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[[Category: BeagleBoard]]
 
[[Category: BeagleBoard]]
 
''(For BeagleBoardAngstrom, click [[BeagleBoardAngstrom|here]].)''
 
''(For BeagleBoardAngstrom, click [[BeagleBoardAngstrom|here]].)''
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''(Should [[Beagleboard:Ubuntu On BeagleBone Black]] be merged into this page?)''
  
This page is about running a (ARM EABI) [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu] distribution at [[BeagleBoard]]. BeagleBoard will boot the (ARM EABI) Ubuntu distribution from [[BeagleBoard#MMC.2FSD_boot|SD card]].
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This page is about running a Linux distribution (ARM [https://wiki.debian.org/ArmEabiPort EABI]) [http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu] on the [[BeagleBoard]]. BeagleBoard will boot the (ARM EABI) Ubuntu distribution from the [[BeagleBoard#MMC.2FSD_boot|SD card]]. Since much of this page is generic, it has also been extended to help support devices such as the [[PandaBoard]] and [[BeagleBone]].
  
Note: for the best experience, make sure you have an LCD attached to the HDMI port, 2GB/4GB/8GB SD card, and a known good usb2.0 hub with mouse and keyboard.
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* For the best experience, make sure you have an LCD/HDMI monitor attached to the BeagleBoard's HDMI port, 2 GB/4 GB/8 GB SD card, and a known good USB 2.0 hub with mouse and keyboard.
  
 
= Help =
 
= Help =
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*Kernel related help:
 
*Kernel related help:
** [http://groups.google.com/group/beagleboard Email Beagleboard user group] *Recommended method
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** [https://groups.google.com/group/beagleboard Email Beagleboard user group] *Recommended method
** ''#beagle'': Beagle irc on freenode, accessible also by [http://beagleboard.org/discuss web interface] ([http://www.beagleboard.org/irclogs/index.php logs])
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** ''#beagle'': Beagle IRC on Freenode, accessible also by [http://beagleboard.org/discuss web interface] ([http://www.beagleboard.org/irclogs/index.php logs])
** Kernel Tree's
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** Kernel Trees
*** [https://github.com/RobertCNelson/stable-kernel Stable Kernel 3.1.x src]
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*** [https://github.com/RobertCNelson/armv7-multiplatform/ v3.17.x kernel branch]
*** [https://github.com/RobertCNelson/linux-dev Development Kernel src]
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*** [https://github.com/RobertCNelson/linux-dev Development Kernel source code]
  
 
*Ubuntu related help:
 
*Ubuntu related help:
** ''#ubuntu-arm'': Ubuntu's arm irc on freenode ([http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/ logs] -> year -> month -> day -> #ubuntu-arm.html)
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** ''#ubuntu-arm'': Ubuntu's ARM IRC on Freenode ([http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/ logs] -> year -> month -> day -> #ubuntu-arm.html)
  
*When asking for help, please provide some debugging information:
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*When requesting help, please provide some debugging information:
 
** U-Boot Version installed on board
 
** U-Boot Version installed on board
 
** Kernel Version: uname -a
 
** Kernel Version: uname -a
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= Required Beagle Software =  
 
= Required Beagle Software =  
  
Angstrom's X-loader/MLO & U-Boot
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Mainline U-Boot:
* All Bx, C2/3/4 Boards are required to upgrade to atleast these MLO and U-Boot versions.
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* All older BeagleBoard (classic) Ax, Bx, Cx and Dx boards are required to upgrade to at least these U-Boot versions
* XM Boards have no NAND, so u-boot.bin is always required on the first partition
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* XM Boards have no NAND, so MLO/u-boot.img is always required on the first partition
 
* Directions: [http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Upgrade_X-loader_and_U-boot Upgrade X-loader and U-Boot]
 
* Directions: [http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Upgrade_X-loader_and_U-boot Upgrade X-loader and U-Boot]
  
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= Method 1: Download a Complete Pre-Configured Image =
 
= Method 1: Download a Complete Pre-Configured Image =
  
== Canonical/Ubuntu Images ==
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== Demo Image ==
Support:
 
''#ubuntu-arm'': Ubuntu's arm irc on freenode ([http://irclogs.ubuntu.com/ logs] -> year -> month -> day -> #ubuntu-arm.html)
 
  
Just follow: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ARM/OMAP
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* '''Advanced Users only''': BeagleBoard xM: Kernel source, used in these demo images: https://github.com/RobertCNelson/armv7-multiplatform
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git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/armv7-multiplatform.git
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cd armv7-multiplatform
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git checkout origin/v4.13.x -b tmp
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./build_kernel.sh
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* '''Advanced Users only''': BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black:  Kernel v4.9.x source, used in these demo images: https://github.com/RobertCNelson/ti-linux-kernel-dev/tree/ti-linux-4.9.y
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git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/ti-linux-kernel-dev.git
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cd ti-linux-kernel-dev
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git checkout origin/ti-linux-4.9.y -b tmp
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./build_kernel.sh
  
==Demo Image==
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=== Ubuntu (16.04.3) ===
  
Note, these Demo Images contain a custom kernel from rcn-ee.net.  If you'd like to use ubuntu's 'kernel' edit "/etc/flash-kernel.conf" disable the rcn-ee kernel variable then install flash-kernel which should bring ubuntu's kernel with it.  Once you do this, it's not trivial to reverse the process..
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Default username/password:
 
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*username: ubuntu
If the script in these demo images fail: email "bugs@rcn-ee.com" I need: terminal command, terminal log, distribution name, arch...
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*password: temppwd
 
 
=== Oneiric 11.10 ===
 
  
 
Image Updated:
 
Image Updated:
*Dec 23rd:
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*2017-10-12
** Updated v3.1.6 kernel for Beagle/Panda
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.13.5-armv7-x1 kernel
** BeagleBone: mmc -110 timeout fix, updated the Realtek rtlwifi drivers to v3.2-rc6 "some" small wifi devices now work 50/50...
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** All BeagleBone Varients and PocketBeagle: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
*Dec 4th: Fix reboot lockup regression
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
*Nov 30th: updated v3.1.4 kernel for the Beagle/Panda, 7inch CircuitCo ulcd now works (needs a little tweaking), 2nd ti-psp-3.1 based linux kernel now with BeagleBone support. (Note: Not as cool as the BeagleBone Angstrom Default Image)...
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
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*2017-09-21
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.13.3-armv7-x1 kernel
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** All BeagleBone Varients and PocketBeagle: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
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*2017-09-14
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.13.2-armv7-x1 kernel
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** All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel
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** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel
  
 
Services Active:
 
Services Active:
  Note: Depending on your internal network these may work out the box
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  Note: Depending on your internal network these may work out of the box
  Apache, Port 80: http://omap/
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  Apache, Port 80: http://arm.local/ (Bone: via usb) http://192.168.7.2
  SSH, Port 22: ssh ubuntu@omap
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  SSH, Port 22: ssh ubuntu@arm.local (Bone: via usb) ubuntu@192.168.7.2
 
  Getty, Serial Port
 
  Getty, Serial Port
  
Default user: ubuntu pass: temppwd  
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Default user: ubuntu pass: temppwd
  
 
Get prebuilt image:
 
Get prebuilt image:
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wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/elinux/ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12.tar.xz
  
  wget http://rcn-ee.net/deb/rootfs/oneiric/ubuntu-11.10-r3-minimal-armel.tar.xz
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Verify Image with:
mirrors (will take some time to update):
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  sha256sum ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12.tar.xz
wget http://ynezz.ibawizard.net/beagleboard/oneiric/ubuntu-11.10-r3-minimal-armel.tar.xz
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  817cdaa038b4847862ce0715c982224ef9671d5938854e9d47d2c50b32a7e5de  ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12.tar.xz
 
 
Verify Image with:
 
  md5sum ubuntu-11.10-r3-minimal-armel.tar.xz
 
551e66185c5ce3c6270a8e38b8ac6457  ubuntu-11.10-r3-minimal-armel.tar.xz
 
  
 
Unpack Image:
 
Unpack Image:
  tar xJf ubuntu-11.10-r3-minimal-armel.tar.xz
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  tar xf ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12.tar.xz
  cd ubuntu-11.10-r3-minimal-armel
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  cd ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12
  
 
If you don't know the location of your SD card:
 
If you don't know the location of your SD card:
 
  sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --probe-mmc
 
  sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --probe-mmc
  
You should see something like  
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You should see something like:
  
  Are you sure? I Don't see [/dev/idontknow], here is what I do see...
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  Are you sure? I don't see [/dev/idontknow], here is what I do see...
 
   
 
   
 
  fdisk -l:
 
  fdisk -l:
 
  Disk /dev/sda: 500.1 GB, 500107862016 bytes '''<- x86 Root Drive'''
 
  Disk /dev/sda: 500.1 GB, 500107862016 bytes '''<- x86 Root Drive'''
  Disk /dev/mmcblk0: 3957 MB, 3957325824 bytes '''<- MMC/SD card'''
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  Disk /dev/sdd: 3957 MB, 3957325824 bytes '''<- MMC/SD card'''
 
   
 
   
  mount:
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  lsblk:
  /dev/sda1 on / type ext4 (rw,errors=remount-ro,commit=0) '''<- x86 Root Partition'''
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  NAME  MAJ:MIN RM  SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
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sda      8:0    0 465.8G  0 disk
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├─sda1  8:1    0 446.9G  0 part / '''<- x86 Root Partition'''
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├─sda2  8:2    0    1K  0 part
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└─sda5  8:5    0  18.9G  0 part [SWAP]
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sdd      8:48  1  3.7G  0 disk
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├─sdd1  8:49  1    64M  0 part
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└─sdd2  8:50  1  3.6G  0 part
  
* In this example, we can see via mount, '''/dev/sda1''' is the x68 rootfs, therefore '''/dev/mmcblk0''' is the other drive in the system, which is the MMC/SD card that was inserted and should be used by ./setup_sdcard.sh...
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* In this example, we can see via mount, '''/dev/sda1''' is the x86 rootfs, therefore '''/dev/sdd''' is the other drive in the system, which is the MMC/SD card that was inserted and should be used by ./setup_sdcard.sh...
  
