Socionext Jade ideaboxx User manual

Jade IdeaBoxx™

Product Manual

Table of Contents

Standards Used in This Guide ...............................................................................................................................3

Glossary of Terms and Acronyms..........................................................................................................................3

IdeaBoxx Kit Contents............................................................................................................................................4

Hardware Module.............................................................................................................................................4

Suite of Software Tools ....................................................................................................................................4

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................5

Hardware Setup...................................................................................................................................................... 5

Serial Console .................................................................................................................................................. 5

HDMI Output..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Display Controller Outputs ..............................................................................................................................5

Schematic – Front of Board............................................................................................................................. 6

Schematic – Back of Board .............................................................................................................................6

Trying Out Other Demos ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Software Development in a Linux Environment....................................................................................................7

Import the Linux Appliance into VirtualBox....................................................................................................7

Starting the Linux Appliance with VirtualBox................................................................................................. 7

Building the Bootloader, Linux Kernel, and Root Filesystem........................................................................7

Bootloader........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Linux Kernel .....................................................................................................................................................8

Root Filesystem................................................................................................................................................ 8

Building the Linux Kernel with the Default Configuration.............................................................................9

Compiling User Code....................................................................................................................................... 9

Setup.................................................................................................................................................................9

Building the Kernel..........................................................................................................................................9

Building a Root Filesystem Image .................................................................................................................. 9

C/C++ Cross-Compilers................................................................................................................................... 9

Important File Locations .................................................................................................................................9

Support References ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Jade ................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Memory Layout............................................................................................................................................... 10

Standards Used in This Guide

In this guide different fonts will be used to make these instructions clearer.

• Standard descriptive text will be in this font.

• Commands to be typed at the console prompt will be in this font.

• File and folder paths will be in this font.

All paths are given in UNIX format. For example, /demo is a folder called demo in the root of the speciﬁed device.

Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

Jade – Socionext MB86R0x family of processors

SoC – System on Chip

SoM – System on Module

PCB – Printed Circuit Board

LCD – Liquid Crystal Display

GUI – Graphical User Interface

USB – Universal Serial Bus

BSP – Board Support Package

HDMI – High Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface

TFTP – Trivial File Transfer Protocol

NFS – Network File System

IdeaBoxx Kit Contents

The Jade IdeaBoxx kit includes the following components:

Hardware Module

1. PCB with Socionext’s Jade SoM, processor, graphics

memory (frame buffer), Flash memory and RAM

memory

2. 7-inch backlit LCD with capacitive touch screen

3. USB stick containing documentation, and preloaded

touch and non-touch demos

4. SD card

5. Power supply

6. USB cable for console access

Storyboard Suite is a trademark of Crank Software, Inc.

VirtualBox is a trademark of Oracle Corporation.

ARM® is a trademark of ARM® Limited.

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Suite of Software Tools

• USB stick containing documentation, and preloaded

touch and non-touch demos (some of which are

self-running).

• Datasheets and application notes for Jade

IdeaBoxx

• Board files to create reference design platforms

• Libraries and tools free of charge and royalties*

• Schematics and Altium Designer project files for

all PCBs

• Linux BSP virtual appliance image

• U-boot bootloader

• Linux kernel version 3.0.3

• Functional root file system

• GCC-based cross-compiler

• A 30-day demo version of Crank Software’s

Storyboard Suite GUI design software

Introduction

The Socionext IdeaBoxx is a fully self-contained, graphics-centric SDK with everything a user needs to create a complete

graphical sub-system in minutes. The principal concept behind IdeaBoxx is to provide a fast, easy-to-use and reliable real-

world embedded environment that simulates how graphics would appear on the ﬁnished product. IdeaBoxx reduces the

development timeline by incorporating all necessary hardware and software in an optimized bundle so users don't need to

source anything. Everything in the IdeaBoxx has been designed and tested to work in a plug and play method so that users

can focus completely on the creative elements of the design right out of the box.

