LeapPad1 Explorer
This device is part of the LeapFrog Pollux Platform, it's recommended to start there for general information.
Contents
Platform
The LeapPad1 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 LeapPad1, and contains some basic How To's and Tutorials to get you started.
Project Summary
The LeapPad1 (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
Tutorials/How To's
Technical Information
File System Contents List
Images
- PCB Images
Scan of front side of LeapPad1 mainboard.
Scan of back side of LeapPad1 mainboard.
With CPU and cartridge socket desoldered - scan of back side of LeapPad1 mainboard.