 
Install Image:
 
Install Image:
  
Quick Install script for "board"
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Quick install script for [board]
  sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --uboot "board"
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  sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb board
  
"board" Options:  
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board options:
*BeagleBoard Ax/Bx - beagle_bx
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*BeagleBoard Ax/Bx/Cx/Dx          - omap3-beagle
*BeagleBoard Cx    - beagle_cx
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*BeagleBoard xM                  - omap3-beagle-xm
*BeagleBoard xMA/B/C    - beagle_xm
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*All BeagleBone Varients          - beaglebone
*BeagleBone Ax    - bone
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*OMAP5432 uEVM                    - omap5-uevm
*PandaBoard Ax - panda
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*BeagleBoard-X15                  - am57xx-beagle-x15
*PandaBoard ES - panda_es
 
  
So For the BeagleBoard xM:
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So for the BeagleBoard xM:
  sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --uboot beagle_xm
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  sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb omap3-beagle-xm
 
 
*Additional Options
 
** --rootfs <ext4 default>
 
** --swap_file <swap file size in MB's>
 
** --addon pico <ti pico projector>
 
** --addon ulcd <CircuitCo 7 inch lcd>
 
** --svideo-ntsc <use ntsc over dvi for video)
 
** --svideo-pal <use pal over dvi for video)
 
 
 
You should now be able to unmount the SD card from you PC, insert into your BeagleBoard, reboot and have Ubuntu Maverick loaded.
 
 
 
For a full gui install run this on your beagle (make sure network is setup):
 
Ethernet: "sudo ifconfig -a" and "sudo dhclient usb1" or "sudo dhclient eth0"
 
Wireless: http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Wifi_Networking_.28command_line.29
 
sudo apt-get update
 
sudo apt-get install gdm xubuntu-desktop
 
  
 
Advanced: Build Image:
 
Advanced: Build Image:
  
Built with a fork of project-rootstock (ARM native mode, run directly on beagleboard), using a script from omap-image-builder:
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  git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/omap-image-builder.git
 
 
  git clone git://github.com/RobertCNelson/omap-image-builder.git
 
 
  cd omap-image-builder
 
  cd omap-image-builder
  git checkout v2011.12.1 -b v2011.12.1
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  git checkout v2017.10 -b tmp
./build_image.sh
 
  
=== Precise 12.04 armhf testing ===
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Stable:
  
Notes: this 'armhf' hf= hard float, should be faster then 'armel', sgx/dsp bits probally won't work, as they are built for softfp..
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./RootStock-NG.sh -c rcn-ee_console_ubuntu_xenial_armhf
  
Image Updated:
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== Flasher ==
*Dec 23rd:
 
** Updated v3.1.6 kernel for Beagle/Panda
 
** BeagleBone: mmc -110 timeout fix, updated the Realtek rtlwifi drivers to v3.2-rc6 "some" small wifi devices now work 50/50...
 
  
Services Active:
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=== eMMC: All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC ===
Note: Depending on your internal network these may work out the box
 
Apache, Port 80: http://omap/
 
SSH, Port 22: ssh ubuntu@omap
 
Getty, Serial Port
 
  
Default user: ubuntu pass: temppwd
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This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io  First press and hold the boot select button (next to the microSD card), then apply power. On bootup the board should indicate it has started the flashing procedure visually via a Cylon Sweep pattern shown on the 4 LED's next to the ethernet jack. Progress is reported on both the serial debug and hdmi connectors, once completed all 4 LED's should be full ON.  Simply remove power, remove the microSD card and Ubuntu will now boot directly from eMMC.
  
Get prebuilt image:
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Script for reference: (this is the script that writes to the eMMC)
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https://github.com/RobertCNelson/boot-scripts/blob/master/tools/eMMC/init-eMMC-flasher-v3.sh
  
wget http://rcn-ee.net/deb/rootfs/precise/ubuntu-precise-alpha1-minimal-armhf.tar.xz
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This script will only take about 5-6 Minutes after power on.
mirrors (will take some time to update):
 
wget http://ynezz.ibawizard.net/beagleboard/precise/ubuntu-precise-alpha1-minimal-armhf.tar.xz
 
  
Verify Image with:  
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Notes:
md5sum ubuntu-precise-alpha1-minimal-armhf.tar.xz
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* If only two LED's stay lit and nothing happens, the board has crashed due to lack of power. Retry with a 5Volt DC power supply connected.
c2b4cfa3cc7d7bdc38c8a5ba52bf5016  ubuntu-precise-alpha1-minimal-armhf.tar.xz
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* If the 4 LED's blink a constant pattern, the eMMC write has failed. First REMOVE ALL capes, then retry again.
  
Unpack Image:
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User: ubuntu
tar xJf ubuntu-precise-alpha1-minimal-armhf.tar.xz
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pass: temppwd
cd ubuntu-precise-alpha1-minimal-armhf
 
  
If you don't know the location of your SD card:
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Image Updated:
sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --probe-mmc
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*2017-10-12
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** All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
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*2017-09-21
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** All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
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*2017-09-14
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** All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel
  
You should see something like
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Get prebuilt image:
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wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/flasher/BBB-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz
  
  Are you sure? I Don't see [/dev/idontknow], here is what I do see...
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Verify Image with:
   
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  sha256sum BBB-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb*
  fdisk -l:
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  aff57d1c34e114f7ad90911a7068d30e88079c1e77efdf502ac60cb7091bbddd BBB-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz
Disk /dev/sda: 500.1 GB, 500107862016 bytes '''<- x86 Root Drive'''
 
Disk /dev/mmcblk0: 3957 MB, 3957325824 bytes '''<- MMC/SD card'''
 
 
mount:
 
/dev/sda1 on / type ext4 (rw,errors=remount-ro,commit=0) '''<- x86 Root Partition'''
 
  
* In this example, we can see via mount, '''/dev/sda1''' is the x68 rootfs, therefore '''/dev/mmcblk0''' is the other drive in the system, which is the MMC/SD card that was inserted and should be used by ./setup_sdcard.sh...
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Windows/Mac/Linux gui
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http://etcher.io
  
Install Image:
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Linux: (dd)
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xzcat BBB-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
  
Quick Install script for "board"
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=== eMMC: BeagleBoard-X15 ===
sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --uboot "board"
 
  
"board" Options:  
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This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io  First press and hold the boot select button (next to the microSD card), then apply power. On bootup the board should indicate it has started the flashing procedure visually via a Cylon Sweep pattern shown on the 4 LED's next to the ethernet jack. Progress is reported on both the serial debug and hdmi connectors, once completed all 4 LED's should be full ON.  Simply remove power, remove the microSD card and Ubuntu will now boot directly from eMMC.
*BeagleBoard Ax/Bx - beagle_bx
 
*BeagleBoard Cx    - beagle_cx
 
*BeagleBoard xMA/B/C    - beagle_xm
 
*BeagleBone Ax    - bone
 
*PandaBoard Ax - panda
 
*PandaBoard ES - panda_es
 
  
So For the BeagleBoard xM:
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Script for reference: (this is the script that writes to the eMMC)
  sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --uboot beagle_xm
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  https://github.com/RobertCNelson/boot-scripts/blob/master/tools/eMMC/init-eMMC-flasher-v3.sh
  
*Additional Options
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This script will only take about 5-6 Minutes after power on.
** --rootfs <ext4 default>
 
** --swap_file <swap file size in MB's>
 
** --addon pico <ti pico projector>
 
** --addon ulcd <CircuitCo 7 inch lcd>
 
** --svideo-ntsc <use ntsc over dvi for video)
 
** --svideo-pal <use pal over dvi for video)
 
  
You should now be able to unmount the SD card from you PC, insert into your BeagleBoard, reboot and have Ubuntu Maverick loaded.
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Notes:
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* If only two LED's stay lit and nothing happens, the board has crashed due to lack of power. Retry with a 5Volt DC power supply connected.
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* If the 4 LED's blink a constant pattern, the eMMC write has failed. First REMOVE ALL capes, then retry again.
  
