Element14 LCD8000-97C User Manual

A 9.7” lcd module for sabre lite & mars board

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LCD8000-97C
A 9.7" LCD Module for SABRE Lite & MarS Board
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Version 1.0
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Dated: 10
December 2013

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    LCD8000-97C A 9.7” LCD Module for SABRE Lite & MarS Board User Manual Version 1.0 Dated: 10 December 2013...
  • Page 2 Revision History: Version Date Description 10/12/2013 Original Version...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.1: Packing List ................1 2: Hardware Features ................ 2 2.1: Operational Parameters ............2 3: Using LCD8000-97C With the MarS Board ........3 3.1: Hardware Connections ............3 3.2: Software Configurations ............4 4: Using LCD8000-97C on SABRE Lite ..........7 4.1: Hardware Connections ............
  • Page 4: 1: Product Overview

    The LCD8000-97C is a 9.7” capacitive touchscreen developed by element14 for use with the MarS Board - a super ARM DIY platform, and SABRE Lite. The LCD8000-97C has an LVDS interface and supports a resolution of up to 1024x768 and 260,000 colours. Its multi-touch screen brings an enhanced experience to the users of the MarS Board and the SABRE Lite.
  • Page 5: 2: Hardware Features

    2: Hardware Features 9.7” TFT Screen Resolution of 1024x768, 260,000 colours Supports LVDS Signals Multi-Touch Capacitive Touch-Screen 2.1: Operational Parameters Operating Ambient Temperature: 0°C ~ +50°C Storage Temperature: -25°C ~ +65°C Operating Humidity: 20% - 90% Dimension: 239mm x 185mm Power Supply: +5V (provided by MarS Board or SABRE Lite) Page | 2...
  • Page 6: 3: Using Lcd8000-97C With The Mars Board

    3: Using LCD8000-97C With the MarS Board 3.1: Hardware Connections 1) Use the Mini HDMI cable provided with the product to connect the LVDS interface on the MarS Board to the Mini HDMI interface on the LCD8000-97C as shown below;...
  • Page 7: Software Configurations

    Figure 2 3.2: Software Configurations 1) The latest images and source code for Linux and Android on the MarS Board have been updated to support the LCD8000-97C. For download please visit: www.element14.com/iMX6 2) Please refer to the MarS Board User Manual for detailed instructions on how to update the Linux/Android images on the board;...
  • Page 8 4) Execute the following instructions to set the display mode for the 9.7-inch LVDS LCD; setenv bootargs console=ttymxc1,115200 init=/init rw video=mxcfb0:dev=ldb, LDB-XGA,if=RGB666 fbmem=10M vmalloc=400M androidboot.console=ttymxc1 saveenv Note: At present, the touch screen of LCD8000-97C only supports single point touch Page | 5...
  • Page 9 Linux based system Reboot the MarS Board again and the process will be complete. You can now use the LCD8000-97C. Page | 6...
  • Page 10: 4: Using Lcd8000-97C On Sabre Lite

    4.1: Hardware Connections 1) Use the LVDS cable provided with the product to connect the Mini HDMI interface on the LCD8000-97C to the LVDS and IIC interfaces on the SABRE Lite as shown below: Connections between SABRE Lite and LCD8000-97C...
  • Page 11: Software Configurations

    Figure 4 4.2: Software Configurations 1) The latest images and source code for Linux and Android on the SABRE Lite have been updated to support the LCD8000-97C; Please visit www.element14.com/iMX6 2) Please refer to the Sabre Lite User Manual and Quick Start Guide for detailed instructions on how to update the Android/Linux images on the board.
  • Page 12 4) Execute the following instructions to set the display mode for the 9.7-in LVDS LCD; setenv bootargs console=ttymxc1,115200 init=/init rw video=mxcfb0:dev=ldb, LDB-XGA,if=RGB666 fbmem=10M vmalloc=400M androidboot.console=ttymxc1 saveenv Note: At present, the touch screen of LCD8000-97C only supports single point touch Page | 9...
  • Page 13 Linux based systems 5) Reboot the SABRE Lite again and the process will be complete. You can now use the LCD8000-97C. Page | 10...

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