Designed as a series of products, IdeaBoxx complements the far-reaching capabilities of Socionext’s Graphics Display

Controllers. IdeaBoxx Jade is the ﬁrst of three product rollouts. Jade IdeaBoxx allows users to produce an innovative

design environment that simpliﬁes and streamlines the process for developing 3D graphics.

To get started, simply install the development system and use the precompiled demos located on the enclosed USB

drive. Run the compiled software and preview graphic ﬁles to compare the differences in performance between the BSP

and a more powerful PC development environment. The capabilities of the embedded processor can be investigated and

appropriate changes made to the resolution or size of images for quicker loading.

A Linux BSP, including the Linux kernel sources used, is also provided to allow the adventurous to develop more complex

applications. A complete set of documentation, schematics, gerber ﬁles, and source code is included to ensure users can

fully realize their ideas.

This document summarizes the features of the Jade IdeaBoxx and gives instructions for setting up and starting the BSP,

running the software and viewing graphical ﬁles.

Hardware Setup

• Unpack the IdeaBoxx kit. Ensure that the microSD card is fully seated in its slot on the bottom of the board.

• Plug the power supply into the IdeaBoxx board and then into the wall. Toggle the power switch to the ON position. The

scale demo should startup automatically.

Serial Console (13)

The serial console is available via the mini-USB connector P7 on the bottom of the board. The USB device is an FTDI

serial-to-USB converter. Most operating systems have the driver built in. However, if the driver is not included, users can

download it from FTDI at http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm. The serial port is conﬁgured to operate at standard

115200,8,n,1 serial settings. Users can log in as “root” with no password.

HDMI Output (4)

The HDMI output at jack J400 can be enabled by setting switch S2-1 and switches S400-5 and S400-6 to the ON position.

These are the default settings. The default resolution is factory set to 800x480 pixels to match the LCD panel.

Note: HDMI output may not display correctly on all televisions and monitors.

Display Controller Outputs (1–2)

The included LCD panel is connected to the 50-pin header labeled “LCD 0” header connected to display controller 0. Display

controller 1 is also available via a second 50-pin header labeled “LCD 1”. The LCD panel assembly must be removed to access

these headers.

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1. LCD1 Output

2. LCD0 Output

3. 5-Way Joystick

4. HDMI Output

5. Reset Switch

6. Headphone Output

7. Line Level Output

8. Line Level Input

9. Ethernet

10. USB Connector

11. Power Switch

12. Power connector

13. Mini USB

14. Micro SD slot

Schematic – Front of Board

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Schematic – Back of Board

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Trying Out Other Demos

The demos are located in the folder /prebuilt_demos on the USB drive. Use the directions below to run demos on the

IdeaBoxx board.

1. Slide the power switch to OFF.

2. Remove the microSD card from the IdeaBoxx board.

3. Insert the microSD card into the computer.

4. Delete all the files on the microSD card. Note that if the microSD card is reformatted, it must be formatted as a FAT32

drive.

5. Copy all the files from the demo folder of the user’s choice to the microSD card. For example, to put the scale demo

on the microSD card, copy all the files under

/prebuilt_demos/scale/. Do NOT copy the folder scale.

6. Copy all the files from the /prebuilt_demos/common folder to the microSD card. Do NOT copy the folder common.

7. Safely remove the microSD card from the computer.

8. Insert the microSD card back into the IdeaBoxx board.

9. Turn on power to the IdeaBoxx board by sliding the power switch to ON.

Software Development in a Linux Environment

Import the Linux Appliance into VirtualBox

To use VirtualBox:

1. Select and launch VirtualBox.

2. Select File | Import Appliance.

3. Select the appliance (demonstration file) from the USB drive.

4. Select OK.

5. Select “Yes” to accept all the settings.

6. Click “start” to import the file into VirtualBox.

7. Run the software.

Starting the Linux Appliance with VirtualBox

1. Click on the Appliance image in the left-hand pane.

2. Click Start (button at the top, changes to “show” when VM is running). The VirtualBox splash screen will appear

momentarily. Once the VM boots up, a login screen will appear.