For a full gui install run this on your beagle (make sure network is setup):
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User: ubuntu
Ethernet: "sudo ifconfig -a" and "sudo dhclient usb1" or "sudo dhclient eth0"
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pass: temppwd
Wireless: http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Wifi_Networking_.28command_line.29
 
sudo apt-get update
 
sudo apt-get install xfce4 gdm xubuntu-gdm-theme xubuntu-artwork xserver-xorg-video-omap3 network-manager
 
  
Advanced: Build Image:
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Image Updated:
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*2017-10-12
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
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*2017-09-21
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
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*2017-09-14
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** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel
  
Built with a fork of project-rootstock (ARM native mode, run directly on beagleboard), using a script from omap-image-builder:
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Get prebuilt image:
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wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/flasher/bbx15-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz
  
  git clone git://github.com/RobertCNelson/omap-image-builder.git
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Verify Image with:
  cd omap-image-builder
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  sha256sum bbx15-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb*
git checkout v2011.12.1 -b v2011.12.1
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  6915b3d1d930e48604dbd0d0a8a48b5cd2139cea5cc2281665bb411e03c1b9ec  bbx15-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz
./build_image.sh
 
  
= Method 2: Use the NetInstall method=
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Windows/Mac/Linux gui
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http://etcher.io
  
You will need a 1GB/2GB SD card or greater.
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Linux: (dd)
  Standard System : ~700MB
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  xzcat bbx15-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
  
== Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric) ==
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== raw microSD img ==
  
git clone git://github.com/RobertCNelson/netinstall.git
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=== BeagleBoard xM ===
cd netinstall
 
  
Install script for "board"
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This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io
sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --uboot "board" --distro oneiric
 
  
"board" Options:  
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User: ubuntu
*BeagleBoard Ax/Bx - beagle_bx
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pass: temppwd
*BeagleBoard Cx    - beagle_cx
 
*BeagleBoard xMA/B/C    - beagle_xm
 
*BeagleBone Ax    - bone
 
*PandaBoard Ax - panda
 
*PandaBoard ES - panda_es
 
  
So For the BeagleBoard xM:
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Auto partition resize:
  sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --uboot beagle_xm --distro oneiric
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  cd /opt/scripts/tools
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git pull
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./grow_partition.sh
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sudo reboot
  
*Options:
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Image Updated:
**--uboot : beagle_bx, beagle, panda
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*2017-10-12
**--distro : maverick, oneiric
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.13.5-armv7-x1 kernel
**--firmware : installs firmware
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*2017-09-21
**--serial-mode : debian-installer uses Serial Port
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.13.3-armv7-x1 kernel
**--addon ulcd : (ulcd from: http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?vendor=0&keywords=ULCD7-ND)
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*2017-09-14
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** BeagleBoard xM: v4.13.2-armv7-x1 kernel
  
Place SD card into Beagle and boot:
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Get prebuilt image:
 
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  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/microsd/bbxm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz
Configure the network:
 
  usb0: USB net <- (usually the OTG port)
 
eth0: USB net <- (usually the smsc95xx adapter on the beagle and panda)
 
wlan0: Wifi <- Your usb-wifi device..  
 
  
Troubshooting: If boot fails..
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Verify Image with:
*Hold the user button down to force booting from MMC
+
sha256sum bbxm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb*
*Upgrade X-loader and U-boot [http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Upgrade_X-loader_and_U-boot Upgrade X-loader and U-Boot]
+
d7f75e185eff52be95a6a010ebdb3680bcd4b19f6cae54ac9ca82c1a6187296e  bbxm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz
*Clear U-boot's Environment Variables in nand:
 
nand erase 260000 20000
 
  
NetInstall assumptions:
+
Windows/Mac/Linux gui
  Continue with out Kernel Modules <yes>
+
  http://etcher.io
Partition <Guided - use the largest continuous free space>
 
  
= Method 3: Manual Install (no automatic scripts)=
+
Linux: (dd)
 +
xzcat bbxm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
  
For this section, you can use the files from above:
+
=== All BeagleBone Varients and PocketBeagle===
Demo Images: http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Demo_Image
 
Rootstock: http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Build_an_Ubuntu_root_file_system_with_RootStock
 
  
== Partition SD Card ==
+
This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io
You will need a 1GB SD card or greater.
 
Standard Console System : ~286MB
 
+ Desktop environment (lxde,gdm) : ~479MB
 
  
Starting with an empty SD card and using gparted, create:
+
User: ubuntu
50 MiB Primary Partition, fat16/fat32
+
pass: temppwd
Rest as ext2/ext3/ext4/btrfs
 
  
Note: The boot partition can be hard to make bootable at times, here's a quick command line:
+
Auto partition resize:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools
 +
git pull
 +
./grow_partition.sh
 +
sudo reboot
  
First blank the MMC card's partition table with parted: (/dev/sdX as an example)
+
Image Updated:
sudo parted -s /dev/sdX mklabel msdos
+
*2017-10-12
 +
** All BeagleBone Varients and PocketBeagle: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
 +
*2017-09-21
 +
** All BeagleBone Varients and PocketBeagle: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
 +
*2017-09-14
 +
** All BeagleBone Varients and PocketBeagle: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel
  
Then create the new boot partition:
+
Get prebuilt image:
  sudo fdisk /dev/sdX << MMC_END
+
  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/microsd/bone-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz
n
 
p
 
1
 
1
 
+64M
 
t
 
e
 
p
 
w
 
MMC_END
 
  
Notes:
+
Verify Image with:
  GNU Fdisk doesn't and won't work...
+
  sha256sum bone-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb*
  fdisk (util-linux-ng 2.18.x) (just Fedora) add: "-c=dos -u=cylinders" ... "sudo fdisk -c=dos -u=cylinders /dev/sdX"
+
  d8cb91fb46a72c96bbb1daef694b17c9e358e782358f3b61c813fe85340c5403  bone-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz
  
Make sure to set the partition boot flag
+
Windows/Mac/Linux gui
  sudo parted --script /dev/sdX set 1 boot on
+
  http://etcher.io
  
And format it as vfat:
+
Linux: (dd)
  sudo mkfs.vfat -F 16 /dev/sdX1
+
  xzcat bone-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
  
The rootfs partition, doesn't need any special options, so just use fdisk, gparted, etc to create and format your rootfs partition..
+
=== OMAP5432 uEVM ===
  
Gparted Example: http://nishanthmenon.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-to-boot-beagle.html
+
This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io
  
For Reference:
+
User: ubuntu
Disk /dev/sdd: 2038 MB, 2038431744 bytes
+
pass: temppwd
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 247 cylinders
 
Units = cylinders of 16065 * 512 = 8225280 bytes
 
Disk identifier: 0x0008e471
 
 
    Device Boot      Start        End      Blocks  Id  System
 
/dev/sdd1              1          6      48163+  6  FAT16
 
/dev/sdd2              7        247    1935832+  83  Linux
 
  
== Boot Partition ==
+
Auto partition resize:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools
 +
git pull
 +
./grow_partition.sh
 +
sudo reboot
  
Requirements:
+
Image Updated:
 +
*2017-10-12
 +
** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
 +
*2017-09-21
 +
** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
 +
*2017-09-14
 +
** OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel
  
  sudo apt-get install uboot-mkimage
+
Get prebuilt image:
Mount the fatfs partition of your SD card.
+
  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/microsd/omap5-uevm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz
  
Mount such as: (/dev/sdX1 is the fat Boot Partition)
+
Verify Image with:
  mkdir -p ./tmp
+
  sha256sum omap5-uevm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb*
  sudo mount /dev/sdX1 ./tmp
+
  7c4ea606375de3ef648f67d85c3b1448c24ce80b30000b0c3b29e3f22591327a  omap5-uevm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz
  
=== MLO and U-Boot ===
+
Windows/Mac/Linux gui
 +
http://etcher.io
  
Download and copy MLO and U-Boot from here:  
+
Linux: (dd)
  http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/demo/beagleboard/
+
  xzcat omap5-uevm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
  
First copy "MLO-beagleboard-1.44+rX+gitX-rX" as MLO to the Boot Partition
+
=== BeagleBoard-X15 ===
Then copy "u-boot-beagleboard-20XX.XX+r62+gitX-rX.bin" as u-boot.bin to the Boot Partition
 
  
=== U-Boot uImage and uInitrd ===
+
This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io
  
U-Boot needs a compatible kernel image to boot.  To do this, we are using mkimage from (uboot-mkimage) to create an image from the vmlinuz kernel file.
+
User: ubuntu
 +
pass: temppwd
  
  mkimage -A arm -O linux -T kernel -C none -a 0x80008000 -e 0x80008000 -n "Linux" -d ./vmlinuz-* ./uImage
+
Auto partition resize:
  Copy "uImage" to the Boot Partition
+
cd /opt/scripts/tools
 +
git pull
 +
  ./grow_partition.sh
 +
  sudo reboot
  
Next create a uInird (this contains a script to fix the rtc on boot, otherwise fsck/reboot/fsck/reboot/repeat happens..)
+
Image Updated:
 +
*2017-10-12
 +
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
 +
*2017-09-21
 +
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
 +
*2017-09-14
 +
** BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel
  
  mkimage -A arm -O linux -T ramdisk -C none -a 0 -e 0 -n initramfs -d ./initrd.img-* ./uInitrd
+
Get prebuilt image:
Copy "uInitrd" to the Boot Partition
+
  wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/microsd/bbx15-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz
  
=== U-Boot Boot Scripts ===
+
Verify Image with:
The version of U-Boot installed or recommended to install uses boot scripts by default. This allows users to easily switch between multiple SD cards with different OS's with different parameters installed. Ubuntu/Debian requires a slight modification to the bootargs line vs. Angstrom, 'ro' vs 'rw'.
+
sha256sum bbx15-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb*
 +
18500108ce8c4e861e0a707ea3003659aa1b28960db6bb09ed34df2319d7d253  bbx15-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz
  
fixrtc: (only uInitrd) Resets RTC based on last mount
+
Windows/Mac/Linux gui
  buddy=${buddy}: (both) Kernel Zippy1/2 Support
+
  http://etcher.io
mpurate=${mpurate}: (recommended core clock)
 
