TinyBoards

uCLinux and uBoot:

At http://blackfin.uClinux.org you find the actual uClinux snapshot and board support packages for the supported Core Modules.

How to check out uClinux from blackfin.uClinux.org:

The project's CVS repository can be checked out through anonymous (pserver) CVS with the following instruction set. The module you wish to check out must be specified as the modulename. When prompted for a password for anonymous, simply press the Enter key.

How to check out uBoot from blackfin.uClinux.org:

Debugging Tool:

Together with Section5 we provide a uClinux Starter Package including the ICEbear USB JTAG and Bluetechnix hardware. Download the debugging software from http://section5.ch/software.

uClinux and uBoot Support:

Since uClinux is an open source platform we are not able to control the software development.

uBoot Support

Bluetechnix provides at the download section uBoot files for the CM-BF533 and the CM-BF537E Core Module. These hex-files are tested and can be flashed e.g. using the preflashed BLACKSheep boot loader.

uClinux Support

Please use the support forum at http://blackfin.uClinux.org.

ICE bear JTAG Support

The ICE bear JTAG is a third party product. Please contact section5 for support.

For using serial boot mode on the Core Modules you have to choose the correct boot mode.

Infos about what you need for the UART-Boot can be found at:

http://www.dolomitics.com/downloads/ldrviewer.html

Instructions are available at:

http://docs.blackfin.uclinux.org/doku.php?id=loading_u-boot&s=uart

In the Blackfin Loader File Viewer:

Evaluate CTS Option has to be switched off.

Bit Rate: 115200 is OK

As soon as you have booted a uBoot, you can flash a uBoot to the Core Module's flash.

More infos are available at:

http://docs.blackfin.uclinux.org/doku.php?id=loading_dxes_via_the_serial_port

http://docs.blackfin.uclinux.org/doku.php?id=upgrading_u-boot