3. At the login screen, enter the user ID “jade” and the password “jade” (all lower case).

4. Open a terminal window by doing one of the following:

• Click Start | Accessories | Terminal

• Double-click on the LXTerminal icon on the Linux desktop

• Press F12 to open up the guake terminal.

Building the Bootloader, Linux Kernel, and Root Filesystem

The three major things an engineer might need to rebuild in Linux are the bootloader, Linux kernel and root ﬁlesystem.

Each can be rebuilt using the build.sh script in its respective folder.

Bootloader

The bootloader source code is in /opt/jade/bsp303/sources/u-boot. To rebuild it, use the ./build.sh shell script

provided in the source code folder. The result will be multiple ﬁles in the top-level source code folder. The new binary

bootloader ﬁle will be named /opt/jade/bsp303/sources/u-boot/u-boot.bin.

To program the bootloader into the Jade board:

1. Turn on power to the IdeaBoxx board.

2. Press a button to stop the bootloader.

3. Type tftp 40000000 u-boot.bin

4. Type erase 10000000 1002FFFF

5. Type cp.b 40000000 10000000 $filesize

6. Type reset and Jade will reset and execute the new bootloader.

Linux Kernel

The Linux kernel source tree is in /opt/jade/bsp303/sources/xxsvideo/linux-3.0.3.

Before reconﬁguring or building the kernel for the ﬁrst time, the user must execute make jade-ideaboxx_defcong.

To reconﬁgure the Linux kernel (e.g., to add or remove drivers), execute make menucong. To rebuild it, change to the top-

level directory of the kernel source tree and execute ./build.sh. This will create a new kernel as

/opt/jade/bsp303/sources/xxsvideo/linux-3.0.3/arch/arm/boot/uImage. The new kernel will also be

copied to /tftpboot/uImage303-$YYYYMMDD-HHMM where the date and time are given as a four-digit year and two-

digit month, day, hour (24-hour format) and minute. A symbolic link to that ﬁle is also created as /tftpboot/uImage.

To program the new kernel into the Jade board:

1. Turn on power to the IdeaBoxx board.

2. Press a button to stop the bootloader.

3. Type tftp 40000000 uImage

4. Type erase 10060000 102FFFFF

5. Type cp.b 40000000 10060000 $filesize

6. Type reset and Jade will reset and execute the new Linux kernel.

Root Filesystem

The root ﬁlesystem is in /opt/jade/bsp303/rootfs-final. To build a new root ﬁlesystem image suitable to be

programmed into Flash, change to the root ﬁlesystem directory and execute ./build.sh. This will create a new root

ﬁlesystem binary image as

/opt/jade/bsp303/sources/xxsvideo/linux-3.0.3/arch/arm/boot/uImage. The image will also be copied

to /tftpboot/rootfs303-$YYYYMMDD-HHMM where the date and time are given as four-digit year and two-digit month,

day, hour (24-hour format) and minute. A symbolic link to that ﬁle is also created as /tftpboot/rootfs.bin.

To program the new image into the Jade board:

Turn on power to the IdeaBoxx board.

1. Press a key in the serial terminal program to stop the bootloader.

2. Type tftp 40000000 rootfs.bin

3. Type erase 10300000 11dfffff

4. Type cp.b 40000000 10300000 $filesize

5. Type reset to reset Jade and boot the new filesystem.

Building the Linux Kernel with the Default Conﬁguration

To rebuild the Linux kernel with the default conﬁguration, execute the following commands. Note that this will delete any

existing local kernel conﬁguration, so users should copy it to another directory before proceeding if they want to save the

kernel.

cd /opt/jade/bsp303/sources/xxsvideo/linux-3.0.3

make distclean

make jade-ideaboxx_defcong && ./build.sh

Compiling User Code

A C and C++ compiler are included in the BSP. They are

/home/jade/opt/crosstool/gcc-4.2.3-glibc-2.7/arm-unknown-linux-gnueabi/bin/arm-unknown-

linux-gnueabi-gcc and

/home/jade/opt/crosstool/gcc-4.2.3-glibc-2.7/arm-unknown-linux-gnueabi/bin/arm-unknown-

linux-gnueabi-g++ respectively. This path is included in the system path variable. These are cross-compilers

built from GCC sources and use the same command-line arguments. To compile a single-source-code program, arm-

unknown-linux-gnueabi-gcc hello.c –o hello will generate a binary ﬁle hello that will run on Jade.