  
==== boot.scr -> uEnv.txt ====
+
Linux: (dd)
Newer version's of u-boot now look for a uEnv.txt file vs the older boot.scr, since most boards still use the older boot.scr here's an easy compatibility script:
+
xzcat bbx15-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX
  
create a new file: uEnv.txt
+
= Method 2: Use the NetInstall method=
bootenv=boot.scr
 
loaduimage=fatload mmc ${mmcdev} ${loadaddr} ${bootenv}
 
mmcboot=echo Running boot.scr script from mmc ...; source ${loadaddr}
 
  
==== Beagle Bx/Cx & xM ====
+
You will need a 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB SD card or greater.
 +
Standard system : ~700&nbsp;MB
  
create a new file: boot.cmd
+
Report Bugs/Issues to: https://github.com/RobertCNelson/netinstall/issues
setenv dvimode 1280x720MR-16@60
+
(anywhere else will be ignored..)
setenv vram 12MB
 
setenv bootcmd 'fatload mmc 0:1 0x80300000 uImage; fatload mmc 0:1 0x81600000 uInitrd; bootm 0x80300000 0x81600000'
 
setenv bootargs console=ttyO2,115200n8 console=tty0 root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rootwait ro vram=${vram} omapfb.mode=dvi:${dvimode} fixrtc buddy=${buddy} mpurate=${mpurate}
 
boot
 
  
Use mkimage create to actual *.scr file for U-Boot:
+
Download the netinstall script:
 +
git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/netinstall.git
 +
cd netinstall
  
  mkimage -A arm -O linux -T script -C none -a 0 -e 0 -n "Ubuntu" -d ./boot.cmd ./boot.scr
+
Currently supported Ubuntu distributions:
  Copy "boot.scr" to the Boot Partition
+
  --distro oneiric (11.10)
  For "igepv2" users, rename this to "boot.ini"
+
--distro precise-armhf (12.04)
 +
--distro quantal (12.10)
 +
  --distro raring (13.04)
 +
  --distro saucy (13.10)
  
Umount the Boot Partition:
+
Device: <board> selection:
 +
*BeagleBoard Ax/Bx/Cx  - omap3-beagle
 +
*BeagleBoard xMA/B/C  - omap3-beagle-xm
 +
*BeagleBone Ax        - am335x-bone-serial
 +
*BeagleBone (DVI cape) - am335x-bone-video
 +
*BeagleBone Black      - am335x-boneblack
 +
*PandaBoard Ax    - omap4-panda
 +
*PandaBoard A4+    - omap4-panda-a4
 +
*PandaBoard ES    - omap4-panda-es
  
  sudo umount ./tmp
+
Installation script for new <board> selection: (slowly migrating all devices to this method)
 +
  sudo ./mk_mmc.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb <board> --distro <distro>
  
== RootFS Partition ==
+
So for the xM: with quantal:
Root File System
+
sudo ./mk_mmc.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb omap3-beagle-xm --distro quantal
  
Mount your SD card's larger root file system partition (assuming /dev/sdX2) and 'untar' the rootfs into it.
+
*Other Options:
 +
**--firmware : installs firmware
 +
**--serial-mode : debian-installer uses Serial Port
  
mkdir -p ./tmp
+
Place SD card into BeagleBoard and boot:
sudo mount /dev/sdX2 ./tmp
 
sudo tar xfp armel-rootfs-*.tgz -C ./tmp
 
sudo umount ./tmp
 
  
== Ubuntu Bugs & Tweaks ==
+
Configure the network:
 +
usb0: USB net <- (usually the OTG port)
 +
eth0: USB net <- (usually the smsc95xx adapter on the BeagleBoard and PandaBoard)
 +
wlan0: Wifi <- Your USDB-Wi-Fi device..
  
===Enable Network Access===
+
See my notes for my testing procedure: https://github.com/RobertCNelson/netinstall/blob/master/test.Ubuntu
  
Modify /etc/network/interfaces
+
Troubleshooting: If booting fails..
auto eth0
+
*Hold the user button down to force booting from MMC
iface eth0 inet dhcp
+
*Upgrade X-loader and U-boot [http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Upgrade_X-loader_and_U-boot Upgrade X-loader and U-Boot]
 
+
*Clear U-boot's Environment Variables in NAND:  
Manual: From the Command line
 
sudo ifconfig -a
 
sudo dhclient ethX (or wlanX/etc..)
 
 
 
Additional Network Setup Information can be found [[BeagleBoardUbuntuNetwork|HERE]]
 
 
 
= Advanced =
 
 
 
==Install Latest Kernel Image==
 
 
 
===Script File===
 
 
 
Latest Stable is : https://github.com/RobertCNelson/stable-kernel
 
 
 
export DIST=oneiric  (options are lucid/maverick/natty/oneiric/precise/squeeze/wheezy)
 
export ARCH=armel (options are armel/armhf (armhf only for precise))
 
 
 
Beagle/Panda
 
export BOARD=omap
 
 
BeagleBone
 
export BOARD=omap-psp
 
 
wget http://rcn-ee.net/deb/${DIST}-${ARCH}/LATEST-${BOARD}
 
wget $(cat ./LATEST-${BOARD} | grep STABLE | awk '{print $3}')
 
/bin/bash install-me.sh
 
 
 
Reboot with your new uImage
 
 
 
== Upgrade X-loader and U-boot ==
 
 
 
Compatible with Bx,C2/3/4
 
 
 
Note: Sometimes on these older boards, you just have to clear out the stored u-boot environment variables in nand to make this script work:
 
 
  nand erase 260000 20000
 
  nand erase 260000 20000
  
Requires MMC card..
+
NetInstall assumptions:
 +
Assume asll <default>'s... Thanks you preseed.conf!!!
  
git clone git://github.com/RobertCNelson/flash-omap.git
+
= Method 3: Manual Install (no automatic scripts)=
cd flash-omap
 
  
For the Beagle Bx
+
Note, this section used to have a lot of details, but maintenance of the two wiki's became a pain, so for now on we will just link to my other pages:
sudo ./mk_mmc.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --uboot beagle_bx
 
  
For the Beagle Cx
+
== Beagle/Beagle xM ==
  sudo ./mk_mmc.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --uboot beagle_cx
+
  http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBoard
  
1: Plug Serial Cable in and Start Serial terminal program
+
== BeagleBone ==
  2: Place MMC card in Beagle
+
  http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBone
3: Push and Hold User Button
 
4: Plug-in Power
 
5: Wait for U-boot countdown to finish, Let Off User Button
 
6: Wait for Flashing/script to end
 
7: Power down, remove and reformat MMC card to final OS
 
  
If you don't know the location of your SD card:
+
== BeagleBone Black ==
  sudo ./mk_mmc.sh --probe-mmc
+
  http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBone+Black
  
You should see something like
+
== Panda/Panda ES ==
 +
http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/PandaBoard
  
Are you sure? I Don't see [/dev/idontknow], here is what I do see...
+
= Advanced =
 
fdisk -l:
 
Disk /dev/sda: 500.1 GB, 500107862016 bytes '''<- x86 Root Drive'''
 
Disk /dev/mmcblk0: 3957 MB, 3957325824 bytes '''<- MMC/SD card'''
 
 
mount:
 
/dev/sda1 on / type ext4 (rw,errors=remount-ro,commit=0) '''<- x86 Root Partition'''
 
  
* In this example, we can see via mount, '''/dev/sda1''' is the x68 rootfs, therefore '''/dev/mmcblk0''' is the other drive in the system, which is the MMC/SD card that was inserted and should be used by ./mk_mmc.sh...
+
==Install Latest Kernel Image==
  
== SGX Video Acceleration ==
+
General apt syntax for searching and installing a specific kernel:
 
+
  sudo apt-get update
Requirements: stable-kernel (the Demo Images hosted on rcn-ee.net meet this requirement)
+
  sudo apt-cache search linux-image | grep <branch>
  https://github.com/RobertCNelson/stable-kernel
+
  sudo apt-get install linux-image-<specific version>
 
 
Note: Due to a bug (seems to only effect older Beagle Bx/Cx boards, use v3.0.8-x3 based kernels)
 
https://github.com/RobertCNelson/stable-kernel/issues/8
 
oneiric:
 
wget http://rcn-ee.net/deb/oneiric/v3.0.8-x3/install-me.sh
 
/bin/bash install-me.sh
 
 
 
=== SDK unPackage Script ===
 
 
 
Download the latest version of the "create_sgx_package.sh" script
 
2.6.37
 
wget https://github.com/RobertCNelson/stable-kernel/raw/master/create_sgx_package_2.6.37.sh
 
  2.6.38+
 
wget https://github.com/RobertCNelson/stable-kernel/raw/master/create_sgx_package.sh
 
 
 
Make script executable
 
chmod a+x ./create_sgx_package.sh
 
 
 
Run script
 
./create_sgx_package.sh
 
 
 
After Successfully running:
 
 
 
:~/temp$ ls
 
  create_sgx_package.sh
 
GFX_X_XX_XX_XX_libs.tar.gz                      : -> Copy to Beagle (System Libs)
 
GFX_Linux_SDK.tar.gz                            : -> Copy to Beagle (DEMO's)
 
Graphics_SDK_setuplinux_X_XX_XX_XX.bin
 
SDK
 
SDK_BIN
 
 
 
=== Beagle: GFX_*_libs.tar.gz ===
 
 
 
  tar xf GFX_4_00_00_01_libs.tar.gz  (extracts install-SGX.sh and run-SGX.sh)
 
./install-SGX.sh (copies necessary SGX libs and startup script)
 
./run-SGX.sh (force run the new init script, or you can just reboot...)
 
