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IMX233-OLinuXino-MINI user's manual
CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE OLINUXINO BOARD
2. Introduction to the chapter
This section helps you set up the OLinuXino development board for the first time.
Please consider first the electrostatic warning to avoid damaging the board, then discover the
hardware and software required to operate the board.
The procedure to power up the board is given, and a description of the default board behavior is
detailed.
2.1 Electrostatic warning
OLinuXino is shipped in a protective anti-static package. The board must not be exposed to high
electrostatic potentials. A grounding strap or similar protective device should be worn when
handling the board. Avoid touching the component pins or any other metallic element.
2.2 Requirements
In order to set up the OLinuXino optimally, the following items are required:
- 6V to 16V source of power with 1A maximum amperage.
- SJTAG interface programmer
- USB keyboard
- Monitor with composite interface or Personal Co
USB-SERIAL-CABLE-F
- SD card with Linux image
Note that the board arrives without SD card or Linux image. You can purchase a card with Linux
separately. It is recommended that the user has basic Linux experience.
Some of the suggested items can be purchased by Olimex, for instance:
iMX233-OLinuXino-SD –
SD card with the Linux image
USB-SERIAL-CABLE-F –
USB serial console cable female (check “6.1.1 UART Debug” for info
how to connect it to the board)
SY0612E –
power supply adapter 12V/0.5A for iMX233-OLinuXino-MINI
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