TX Mainboard 7

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This guide will help new users to quickly use our TX Mainboard 7 Linux Evaluation Kit.

Detailed information about the TX module itself is available on our website.

For further details, refer to the Mainboard 7 Hardware Documentation and the baseboard schematics available in the Customer Area

Unboxing

When opening the package of the Development Kit you should find the following components inside:

  1. The evaluation board “TX Mainboard 7”.

  1. 5V DC cord power supply

  2. Heat Spreader

  3. USB cable

  1. D-Sub cable
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Wiring

Connect the TX Mainboard 7 as shown in the image below.

  1. Connect the RS232 cable to the board.

  1. Verify the Bootmode-jumper is open.

  1. Connect the 5VDC power supply
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Booting, First steps

After connecting the 5V DC power your board will boot. Notice the linux heartbeat shown by the LED.

Your module is pre-programmed with our karo-image-minimal headless Linux. To get terminal access connect the RS232 cable to your PC. Use a Terminal Program with these Terminal Settings. Login as root.

Next Steps Usage

Topic

Description

Re-installing the OS

  • The pre-compiled image files to flash the TX module are located in our Download Area.

  • They contain different environments, e.g. a minimal and a desktop environment.

  • Download the images and proceed with the UUU - Universal Update Utility.

Display support

The GLYN TFT Family Concept ist fully supported by our Evaluation Kits. https://www.glyn.com/Products/Displays/TFT-Family-Concept

We also provide a Ready To Use weston image to flash your TX module in our Download Area.

Next Steps Software

Topic

Description

Linux Guide

Go to: Software Documentation

WiFi Guide

To enable WiFi support.

Go to: Software Documentation -> WiFi/BT Guide

Machine Learning

Using NPU and starting ML Demos.

Go to: Software Documentation -> Machine Learning Guide

QT6 Development

Develop a QT6 app for your customers.

Go to: Software Documentation -> QT Guide

Electron Development

Develop an Electron app for your customers.

Go to: Software Documentation -> Electron

Customizing the BSP

If you want to use our Yocto Layer, or want to create your own customized Linux distribution, have a look at our Yocto Guide.

Go to: Yocto Guide

Next Steps Hardware

Topic

Description

TX Mainboard 7 Pinouts

See the Mainboard 7 PDF Documentation.

TX Developers Guide

TX-Standard pinout, description and layout guidelines.

Go to: Hardware Documentation -> TX-GUIDE