 
 
On Successful install:
 
Stopping PVR
 
Starting PVR
 
Starting SGX fixup for ES2.x (or ES3.x) (or ES5.x xM)
 
 
 
Reboot for good measure (Maverick's Alpha-1 needs this....)
 
 
  sudo reboot
 
  sudo reboot
  
=== Beagle: GFX_Linux_SDK.tar.gz ===
+
Latest kernel script
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools/
 +
git pull
 +
sudo ./update_kernel.sh <OPTIONS>
  
tar xf GFX_Linux_SDK.tar.gz
+
== 3.8.x ==
cd GFX_Linux_SDK
+
This is the first beagleboard.org long term kernel tree with capemanager support, it's been the default install for Debian Wheezy
  tar xf OGLES.tar.gz
+
  beagleboard.org patchset: https://github.com/beagleboard/linux/tree/3.8
  
=== Test SGX with a DEMO ===
+
3.8.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black FULL Cape Support
 +
--bone-channel --stable
  
  cd OGLES/SDKPackage/Binaries/CommonX11/Demos/EvilSkull
+
  3.8.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black FULL Cape Support + Xenomai
  ./OGLESEvilSkull
+
  --bone-xenomai-channel --stable
  
=== Trouble Shooting ===
+
== 4.4.x-ti ==
 +
This is slated to replace the v3.8.x tree in Debian Jessie, cape manager support is enabled.
 +
beagleboard.org patchset: https://github.com/beagleboard/linux/tree/4.4
  
  sudo rm /etc/powervr-esrev
+
  4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15
  sudo depmod -a omaplfb
+
  --ti-channel --lts-4_4
sudo /etc/init.d/pvr restart
 
  
== DSP ==
+
4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15 + RT
 +
--ti-rt-channel --lts-4_4
  
=== gst-dsp ===
+
4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15 + RT
 +
-ti-xenomai-channel --lts-4_4
  
Seems to work on all Beagle's, with atleast 2.6.38+ now...
+
== Mainline (lts) ==
  
Requirements: 2.6-stable from launchpad or 2.6.38+ deb's from rcn-ee.net. (the Demo Images hosted on rcn-ee.net meet this requirement)
+
4.4.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black + SGX
  https://github.com/RobertCNelson/stable-kernel
+
--bone-kernel --lts-4_4
  
Download the latest version of the "create_dsp_package.sh" script
+
4.4.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black + RT + SGX
  wget https://github.com/RobertCNelson/stable-kernel/raw/master/create_dsp_package.sh
+
  --bone-rt-kernel --lts-4_4
  
Make script executable
+
Reboot with your new Kernel Image.
chmod a+x ./create_dsp_package.sh
 
  
Package script:
+
== Xorg Drivers ==
./create_dsp_package.sh
 
  
Copy DSP_Install_libs.tar.gz to beagle
+
Script:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools/
 +
git pull
  
Setup network...
+
BeagleBoard/PandaBoard:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
 +
./ti-omapdrm.sh
  
Extract:
+
BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black:
  tar xf DSP_Install_libs.tar.gz
+
  cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
 +
./ti-tilcdc.sh
  
Install
+
== SGX Drivers ==
./install-DSP.sh
 
  
Build gst-dsp stuff..
+
=== SGX BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black ===
./install-gst-dsp.sh
 
  
Playbin:
+
Note, these are FBDEV only, no xorg/x11/etc...
sudo gst-launch playbin2 uri=file://(file)
 
  
== Xorg omapfb Drivers ==
+
Install the "4.1.x" lts/bone kernel:
 +
http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Mainline_.28lts.29
  
By default Ubuntu will try to use the FBDEV video driver, however for the beagleboard we can take advantage of a more software optimized driver (still not using the sgx video hardware) using the NEON extensions of the Cortex-A8 core.
+
Build SGX userspace for 4.1.x (must be done on an x86, due to the TI 5.01.01.02 blob extractor)
 +
git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/bb-kernel.git
 +
cd bb-kernel/
 +
git checkout origin/am33x-v4.1 -b tmp-sgx
 +
./sgx_create_package.sh
  
cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log | grep FBDEV
+
Copy ./deploy/GFX_5.01.01.02.tar.gz to BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black and install
(II) FBDEV: driver for framebuffer: fbdev
+
  sudo tar xfv GFX_5.01.01.02.tar.gz -C /
(II) FBDEV(0): using default device
+
  cd /opt/gfxinstall/
(II) FBDEV(0): Creating default Display subsection in Screen section
+
  sudo ./sgx-install.sh
(==) FBDEV(0): Depth 16, (==) framebuffer bpp 16
+
  sudo reboot
(==) FBDEV(0): RGB weight 565
 
 
 
Login into Ubuntu and open a new terminal, xorg has to be running..
 
 
 
xvinfo -display :0.0
 
  X-Video Extension version 2.2
 
screen #0
 
  no adaptors present
 
 
 
=== Drivers ===
 
 
 
Note: These are built with neon optimizations: http://git.debian.org/?p=collab-maint/xf86-video-omapfb.git;a=blob;f=debian/rules;h=c2f0d5391c96c5abb60b1e691ad86bb27e0c17d8;hb=HEAD  (line 48/49)
 
 
 
Lucid:
 
sudo apt-get install xserver-xorg-video-omap3
 
 
 
To verify it was correctly installed, reboot and:
 
 
 
cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log | grep omapfb
 
(II) LoadModule: "omapfb"
 
  (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/drivers//omapfb_drv.so
 
  (II) Module omapfb: vendor="X.Org Foundation"
 
(II) omapfb: Driver for OMAP framebuffer (omapfb) and external LCD controllers:
 
(WW) Error opening /sys/devices/platform/omapfb/ctrl/name: No such file or directory
 
(II) omapfb(0): VideoRAM: 1800KiB (SDRAM)
 
(II) omapfb(0): Creating default Display subsection in Screen section
 
(**) omapfb(0): Depth 16, (--) framebuffer bpp 16
 
(==) omapfb(0): RGB weight 565
 
(==) omapfb(0): Default visual is TrueColor
 
(--) omapfb(0): Virtual size is 1280x720 (pitch 1280)
 
(**) omapfb(0):  Built-in mode "current"
 
(==) omapfb(0): DPI set to (96, 96)
 
(II) omapfb(0): DPMS enabled
 
(II) omapfb(0): Video plane capabilities:
 
(II) omapfb(0): Video plane supports the following image formats:
 
(II) omapfb(0): XVideo extension initialized
 
 
 
Login into Ubuntu and open a new terminal, xorg has to be running..
 
 
 
xvinfo -display :0.0
 
  X-Video Extension version 2.2
 
screen #0
 
  Adaptor #0: "OMAP XV adaptor"
 
    number of ports: 1
 
    port base: 56
 
    operations supported: PutImage
 
    supported visuals:
 
      depth 16, visualID 0x21
 
    number of attributes: 1
 
    etc..
 
 
 
== Changing DVI output resolution ==
 
 
 
Ubuntu 10.10 above defaults to a resolution of 1284x768@16.  This is set in the boot.cmd file in the boot partition of the SD card.  To change the resolution the DVI output, edit boot.cmd accordingly then recreate the boot.scr file by:
 
 
 
mkimage -A arm -O linux -T script -C none -a 0 -e 0 -n "Ubuntu 10.10" -d ./boot.cmd ./boot.scr
 
 
 
Then reboot the BeagleBoard
 
 
 
== S-Video ==
 
''(For configuring S-Video on Angstrom, click [[BeagleBoardAngstrom#Configuring_uEnv.txt_to_set_s-video_as_the_default_display|here]])''.
 
 
 
===Process for setting up S-Video===
 
 
 
S-video is tested to be working on 2.6.35-rc5-dl9. BeagleBoard s-video output has traditionally been enabled by "using bootargs (boot arguments) at uboot". In newer versions of the BeagleBoard, the developers have made things easier by instructing u-boot to look for a .scr file about a dozen lines long that is called cmd.boot.scr, and then follow said parameters. In Angstrom, no boot.scr file is needed, instead, an even easier system is used, where a simple editable .txt file called uEnv.txt containing these parameters suffices (Env is for "environment"). For some reason, in the Ubuntu download files, typically there a bit of convoluted process where uEnv.txt is called up, uEnv.txt says "Go read conf.boot.scr", and cmd.boot.scr sets up the s-video.
 
