but it has a large footprint. I develop an embedded application that don't use the Desktop (and much more of the Ubuntu configuration).

    -> So I am VERY interested in an Debian or Yocto build that can be easyly customized.

     

    I don't try the to build a Yocto myself since there is no BSP on the Yocto page that supports the I.MX6 or RIoT.

     

    -> Is the sourcecode for the LVDS- and Touchscreen-Driver available?

    I need the LVDS and Touch support und I plan to change the Display-Type in future. So I think I must eventually modify the driver...

     

    Regards,

    Oliver

  • in reply to omeier

    I don't try the to build a Yocto myself since there is no BSP on the Yocto page that supports the I.MX6 or RIoT.

      Freescale have yocto support for i.MX platform.

      more details here and here.

     

      Freescale have came up with a book on yocto development.

      They demonstrate yocto using  i.MX board in that book.

  • in reply to tusharp

    Since the weekend is just over and today is Monday, I hope I get some more replies to this till tomorrow.

     

    But after the replies so far I think I will write the Blog posts.

     

    I will also try to provide a simple image. Don't know right now if I can use MFGTool in the package or not. Would there be some copyright problems with that?

    But at least there will be a SDCard image.

     

    I think it'll help some people.

    But you have to keep in mind that I can't provide guaranteed functionality for the accessories like the LVDS display in these images, since I don't have them and also don't intend to use them in the future.

    So this won't be for everyone.

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  • in reply to tusharp

    Since the weekend is just over and today is Monday, I hope I get some more replies to this till tomorrow.

     

    But after the replies so far I think I will write the Blog posts.

     

    I will also try to provide a simple image. Don't know right now if I can use MFGTool in the package or not. Would there be some copyright problems with that?

    But at least there will be a SDCard image.

     

    I think it'll help some people.

    But you have to keep in mind that I can't provide guaranteed functionality for the accessories like the LVDS display in these images, since I don't have them and also don't intend to use them in the future.

    So this won't be for everyone.

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