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OLIMEX© 2014
A13-OLinuXino 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, 6W required (6V @ 1A or 16V @ 0.4A) – for optimal power
- LCD (preferably with touchscreen panel) display for the LCD_CON OR TV monitor with RGB
port
- A USB mouse – if you use touchscreen LCD you might skip the mouse
Additional items include:
- USB keyboard – for convenience with text input
- USB-SERIAL-CABLE-F – for serial communication with UART1 connector
- USB-MINI-CABLE – for connecting with the USB OTG and being able to firmware update ot
power A13-OLinuXino
- Wireless internet connectivity or USB modem – for browser access and access to the Android
market
Some of the suggested items can be purchased by Olimex, for instance:
SY0612E – power supply adapter 12V/0.5A for A13-OLinuXino
USB-SERIAL-CABLE-F – USB serial console cable female
USB-MINI-CABLE – standard USB type A to USB type mini cable
A 7'' LCD display with optional touch screen panel is available for purchase also:
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