Anders DX Starterkit-T335 User manual

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Starterkit-T335
Quick Start Guide
Doc Number: DX1B_QSG01
Issue 2
Introduction
Starterkit-T335 is an all in one evaluation kit
allowing you to begin the development of
your product quickly and easily.
The embedded platform comprises a choice
of high-performance PCAP multi-touch TFT
displays, pre-integrated with a Texas
Instruments T335 single-core Cortex-A8 CPU
module.
The evaluation kit contains all the necessary
accessories you need meaning you can get off
to a flying start.
Key Features
•Scalable solution for next generation devices.
Projected Capacitive Touchscreen Displays
ARM based 1GHz processor
Graphics acceleration
Multiple I/O, Communications
•1GHz processor
4.3’’or 7.0” display choice
Linux OS with GUI development tool
ARM Cortex-A8 CPU

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Document History
Date
Revision
ECN
Description
Authored
Approved
23/3/2017
A
N/A
Document created
C. Madella
Product
Manager
05/04/2017
B
N/A
Modified descriptions
for DX1B and added
pictures
L.C. Tran
Product
Manager
06/04/2017
1
N/A
First Release
L.C. Tran
Product
Manager
28/04/2017
2
N/A
Product name
changed
Cover Page updated
Layout updated
Display features
added
Mechanical
Information added
Support links changed
G. Losito
Product
Manager
11/12/2017
3
N/A
Support links changed
G. Losito
Product
Manager

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Contents
DOCUMENT HISTORY..................................................................................................................................................... 2
1INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................................4
1.3 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE .....................................................................................................................................................4
1.4 REFERENCE .....................................................................................................................................................................4
2PACKAGE DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 PACKAGE CONTENT ..........................................................................................................................................................5
3MECHANICAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 7
3.1 CARRIER BOARD:..............................................................................................................................................................7
4ASSEMBLY AND BASIC SET-UP............................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 DISPLAY AND BASE BOARD CONNECTIONS.............................................................................................................................8
4.2 CORE MODULE CONNECTION .............................................................................................................................................9
4.3 FINAL ASSEMBLED UNIT ....................................................................................................................................................9
5INSTALLING SOFTWARE IMAGE........................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 DOWNLOAD IMAGES.......................................................................................................................................................10
5.2 PLACE THE CONTENT ON SD CARD .....................................................................................................................................10
5.3 INSTALL THE IMAGE ONTO THE DEVICE ................................................................................................................................11
6BOOT UP AND DEVICE CONTROL......................................................................................................................... 13
7SUPPORT RESOURCE........................................................................................................................................... 14

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1Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This document is an introduction to the use of our Starterkit-T335 product range.
1.2 Scope
This document is intended for all users that receive the platform for the first time.
1.3 Technical Assistance
For more technical details, please visit the Starterkit-T335 Product Wiki Page:
https://andersdx.atlassian.net/wiki/display/PRODDX1A/Starterkit-T335+Home
or access our Customer Support portal for any issues and queries:
https://andersdx.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/dxsup
1.4 Reference
None

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2Package Description
The Starterkits-T335 is an all in one embedded solution with multi-touch display. The platform
comprises high-performance PCAP multi-touch TFT displays pre-integrated with a Texas
Instrument T335 single-core Cortex-A8 CPU module and it supports 2 display variants:
Size
Features
Resolution
Touch
Orientation
Viewing Angle
(T/B/L/R)
Contrast
Ratio
Brightness
4.3”
480 x 272
(WQVGA)
PCAP
Landscape
50/70/70/70
600:1
570
cd/m2
7”
800 x 480
(WVGA)
PCAP
Landscape
80/80/80/80
600:1
400
cd/m2
The evaluation kit contains all the necessary accessories and offers an easy start base for the
development of your product.
Note: Please, ensure you observe ESD precautions when handling this product.
2.1 Package Content
Common content:
Package content
Part Number
DX-1 Carrier board
ELC-00241-1
TI AM335x based Core Module
CM-T335-Dx-Cx-Nx-[E]-[A]-[Ux]-[WB]-[Tx]
Accessory Package for DX1 range
DX1B-ACC
This Quick Start Guide
DX1A_QSG01

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4.3” display specific content:
Package content
Part Number
4.3" WQVGA TFT MODULE CUSTOM CTP
SCX0403C32GGC06
Interface Kit required to Integrate 4.3"
WQVGA (SCX0403C32GGC06) Display
IK1B-001A
7” display specific content:
Note: Please, make sure to have both the Part Number and the Serial Number handy when you
contact Anders DX for provisioning and issue support.
Package content
Part Number
7” WVGA PCAP TFT Display
SCF0700C48GGU33
Interface Kit required to Integrate 7"
WVGA (SCF0700C48GGU33) Display
IK1B-002A

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3Mechanical Information
3.1 Carrier Board:
Rear IO panel
Front Side Diagram

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4Assembly and Basic Set-Up
4.1 Display and Base Board Connections
Connect the FFC as followed:
4.3” Display
Baseboard
7.0” Display

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4.2 Core Module Connection
4.3 Final Assembled Unit
Insert and push in
Push down

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5Installing Software Image
5.1 Download Images
Starterkits-T335 Pre-built Images for all variants can be found at below link:
https://bitbucket.org/andersdx/starterkit-t335_prebuilt_images/downloads/?tab=tags
It’s always advisable to download the latest release which will have a correspondent label
“Latest_Release”. You can choose among .zip, .gz or .bz2 file format.
5.2 Place the content on SD Card
Unzipping the downloaded file locally, the content should look like in the picture below and the
Release_notes.txt will give you additional information on the content and the changes for the
specific revision:
Download buttons