VIA SOM-9X50-STK Yocto 3.1 EVK Quick Start Guide 1. Introduction This Quick Start Guide provides an overview on how to boot the Yocto image for the VIA SOM-9X50-STK and configure the supported hardware functions in the build. Note: The VIA SOM-9X50-STK includes the VIA SOM-9X50 module and the VIA VAB-950 reference carrier board.
VIA SOM-9X50-STK Yocto 3.1 EVK Quick Start Guide 1.2 Version Information and Supported Features • Kernel version: 4.14.141 • Evaluation image: Yocto 3.1 • Development based on MediaTek Yocto 3.1 BSP • Supports eMMC boot • Supports HDMI display •...
Then connect the Windows 10 host machine and the VIA SOM-9X50-STK through the Micro USB 2.0 port using the Micro USB cable. Micro USB 2.0 port diagram Next, on the VIA SOM-9X50-STK, set the two OS image jumpers (J7 and J5) to download mode as shown in the diagram below. OS image jumpers diagram...
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VIA SOM-9X50-STK Yocto 3.1 EVK Quick Start Guide Extract the VIA_SOM-9X50-STK_Yocto_3.1_EVK.zip file on your Windows 10 host machine. To install the image, use the following command: D:\VIA_SOM-9X50-STK_Yocto_3.1_EVK>set PATH=D:\platform-tools;%PATH% D:\VIA_SOM-9X50-STK_Yocto_3.1_EVK>viaflash.exe ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ VIAFlash version v1.0.0 (built: Feb 10 2022 09:53:25 UTC) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++...
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VIA SOM-9X50-STK Yocto 3.1 EVK Quick Start Guide system.ext4 : OK logo.bmp : OK userdata.ext4 : OK ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================= Start to flash images --> Yocto ============================================= Sending 'preloader' (283 KB) OKAY [ 0.046s] Writing 'preloader' OKAY [ 0.016s] Finished. Total time: 0.180s...
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If you have already installed the image, use the following command to enter the Fastboot Mode on your Windows 10 host machine. D:\platform-tools>adb reboot bootloader Unplug the AC-to-DC power adapter to power off the VIA SOM-9X50-STK. Set the two OS image jumpers (J7 and J5) back to the normal mode setting. OS image jumpers diagram Unplug the Micro USB cable, press the Power Button for 2 seconds, then release it to power on the VIA SOM- 9X50-STK.
3.1 Using the Debug Console The first step is to connect the host machine and the VIA SOM-9X50-STK through the COM connector labeled as "COM". Use a serial port communication program such as PuTTY or Tera Term to connect the debug console.
The VIA SOM-9X50-STK supports a choice of HDMI and LCD Panel display devices. To set the display device, first connect the Windows 10 host machine and the VIA SOM-9X50-STK through the Micro USB 2.0 port using a Micro USB cable.
Done!! Finished. Total time: 0.009s Power off the VIA SOM-9X50-STK and set the two OS image jumpers (J7 and J5) back to the normal mode setting. OS image jumpers diagram Unplug the Micro USB cable, and then power on the VIA SOM-9X50-STK.
VIA SOM-9X50-STK Yocto 3.1 EVK Quick Start Guide 3.7 Audio Output and Record To set up the HDMI audio output, use the following command: root@aiv8385-linux:~# aplay -Dhw:0,28 /data/sda1/test.wav To set up the headphone audio output, use the following command: root@aiv8385-linux:~# amixer cset numid=1 1 root@aiv8385-linux:~# amixer cset numid=2 1 root@aiv8385-linux:~# aplay -Dhw:0,0 /data/sda1/test.wav...
VIA SOM-9X50-STK Yocto 3.1 EVK Quick Start Guide 3.8 Camera To preview an image from the CSI camera, use the following command: root@aiv8385-linux:~# gst-launch-1.0 v4l2src device=/dev/video5 io-mode=mmap ! video/x- raw,format=YUY2, width=1280,height=720, framerate=30/1 ! mtkmdp width=1280 height=720 ! mtkwaylandsink sync=false To capture an image from the CSI camera, use the following command: root@aiv8385-linux:~# gst-launch-1.0 -v v4l2src device=/dev/video5 num-buffers=1 ! video/x-...
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