2009-09-01 06:14:33 Getting started with an EZKIT-BF533
Rainer Zufall (GERMANY)
Message: 79426
Hi folks.
I would like to try out uCLinux. Unfortunately I don't have a Stamp Board, but only an EZKIT-BF533.
I've found an article which says that it is possible to run uCLinux with an EZKIT:
docs.blackfin.uclinux.org/doku.php?id=hw:boards:bf533-ezkit
But I have no idea how to start with an EZKIT and I didn't found anything on the internet what could help me.
Would anyone be so kind to give me a hint (or two :-)
Thanks a lot.
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2009-09-01 06:52:39 Getting started with an EZKIT-BF533
Michael Hennerich (GERMANY)
Message: 79429
Linux runs also on the BF533-EZKIT.
docs.blackfin.uclinux.org/doku.php?id=hw:boards:bf533-ezkit
Your main problem for now is to get u-boot flashed.
docs.blackfin.uclinux.org/doku.php?id=bootloaders:u-boot
docs.blackfin.uclinux.org/doku.php?id=bootloaders:u-boot:loading
Later you probably want to have a USB-LAN card too.
docs.blackfin.uclinux.org/doku.php?id=hw:cards:usb-lan_ez-extender
-Michael
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2009-09-02 09:07:13 Re: Getting started with an EZKIT-BF533
Rainer Zufall (GERMANY)
Message: 79495
Thank you for your answer.
I simply don't know how to start.
I tried to follow these steps:
docs.blackfin.uclinux.org/doku.php?id=setting_up_your_development_host
1.Step: Installing / Configuring Linux - No Problem. Worked fine.
next Step would be: Terminal Programs
But how could I communicate with my EZKIT via UART? There ist no Firmware which could answer...
What do I have to do next? There is too much (or not good structured) information for a beginner.... :-(
I'am looking for a step by step getting startet guid. Like a tutorial or a HowTo....
Or at least someone who could tell me the first steps to getting started.
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2009-09-02 09:34:58 Re: Getting started with an EZKIT-BF533
Michael Hennerich (GERMANY)
Message: 79496 As I said - you need to get u-boot flashed first.
If you have the VDSP testdrive installed - You can do that by using the
VDSP flash programmer.
Flash the BF533-EZKIT u-boot.bin image posted here:
blackfin.uclinux.org/gf/project/u-boot/frs
-Michael
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2009-09-02 09:35:05 Re: Getting started with an EZKIT-BF533
Robin Getz (UNITED STATES)
Message: 79497
Rainer:
We are in process of getting something like that together over the next day or two.
I need to move some things around in the docs, and I'll point you to the work in progress.
-Robin
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2009-09-02 15:15:29 Re: Getting started with an EZKIT-BF533
Robin Getz (UNITED STATES)
Message: 79498
Rainer:
https://docs.blackfin.uclinux.org/doku.php?id=intro:getting_started
Can you review - and see if that helps?
Thanks
-Robin
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2009-09-03 09:04:37 Re: Getting started with an EZKIT-BF533
Rainer Zufall (GERMANY)
Message: 79561
@Robin: This is what I was looking for. Now I have a better understand of the whole process.
Thank you very very much!
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2009-09-03 09:09:23 Re: Getting started with an EZKIT-BF533
Rainer Zufall (GERMANY)
Message: 79562
As I said - you need to get u-boot flashed first.
If you have the VDSP testdrive installed - You can do that by using the
VDSP flash programmer.
Flash the BF533-EZKIT u-boot.bin image posted here:
blackfin.uclinux.org/gf/project/u-boot/frs
I am using VDSP 5.0 and the HPUSB-IC. Do I have to flash the .ldr or the .bin file?
I tried both (selected 'File format: Binary'), but with no success
If it succeeded, U-Boot should send a message after booting via UART which I could receive with the HyperTerminal, is that correct?
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2009-09-03 11:03:25 Re: Getting started with an EZKIT-BF533
Mike Frysinger (UNITED STATES)
Message: 79567
which file you select depends on which boot mode you want
please read the documentation:
docs.blackfin.uclinux.org/doku.php?id=bootloaders:u-boot:loading