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'''This device is part of the [[LeapFrog_Pollux_Platform | LeapFrog Pollux Platform]], it's recommended to start there for general information.'''
 
[[image:Leappad_explorer_promo.jpg|right|350px|thumb|The Leappad Explorer (Leapfrog Enterprises)]]
 
[[image:Leappad_explorer_promo.jpg|right|350px|thumb|The Leappad Explorer (Leapfrog Enterprises)]]
  
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== Platform ==
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[[LeapFrog_Pollux_Platform | LeapFrog Pollux Platform]]
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The LeapPad Explorer is part of 3 different devices that all share a common hardware platform, based around the [[Pollux]] SoC. The platform page contains information generic across these devices, and it is recommended that you refer to that page as it is a good starting point to understanding the LeapPad Explorer, and contains some basic How To's and Tutorials to get you started.
  
 
== Project Summary ==
 
== Project Summary ==
The Leappad Explorer (like its predecessor the [[Didj|Didj]] and [[Leapster_Explorer|Leapster_Explorer]]) is a toy produced by Leapfrog marketed as an educational handheld gaming console for kids aged 4-9. Although it has a proprietary graphical front end, it runs a generic Linux distribution on the same ARM9-based processor as the Didj and Explorer. It also has built in accellerometer and camera, along with a bigger touch screen.
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The LeapPad Explorer (like the [[Didj|Didj]] and [[Leapster_Explorer|Leapster Explorer]]) is a toy produced by Leapfrog marketed as an educational handheld gaming console for kids aged 4-9. Although it has a proprietary graphical front end, it runs a generic Linux distribution on the same ARM9-based processor as the Didj and Explorer. It also has built in accellerometer, camera, and microphone, along with a bigger touch screen.  There are also hints of an internal rumble pack of some kind in the latest source code.
  
 
== Source Code ==
 
== Source Code ==
[[Leapfrog_Source_Code| Source Code]]
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[[LeapFrog_Pollux_Platform:_Source_Code#LeapPad| Source Code]]
  
 
== Tutorials/How To's ==
 
== Tutorials/How To's ==
  
 
== Technical Information ==
 
== Technical Information ==
====CPU====
 
* OEM branded version of the MagicEyes [[Pollux]] VF3520F [[media:pollux-datasheet.pdf|Datasheet]]
 
* Marked  "LF-1000" - [[LF-1000|LF-1000 Specifications]]
 
* ARM926ejs core
 
* Same CPU as found in the [[Didj]]
 
* Clocked at 393MHz
 
 
====RAM====
 
 
 
====Storage====
 
 
 
====Display====
 
 
480x272 5" LCD
 
 
==== Audio ====
 
 
1x Cirrus Logic [[media:CS43L22.pdf|CS43L22]] audio codec
 
 
or
 
 
1x lfp100 custom leapfrog Audio chip - not confirmed
 
 
====Networking support====
 
 
 
====Interface types====
 
 
 
====Physical connectors====
 
 
* Cartridge socket (providing NAND, SDIO and UART) ?
 
* Mini USB port
 
* DC Power
 
* Headphone
 
* charger socket
 
 
====Input devices====
 
 
buttons, Touchscreen/stylus
 
 
acellerometer
 
 
====Linux kernel====
 
 
2.6.31
 
  
====Misc====
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[[LeapFrog_Pollux_Platform:_DFTPdevice | DFTPdevice]]
  
Flash support (via Flash Lite runtime)
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==== Details ====
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[[LeapFrog_Pollux_Platform:_Technical_Details | Technical Details]]
  
OpenGL support
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== Images ==
  
Onboard camera
 
  
Internal rumble motor - not confirmed
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<gallery perrow=5 caption="PCB Images">
 
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File:LeapPad_Explorer_-_Teardown_-_LeapPad_Explorer_-_Mainboard_-_Front.jpg ‎|Scan of front side of LeapPad Explorer mainboard.
====DJHI Card Compatibility====
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File:LeapPad_Explorer_-_Teardown_-_LeapPad_Explorer_-_Mainboard_-_Rear.jpg‎|Scan of back side of LeapPad Explorer mainboard.
[[DJHI_Card_Compatibility | DJHI Card Compatibility]] - not confirmed
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File:LeapPad_Explorer_-_Teardown_-_LeapPad_Explorer_-_Mainboard_-_Desoldered.jpg|With CPU and cartridge socket desoldered - scan of back side of LeapPad Explorer mainboard.
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</gallery>
  
 
== Discussion ==
 
== Discussion ==
  
 
* [irc://chat.freenode.net/didj #Didj on Freenode IRC] [http://www.poxlib.org/irclogs/ Channel Logs]
 
* [irc://chat.freenode.net/didj #Didj on Freenode IRC] [http://www.poxlib.org/irclogs/ Channel Logs]
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[[Category:LeapPad Explorer]]
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[[Category:LeapFrog Pollux Platform]]

Revision as of 09:42, 3 February 2012

This device is part of the LeapFrog Pollux Platform, it's recommended to start there for general information.

The Leappad Explorer (Leapfrog Enterprises)

Platform

LeapFrog Pollux Platform

The LeapPad Explorer is part of 3 different devices that all share a common hardware platform, based around the Pollux SoC. The platform page contains information generic across these devices, and it is recommended that you refer to that page as it is a good starting point to understanding the LeapPad Explorer, and contains some basic How To's and Tutorials to get you started.

Project Summary

The LeapPad Explorer (like the Didj and Leapster Explorer) is a toy produced by Leapfrog marketed as an educational handheld gaming console for kids aged 4-9. Although it has a proprietary graphical front end, it runs a generic Linux distribution on the same ARM9-based processor as the Didj and Explorer. It also has built in accellerometer, camera, and microphone, along with a bigger touch screen. There are also hints of an internal rumble pack of some kind in the latest source code.

Source Code

Source Code

Tutorials/How To's

Technical Information

DFTPdevice

Details

Technical Details

Images

Discussion