Setup

The BSP is included on the USB drive as a VirtualBox appliance. Users need to have VirtualBox installed on their computer

in order to run it. The BSP was created and tested with VirtualBox 4.3.6. VirtualBox software can be downloaded from

https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads. Once installed, the appliance can be imported into VirtualBox.

The Jade IdeaBoxx board can boot from Flash (the default) or from TFTP + NFS via Ethernet. The default IP address of the

board is 192.168.1.230. U-boot is conﬁgured to look for TFTP and NFS servers at address 192.168.1.130. The VirtualBox

appliance has these servers conﬁgured and active out of the box. To boot via Ethernet, press any key on the serial console

immediately after power on to stop u-boot. Then execute run netboot from the u-boot prompt.

Building the Kernel

To rebuild the Kernel, navigate to /opt/jade/bsp303/sources/xxsvideo/linux in the development ﬁlesystem. The

kernel can be rebuilt with make jade-ideaboxx_defcong then ./build.sh.

Note make jade-ideaboxx_defconfig only needs to be run once or after running make distclean. The resulting

image will be /tftpboot/uImage.

Building a Root Filesystem Image

To build a root ﬁlesystem image suitable for ﬂashing into the Jade SOM, navigate to /opt/jade/bsp303 in the

development ﬁlesystem. The ﬁlesystem image can be built with ./build.sh. The resulting image will be .

C/C++ Cross-Compilers

The C compiler provided is a GCC-based cross-compiler. It can be executed with arm-unknown-linux-gnueabi-gcc.

Likewise, the C++ compiler provided is a GCC-based cross-compiler. It can be executed with arm-unknown-linux-

gnueabi-g++.

Important File Locations

u-boot source: /opt/jade/u-boot

Linux kernel source: /opt/jade/bsp303/sources/xxsvideo/linux

Root ﬁlesystem top-level directory: /opt/jade/bsp303/rootfs-final

TFTP boot ﬁle location: /tftpboot

Support References

http://www.socionext.com/en/

http://www.cranksoftware.com

http://www.kernel.org

http://www.denx.de/wiki/U-Boot

Jade

The Jade GDC at the hub of the ﬁrst IdeaBoxx is Socionext's most cost-effective, SOC-based display controller. Based on an

ARM™ 926EJES processor running at 333MHz, Jade has a ﬁxed-pipeline, 3D graphics engine powerful enough to produce

sharp, crisp graphics on screen sizes up to 1024 x 768. Fabricated in Socionext’s standard 90nm process, this graphics

display controller is designed to provide the optimal balance of power, via low leakage current, and performance. Jade can

support two screens independently, along with dual-capture ports, and can apply video images to 3D meshes via texture

mapping. This combination of features makes Jade ideal for many industrial and medical applications where screen sizes

of 4 to 10 inches are common.

A hierarchical bus system isolates high-performance functions (e.g., 3D graphics processing) from routine operations (e.g.,

low-speed I/O). Socionext has designed the ARM processor to run at twice the rate of the graphics core to reduce memory

bus contention between these two primary functions.

Memory Layout

Jade’s memory layout, both RAM and Flash, is described below.

RAM: 128MB @ 0x40000000

0x40000000 – 0x43FFFFFF – System RAM

0x44000000 – 0x47FFFFFF – Video RAM

NOR Flash: 32MB @ 0x10000000

0x10000000 – 0x1002FFFF – u-boot

0x10030000 – 0x1005FFFF – u-boot arguments

0x10060000 – 0x102FFFFF – Linux kernel

0x10300000 – 0x11DFFFFF – Root ﬁlesystem

0x11E00000 – 0x11FFFFFF – Optional u-boot splash

screen (.BMP ﬁle)

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