Unpacking Guidelines #
Please follow the below guidelines while unpacking the TRUX-iMX6UL-DVP Development Platform.
- Make sure to follow the below antistatic guidelines before unpacking.
- Wear the antistatic wristband while unpacking and handling the Development Platform to prevent electrostatic discharge.
- Use an antistatic pad/mat with proper grounding to place the Development Platform.
- Don’t touch the inside surface of the Development Platform circuit board.
- Self-grounding: Touch a grounded conductor every few minutes to discharge any excess static build-up.
- Make sure that the packing box is facing upwards while opening.
- Make sure that the entire packing list items mentioned in the Package Checklist are present.
Package Checklist #
| Sr No. | Package Item | Qty | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUX-iMX6UL-DVP i.MX6UL S01 Development Platform with SOM and LCD |
1 | Photo1 |
| 2 | Power Adapter 12v,2A | 1 | Photo2 |
| 3 | USB Cable | 1 | photo3 |
| 4 | Ethernet Cable | 1 | Photo4 |
NOTE: Do not proceed with installation, if any of the items listed in the above checklist is missing or damaged. Contact the Trucrux support team.
Get to Know the S01 Development Platform #
TRUX-imx6UL-DVP Development platform consists of 67.5mm x 30mm x 1mm i.MX6UL/i.MX6ULL S01
SOM and 100 mmx100mm iMX6 Carrier Card as shown in the below figure.
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NOTE: Refer Hardware User Guide for more detail
SETTING UP THE TEST ENVIRONMENT #
Getting Start #
This section describes the step-by-step procedure to set up the test environment TRUX-iMX6UL-DVP Development Platform.
- Read the Development Platform Documents
- Check the Boot Mode setting
- Setting up the Debug port
- Power ON the Development Platform
Boot Mode Setting #
TRUX-iMX6UL-DVP Development Platform supports different boot mode options for booting.
- Internal Boot Mode (Default): This mode is used for normal booting and default set while shipping. Please make sure that the boot mode switch (J208) is in this mode while setting up the Test Environment.
- Serial Downloader Mode: This mode is used when the user wants to program boot media using the MFG Tool.
For more details, please refer Software User Guide.
Boot modes can be selected by the user using boot mode switch (J208) settings on the iMX6UL Carrier Board as mentioned below. For more details, refer iMX6UL Carrier Board Hardware User Guide.
Boot Mode Settings Truth Table #
| Boot Mode Setting On iMX6UL Carrier Board | J208 (2 Position Switch) | |
|---|---|---|
| POS1 | POS2 | |
| Internal Boot Mode (Default) | ON | OFF |
| Serial Downloader Mode | OFF | ON |
| ON = High OFF=Low | ||
Debug Port Setting #
TRUX-iMX6UL-DVP Development Platform supports a Micro USB Connector as a Debug port for Debugging and Testing. Please follow the below procedure to set up the Debug port of the Development Platform.
- Use USB MicroAB to TypeA cable to connect between the Development Platform and PC for debugging. Connect the TypeA end of the USB cable to the PC and the MicroAB end of the USB cable to the Development Platform’s debug Micro USB connector as shown below.
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Open any serial monitor application like HyperTerminal/Putty, etc. on a PC/Laptop and apply the following setting.
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- Baud rate: 115200 bps
- Data bits: 8
- Parity: None
- Stop bits: 1
- Flow control: None
Powering ON TRUX-iMX6UL-DVP #
TRUX-iMX6UL-DVP platform comes with a 12V, 2A power supply with universal plugs. Please follow the below procedure to power ON the Development Platform.
Connect the 12V power supply plug to the power connector (J213) of the TRUX-iMX6UL-DVP Development Platform as shown below and switch the power supply.
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Once Power is applied to the TRUX-iMX6UL-DVP Development Platform, the Power LED in the TRUX-IMX6UL-S01 SOM module and iMX6UL Carrier Board will glow as shown below.
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Warning: Do not proceed with installation, if the Power Status LED is blinking or not glowing. Contact the Trucrux support team.
Viewing Logs #
Once power is applied to the TRUX-iMX6UL-DVP Development Platform as explained in the previous section, the serial monitor of the PC/Laptop which is connected to the Development Platform will immediately show the boot messages of the boot loader.
Immediately after powering on, Press any key in HyperTerminal to go to the U-boot command prompt as shown below. Otherwise, the Linux kernel will launch automatically.
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Once Linux is launched, the LCD will show the prints as shown below and the serial monitor will show the Linux
Login.
To log in, enter “root” in the terminal and you will get the Linux command prompt.