 
 
To make cmd.boot.scr, create a text file named cmd.boot, then convert it into a .scr file with mkimage by running the following commands on the terminal:
 
 
 
First, you will probably need to get mkimage with apt-get. Run
 
 
 
    sudo apt-get install mkimage
 
 
 
Next, convert your cmd.boot.scr
 
 
 
    mkimage -A arm -O linux -T script -C none -a 0 -e 0 -n 'Execute uImage' -d boot.cmd boot.scr
 
 
 
===Bootargs: make this cmd.boot to set s-video===
 
 
 
* NTSC
 
 
 
    omapfb.mode='''tv:ntsc'''
 
    omapdss.def_disp='''tv'''
 
  
Bootargs that has been validated.
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Verify omaplfb & pvrsrvkm loaded
 +
debian@arm:~$ lsmod | grep omaplfb
 +
omaplfb                12065  0
 +
pvrsrvkm              178782  1 omaplfb
  
    setenv bootargs 'console=tty0 console=ttyO2,115200n8 root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 rootwait ro vram=12M omapfb.mode=tv:ntsc omapdss.def_disp=tv
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== Xorg Drivers ==
    fixrtc buddy=unknown'
 
  
===Screen cutoff problem===
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Script:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools/
 +
git pull
  
 +
BeagleBoard/PandaBoard:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
 +
./ti-omapdrm.sh
  
NTSC resolution is supposed to be 640x480. However the edge bands around the TV screen differ from TV to TV. Output of '''fbset''' shown below:
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BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black:
 +
cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
 +
./ti-tilcdc.sh
  
    mode "720x482-30"
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= Swapfile =
        # D: 13.500 MHz, H: 15.734 kHz, V: 29.970 Hz
 
        geometry 720 482 720 482 32
 
        timings 74074 16 58 6 31 64 6
 
        rgba 8/16,8/8,8/0,0/0
 
    endmode
 
  
Depending on your TV device, and what desktop you are running a certain amount of screen cutoff is likely to occur. This is called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overscan Overscan]. Typically, around 5-10% of the left and right edges of display are off the screen (using Ubuntu with xfce). This seems to be due to the fact that there is only one display resolution that is set for NTSC: <!-- I don't know about PAL--> 720 X 482. It is not possible to change this setting in the xfce4 Settings Manager like one would normally be able to do, because other options are greyed out/do not exist. Normally, even if the Settings Manager did not allow for it, a different resolution setting could be obtained by editing the xorg.conf file in /etc/X11/xorg.conf-4, or some similar place. HOWEVER there is no xorg.conf file in the Beagle version of xfce. xrandr shows the display is set to the minimum of 720x574. Adding an xorg.conf does not fix the problem, because Beagle takes its (analog) display resolution settings directly from the display driver, where 720 X 480 (720 X 574 for PAL <!-- This I gather, but I really don't know--> ) is hard coded in. 
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== Using a File for Swap Instead of a Partition ==
  
An inelegant but usable workaround for the xfce desktop environment is simply to create vertical and horizontal panels that fill up the space that is cut off on the screen. This is not a complete solution, but at least it will prevent maximized windows from going off into nowhere land.
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On the Beagleboard you should expect to require a swap file given the limitation of how little RAM is available (between 256&nbsp;MB and 512&nbsp;MB). Some system programs like apt-get will only run properly when some swap space is present (due to 256&nbsp;MB not being enough RAM).
  
 +
Some images (such as those from Linaro.org) do not come with a swap partition or any swap space allocated.
  
Truly fixing this would involve going into the display driver and reprogramming it to include additional S-video settings besides just NTSC and PAL. Specifically, to make the whole framebuffer fit on the screen you would need to adjust the overlay in the display driver, the OMAP DSS2. (Didn't test this yet. Some pointers from the driver's documentation below)
+
Under Linux, swap space can be either a dedicated partition or a swap file. Both can be mounted as swap which the OS can access.
  
    /sys/devices/platform/omapdss/overlay? directory:
+
=== Creating a Swapfile ===
    enabled 0=off, 1=on
 
    input_size width,height (ie. the framebuffer size)
 
    manager Destination overlay manager name
 
    name
 
    output_size width,height
 
    position x,y
 
    screen_width width
 
    global_alpha  global alpha 0-255 0=transparent 255=opaque
 
  
== Building Kernel ==
+
The following commands will create a 1 GB file, limit access only to root, format it as swap and then make it available to the OS:
  
https://github.com/RobertCNelson/stable-kernel
+
sudo mkdir -p /var/cache/swap/ 
 +
sudo dd if=/dev/zero of=/var/cache/swap/swapfile bs=1M count=1024
 +
sudo chmod 0600 /var/cache/swap/swapfile
 +
sudo mkswap /var/cache/swap/swapfile
 +
sudo swapon /var/cache/swap/swapfile
  
Download SRC
+
To tell the OS to load this swapfile on each start up, edit the /etc/fstab file to include the following additional line:
git clone git://github.com/RobertCNelson/stable-kernel.git
 
  
Build Kernel
+
  /var/cache/swap/swapfile    none    swap    sw    0  0
  ./build_kernel.sh
 
  
Optional Building Deb File
+
To verify that the swapfile is accessilble as swap to the OS, run "top" or "htop" at a console.
./build_deb.sh
 
  
 
= Ubuntu Software =
 
= Ubuntu Software =
  
== Wifi Networking (command line) ==
+
== Wi-Fi Networking (command line) ==
  
 
=== /etc/network/interfaces ===
 
=== /etc/network/interfaces ===
  
It is possible and relatively easy to configure a wifi card from the command line.
+
It is relatively easy to configure a Wi-Fi card from the command line.
  
You will need to edit the /etc/network/interfaces file. There are several guides available via Google.
+
You will need to edit the /etc/network/interfaces file. There are several guides available via Google.
  
This is a particularly useful guide http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=202834  
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This is a particularly useful guide https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=202834  
  
 
A sample /etc/network/interfaces file for a WPA2 encrypted access point is:
 
A sample /etc/network/interfaces file for a WPA2 encrypted access point is:
Line 766: Line 599:
 
  wpa-group CCMP
 
  wpa-group CCMP
 
  wpa-key-mgmt WPA-PSK
 
  wpa-key-mgmt WPA-PSK
  wpa-psk < INSERT KEY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX>
+
  wpa-psk <INSERT KEY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX>
  
Your wifi card will automatically load these settings on start up and give network access.
+
Your Wi-Fi card will automatically load these settings upon startup and initialize wireless network access.
  
 
== Lightweight window managers ==
 
== Lightweight window managers ==
Line 774: Line 607:
 
If you intend to use Ubuntu on the BeagleBoard you can install JWM or IceWM to improve performance.
 
If you intend to use Ubuntu on the BeagleBoard you can install JWM or IceWM to improve performance.
  
JWM in particular uses little RAM. On a BeagleBoard with 256MB, using JWM will leave about 60MB free to run apps in.
+
JWM in particular uses little RAM. On a BeagleBoard with 256&nbsp;MB, using JWM will leave about 60&nbsp;MB free in which to run applications.
  
 
== Web Apps ==
 
== Web Apps ==
  
 
=== Midori ===
 
=== Midori ===
Given that the BeagleBoard has fewer resources than a desktop a light weight browser is more responsive. Midori is a light weight browser that still supports flash etc
+
Given that the BeagleBoard has fewer resources than a desktop a lightweight browser is more responsive. Midori is a lightweight browser that still supports flash, etc. It is available from the standard repositories:
It is available from the standard repositories.
 
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midori_%28web_browser%29
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midori_%28web_browser%29
  
Line 786: Line 618:
  
 
=== Motion ===
 
=== Motion ===
If you have a video source (webcam, IP cam etc) which appears as /dev/video0 etc then you can use the Linux Surveillance software "motion" to monitor the video stream and record periods of activity.
+
If you have a video source (webcam, IP cam, etc.) which appears as /dev/video0, etc. then you can use the Linux surveillance software "motion" to monitor the video stream and record periods of activity.
  
Motion is also available from the standard repositories.
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Motion is also available from the standard repositories:
 
http://www.debian-administration.org/article/An_Introduction_to_Video_Surveillance_with_%27Motion%27
 
http://www.debian-administration.org/article/An_Introduction_to_Video_Surveillance_with_%27Motion%27
Using a 960x720 resolution webcam with 15 fps rate under the UVC driver the Rev C BeagleBoard under Xubuntu reports ~60% CPU utilisation.
+
Using a 960x720 resolution webcam with a 15&nbsp;fps rate under the UVC driver the Rev C BeagleBoard under Xubuntu reports ~60% CPU utilisation.
  
To make the BeagleBoard automatically start recording on boot do the following:
+
To make the BeagleBoard automatically start recording on boot, do the following:
  
 
* Auto Login - run "gdmsetup" from a terminal and select a user to automatically login  
 
* Auto Login - run "gdmsetup" from a terminal and select a user to automatically login  
* Sessions - make sure you don't save any previous xwindows sessions so that it doesn't prompt you for which one you want
+
* Sessions - make sure you don't save any previous X Windows sessions so that it doesn't prompt you for which one you want
* motion.conf - amend /etc/motion/motion.conf to the settings you want (ie video output directory, record only video, record in mpeg4, set frame rate etc). Do this with "sudo medit /etc/motion/motion.conf" at a prompt.
+
* motion.conf - edit /etc/motion/motion.conf to use the settings you want (that is, video output directory, record only video, record in MPEG-4, set frame rate, etc). Do this with "sudo medit /etc/motion/motion.conf" at a prompt.
* Boot script - create a new script in /etc/rc2.d called "S65motion_client" and set permissions appropriately ("sudo chmod 777 /etc/rc2.d/S65motion_client"). Then edit the file so it has the following text in it:
+
* Boot script - create a new script in /etc/rc2.d called "S65motion_client" and set permissions appropriately ("sudo chmod 777 /etc/rc2.d/S65motion_client"). Then edit the file so it contains the following lines:
  
 
  #! /bin/sh
 
  #! /bin/sh
Line 804: Line 636:
 
This will now launch the motion client as root when you boot up.
 
This will now launch the motion client as root when you boot up.
  
Also note that unless your BeagleBoard can remember the time (battery backed up clock installed) the timestamps will not be correct until you update the time. If your BeagleBoard has an Internet Connection this can be achieved with the ntpdate app.
+
Also note that unless your BeagleBoard can remember the time (battery backed up clock installed), the timestamps will not be correct until you update the time. If your BeagleBoard has an Internet connection this can be achieved using the ntpdate application.
 
