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 ............
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.
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;...
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;...
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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...
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Linux based system Reboot the MarS Board again and the process will be complete. You can now use the LCD8000-97C. Page | 6...
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...
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.
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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...
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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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