 
  
 
== Robotics ==
 
== Robotics ==
  
 
=== ROS ===
 
=== ROS ===
Willow Garage hosts the open source Robotic Operating System (ROS). Whilst it is natively supported in Ubuntu, the official packages are only for the x86 platform. ROS can be installed from source and is generally easy to do so (although slow).
+
ROS (Robot Operating System) provides libraries and tools to help software developers create robot applications. It provides hardware abstraction, device drivers, libraries, visualizers, message-passing, package management, and more. ROS is licensed under an open source, BSD license.
  
Following the instructions from here will build and install ROS on your beagleboard:
+
There are currently builds of ROS for Ubuntu Trusty armhf. These builds include most but not all packages, and save a considerable amount of time compared to doing a full source-based installation:
  
http://www.ros.org/wiki/cturtle/Installation/Ubuntu/SVN
+
http://wiki.ros.org/indigo/Installation/UbuntuARM
  
You will need an Internet connection for your Beagleboard for these scripts to work.
+
Alternatively ROS can be installed from source and is generally easy to do so (although slow).
  
For more information about ROS see www.ros.org
+
For more information about ROS, see www.ros.org.

Revision as of 14:26, 13 October 2017

(For BeagleBoardAngstrom, click here.) (Should Beagleboard:Ubuntu On BeagleBone Black be merged into this page?)

This page is about running a Linux distribution (ARM EABI) Ubuntu on the BeagleBoard. BeagleBoard will boot the (ARM EABI) Ubuntu distribution from the SD card. Since much of this page is generic, it has also been extended to help support devices such as the PandaBoard and BeagleBone.

  • For the best experience, make sure you have an LCD/HDMI monitor attached to the BeagleBoard's HDMI port, 2 GB/4 GB/8 GB SD card, and a known good USB 2.0 hub with mouse and keyboard.

Help

If you need any help:

  • Ubuntu related help:
    • #ubuntu-arm: Ubuntu's ARM IRC on Freenode (logs -> year -> month -> day -> #ubuntu-arm.html)
  • When requesting help, please provide some debugging information:
    • U-Boot Version installed on board
    • Kernel Version: uname -a
    • pastebin dmesg
      • Copy from serial port or use "dmesg | pastebinit" (sudo apt-get install pastebinit)

Required Beagle Software

Mainline U-Boot:

  • All older BeagleBoard (classic) Ax, Bx, Cx and Dx boards are required to upgrade to at least these U-Boot versions
  • XM Boards have no NAND, so MLO/u-boot.img is always required on the first partition
  • Directions: Upgrade X-loader and U-Boot

Omap Serial Changes

boot.scr/boot.cmd changes:

With 2.6.35:

console=ttyS2,115200n8

With 2.6.36/37+:

console=ttyO2,115200n8

Serial console login: /etc/init/ttyO2.conf

start on stopped rc RUNLEVEL=[2345]
stop on runlevel [!2345]

respawn
exec /sbin/getty 115200 ttyO2

Method 1: Download a Complete Pre-Configured Image

Demo Image

git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/armv7-multiplatform.git
cd armv7-multiplatform
git checkout origin/v4.13.x -b tmp
./build_kernel.sh
git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/ti-linux-kernel-dev.git
cd ti-linux-kernel-dev
git checkout origin/ti-linux-4.9.y -b tmp
./build_kernel.sh

Ubuntu (16.04.3)

Default username/password:

  • username: ubuntu
  • password: temppwd

Image Updated:

  • 2017-10-12
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.13.5-armv7-x1 kernel
    • All BeagleBone Varients and PocketBeagle: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
  • 2017-09-21
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.13.3-armv7-x1 kernel
    • All BeagleBone Varients and PocketBeagle: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
  • 2017-09-14
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.13.2-armv7-x1 kernel
    • All BeagleBone Varients: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel

Services Active:

Note: Depending on your internal network these may work out of the box
Apache, Port 80: http://arm.local/ (Bone: via usb) http://192.168.7.2
SSH, Port 22: ssh ubuntu@arm.local (Bone: via usb) ubuntu@192.168.7.2
Getty, Serial Port

Default user: ubuntu pass: temppwd

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/elinux/ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12.tar.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12.tar.xz
817cdaa038b4847862ce0715c982224ef9671d5938854e9d47d2c50b32a7e5de  ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12.tar.xz

Unpack Image:

tar xf ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12.tar.xz
cd ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12

If you don't know the location of your SD card:

sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --probe-mmc

You should see something like:

Are you sure? I don't see [/dev/idontknow], here is what I do see...

fdisk -l:
Disk /dev/sda: 500.1 GB, 500107862016 bytes <- x86 Root Drive
Disk /dev/sdd: 3957 MB, 3957325824 bytes <- MMC/SD card

lsblk:
NAME   MAJ:MIN RM   SIZE RO TYPE MOUNTPOINT
sda      8:0    0 465.8G  0 disk 
├─sda1   8:1    0 446.9G  0 part /  <- x86 Root Partition
├─sda2   8:2    0     1K  0 part 
└─sda5   8:5    0  18.9G  0 part [SWAP]
sdd      8:48   1   3.7G  0 disk 
├─sdd1   8:49   1    64M  0 part 
└─sdd2   8:50   1   3.6G  0 part 
  • In this example, we can see via mount, /dev/sda1 is the x86 rootfs, therefore /dev/sdd is the other drive in the system, which is the MMC/SD card that was inserted and should be used by ./setup_sdcard.sh...

Install Image:

Quick install script for [board]

sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb board

board options:

  • BeagleBoard Ax/Bx/Cx/Dx - omap3-beagle
  • BeagleBoard xM - omap3-beagle-xm
  • All BeagleBone Varients - beaglebone
  • OMAP5432 uEVM - omap5-uevm
  • BeagleBoard-X15 - am57xx-beagle-x15

So for the BeagleBoard xM:

sudo ./setup_sdcard.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb omap3-beagle-xm

Advanced: Build Image:

git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/omap-image-builder.git
cd omap-image-builder
git checkout v2017.10 -b tmp

Stable:

./RootStock-NG.sh -c rcn-ee_console_ubuntu_xenial_armhf

Flasher

eMMC: All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io First press and hold the boot select button (next to the microSD card), then apply power. On bootup the board should indicate it has started the flashing procedure visually via a Cylon Sweep pattern shown on the 4 LED's next to the ethernet jack. Progress is reported on both the serial debug and hdmi connectors, once completed all 4 LED's should be full ON. Simply remove power, remove the microSD card and Ubuntu will now boot directly from eMMC.

Script for reference: (this is the script that writes to the eMMC)

https://github.com/RobertCNelson/boot-scripts/blob/master/tools/eMMC/init-eMMC-flasher-v3.sh

This script will only take about 5-6 Minutes after power on.

Notes:

  • If only two LED's stay lit and nothing happens, the board has crashed due to lack of power. Retry with a 5Volt DC power supply connected.
  • If the 4 LED's blink a constant pattern, the eMMC write has failed. First REMOVE ALL capes, then retry again.

User: ubuntu pass: temppwd

Image Updated:

  • 2017-10-12
    • All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
  • 2017-09-21
    • All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
  • 2017-09-14
    • All BeagleBone Varients with eMMC: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/flasher/BBB-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum BBB-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb*
aff57d1c34e114f7ad90911a7068d30e88079c1e77efdf502ac60cb7091bbddd  BBB-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat BBB-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX

eMMC: BeagleBoard-X15

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io First press and hold the boot select button (next to the microSD card), then apply power. On bootup the board should indicate it has started the flashing procedure visually via a Cylon Sweep pattern shown on the 4 LED's next to the ethernet jack. Progress is reported on both the serial debug and hdmi connectors, once completed all 4 LED's should be full ON. Simply remove power, remove the microSD card and Ubuntu will now boot directly from eMMC.

Script for reference: (this is the script that writes to the eMMC)

https://github.com/RobertCNelson/boot-scripts/blob/master/tools/eMMC/init-eMMC-flasher-v3.sh

This script will only take about 5-6 Minutes after power on.

Notes:

  • If only two LED's stay lit and nothing happens, the board has crashed due to lack of power. Retry with a 5Volt DC power supply connected.
  • If the 4 LED's blink a constant pattern, the eMMC write has failed. First REMOVE ALL capes, then retry again.

User: ubuntu pass: temppwd

Image Updated:

  • 2017-10-12
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
  • 2017-09-21
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
  • 2017-09-14
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/flasher/bbx15-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum bbx15-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb*
6915b3d1d930e48604dbd0d0a8a48b5cd2139cea5cc2281665bb411e03c1b9ec  bbx15-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat bbx15-eMMC-flasher-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX

raw microSD img

BeagleBoard xM

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io

User: ubuntu pass: temppwd

Auto partition resize:

cd /opt/scripts/tools
git pull
./grow_partition.sh
sudo reboot

Image Updated:

  • 2017-10-12
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.13.5-armv7-x1 kernel
  • 2017-09-21
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.13.3-armv7-x1 kernel
  • 2017-09-14
    • BeagleBoard xM: v4.13.2-armv7-x1 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/microsd/bbxm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum bbxm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb*
d7f75e185eff52be95a6a010ebdb3680bcd4b19f6cae54ac9ca82c1a6187296e  bbxm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat bbxm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX

All BeagleBone Varients and PocketBeagle

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io

User: ubuntu pass: temppwd

Auto partition resize:

cd /opt/scripts/tools
git pull
./grow_partition.sh
sudo reboot

Image Updated:

  • 2017-10-12
    • All BeagleBone Varients and PocketBeagle: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
  • 2017-09-21
    • All BeagleBone Varients and PocketBeagle: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
  • 2017-09-14
    • All BeagleBone Varients and PocketBeagle: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/microsd/bone-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum bone-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb*
d8cb91fb46a72c96bbb1daef694b17c9e358e782358f3b61c813fe85340c5403  bone-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat bone-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX

OMAP5432 uEVM

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io

User: ubuntu pass: temppwd

Auto partition resize:

cd /opt/scripts/tools
git pull
./grow_partition.sh
sudo reboot

Image Updated:

  • 2017-10-12
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
  • 2017-09-21
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
  • 2017-09-14
    • OMAP5432 uEVM: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/microsd/omap5-uevm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum omap5-uevm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb*
7c4ea606375de3ef648f67d85c3b1448c24ce80b30000b0c3b29e3f22591327a  omap5-uevm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat omap5-uevm-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX

BeagleBoard-X15

This image can be written to a 2GB (or larger) microSD card, via 'dd' on linux or on Windows/Mac/Linux: https://etcher.io

User: ubuntu pass: temppwd

Auto partition resize:

cd /opt/scripts/tools
git pull
./grow_partition.sh
sudo reboot

Image Updated:

  • 2017-10-12
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.9.54-ti-r68 kernel
  • 2017-09-21
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.88-ti-r125 kernel
  • 2017-09-14
    • BeagleBoard-X15: v4.4.87-ti-r121 kernel

Get prebuilt image:

wget https://rcn-ee.com/rootfs/2017-10-12/microsd/bbx15-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz

Verify Image with:

sha256sum bbx15-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb*
18500108ce8c4e861e0a707ea3003659aa1b28960db6bb09ed34df2319d7d253  bbx15-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz

Windows/Mac/Linux gui

http://etcher.io

Linux: (dd)

xzcat bbx15-ubuntu-16.04.3-console-armhf-2017-10-12-2gb.img.xz | sudo dd of=/dev/sdX

Method 2: Use the NetInstall method

You will need a 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB SD card or greater.

Standard system : ~700 MB

Report Bugs/Issues to: https://github.com/RobertCNelson/netinstall/issues (anywhere else will be ignored..)

Download the netinstall script:

git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/netinstall.git
cd netinstall

Currently supported Ubuntu distributions:

--distro oneiric (11.10)
--distro precise-armhf (12.04)
--distro quantal (12.10)
--distro raring (13.04)
--distro saucy (13.10)

Device: <board> selection:

*BeagleBoard Ax/Bx/Cx  - omap3-beagle
*BeagleBoard xMA/B/C   - omap3-beagle-xm
*BeagleBone Ax         - am335x-bone-serial
*BeagleBone (DVI cape) - am335x-bone-video
*BeagleBone Black      - am335x-boneblack
*PandaBoard Ax     - omap4-panda
*PandaBoard A4+    - omap4-panda-a4
*PandaBoard ES     - omap4-panda-es

Installation script for new <board> selection: (slowly migrating all devices to this method)

sudo ./mk_mmc.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb <board> --distro <distro>

So for the xM: with quantal:

sudo ./mk_mmc.sh --mmc /dev/sdX --dtb omap3-beagle-xm --distro quantal
  • Other Options:
    • --firmware : installs firmware
    • --serial-mode : debian-installer uses Serial Port

Place SD card into BeagleBoard and boot:

Configure the network:

usb0: USB net <- (usually the OTG port)
eth0: USB net <- (usually the smsc95xx adapter on the BeagleBoard and PandaBoard)
wlan0: Wifi <- Your USDB-Wi-Fi device.. 

See my notes for my testing procedure: https://github.com/RobertCNelson/netinstall/blob/master/test.Ubuntu

Troubleshooting: If booting fails..

  • Hold the user button down to force booting from MMC
  • Upgrade X-loader and U-boot Upgrade X-loader and U-Boot
  • Clear U-boot's Environment Variables in NAND:
nand erase 260000 20000

NetInstall assumptions:

Assume asll <default>'s... Thanks you preseed.conf!!!

Method 3: Manual Install (no automatic scripts)

Note, this section used to have a lot of details, but maintenance of the two wiki's became a pain, so for now on we will just link to my other pages:

Beagle/Beagle xM

http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBoard

BeagleBone

http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBone

BeagleBone Black

http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/BeagleBone+Black

Panda/Panda ES

http://eewiki.net/display/linuxonarm/PandaBoard

Advanced

Install Latest Kernel Image

General apt syntax for searching and installing a specific kernel:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-cache search linux-image | grep <branch>
sudo apt-get install linux-image-<specific version>
sudo reboot

Latest kernel script

cd /opt/scripts/tools/
git pull
sudo ./update_kernel.sh <OPTIONS>

3.8.x

This is the first beagleboard.org long term kernel tree with capemanager support, it's been the default install for Debian Wheezy

beagleboard.org patchset: https://github.com/beagleboard/linux/tree/3.8
3.8.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black FULL Cape Support
--bone-channel --stable
3.8.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black FULL Cape Support + Xenomai
--bone-xenomai-channel --stable

4.4.x-ti

This is slated to replace the v3.8.x tree in Debian Jessie, cape manager support is enabled.

beagleboard.org patchset: https://github.com/beagleboard/linux/tree/4.4
4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15
--ti-channel --lts-4_4
4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15 + RT
--ti-rt-channel --lts-4_4
4.4.x-ti BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black/BeagleBoard-X15 + RT
-ti-xenomai-channel --lts-4_4

Mainline (lts)

4.4.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black + SGX
--bone-kernel --lts-4_4
4.4.x BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black + RT + SGX
--bone-rt-kernel --lts-4_4

Reboot with your new Kernel Image.

Xorg Drivers

Script:

cd /opt/scripts/tools/
git pull

BeagleBoard/PandaBoard:

cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
./ti-omapdrm.sh

BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black:

cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
./ti-tilcdc.sh

SGX Drivers

SGX BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black

Note, these are FBDEV only, no xorg/x11/etc...

Install the "4.1.x" lts/bone kernel: http://elinux.org/BeagleBoardUbuntu#Mainline_.28lts.29

Build SGX userspace for 4.1.x (must be done on an x86, due to the TI 5.01.01.02 blob extractor)

git clone https://github.com/RobertCNelson/bb-kernel.git
cd bb-kernel/
git checkout origin/am33x-v4.1 -b tmp-sgx
./sgx_create_package.sh

Copy ./deploy/GFX_5.01.01.02.tar.gz to BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black and install

sudo tar xfv GFX_5.01.01.02.tar.gz -C /
cd /opt/gfxinstall/
sudo ./sgx-install.sh
sudo reboot

Verify omaplfb & pvrsrvkm loaded

debian@arm:~$ lsmod | grep omaplfb
omaplfb                12065  0 
pvrsrvkm              178782  1 omaplfb

Xorg Drivers

Script:

cd /opt/scripts/tools/
git pull

BeagleBoard/PandaBoard:

cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
./ti-omapdrm.sh

BeagleBone/BeagleBone Black:

cd /opt/scripts/tools/graphics/
./ti-tilcdc.sh

Swapfile

Using a File for Swap Instead of a Partition

On the Beagleboard you should expect to require a swap file given the limitation of how little RAM is available (between 256 MB and 512 MB). Some system programs like apt-get will only run properly when some swap space is present (due to 256 MB not being enough RAM).

Some images (such as those from Linaro.org) do not come with a swap partition or any swap space allocated.

Under Linux, swap space can be either a dedicated partition or a swap file. Both can be mounted as swap which the OS can access.

Creating a Swapfile

The following commands will create a 1 GB file, limit access only to root, format it as swap and then make it available to the OS:

sudo mkdir -p /var/cache/swap/   
sudo dd if=/dev/zero of=/var/cache/swap/swapfile bs=1M count=1024
sudo chmod 0600 /var/cache/swap/swapfile 
sudo mkswap /var/cache/swap/swapfile 
sudo swapon /var/cache/swap/swapfile 

To tell the OS to load this swapfile on each start up, edit the /etc/fstab file to include the following additional line:

/var/cache/swap/swapfile    none    swap    sw    0   0

To verify that the swapfile is accessilble as swap to the OS, run "top" or "htop" at a console.

Ubuntu Software

Wi-Fi Networking (command line)

/etc/network/interfaces

It is relatively easy to configure a Wi-Fi card from the command line.

You will need to edit the /etc/network/interfaces file. There are several guides available via Google.

This is a particularly useful guide https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=202834

A sample /etc/network/interfaces file for a WPA2 encrypted access point is:

auto lo
iface lo inet loopback
auto wlan0
iface wlan0 inet dhcp
wpa-driver wext
wpa-ssid <NAME OF AP>
wpa-ap-scan 1
wpa-proto RSN
wpa-pairwise CCMP
wpa-group CCMP
wpa-key-mgmt WPA-PSK
wpa-psk <INSERT KEY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX>

Your Wi-Fi card will automatically load these settings upon startup and initialize wireless network access.

Lightweight window managers

If you intend to use Ubuntu on the BeagleBoard you can install JWM or IceWM to improve performance.

JWM in particular uses little RAM. On a BeagleBoard with 256 MB, using JWM will leave about 60 MB free in which to run applications.

Web Apps

Midori

Given that the BeagleBoard has fewer resources than a desktop a lightweight browser is more responsive. Midori is a lightweight browser that still supports flash, etc. It is available from the standard repositories: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midori_%28web_browser%29

Surveillance

Motion

If you have a video source (webcam, IP cam, etc.) which appears as /dev/video0, etc. then you can use the Linux surveillance software "motion" to monitor the video stream and record periods of activity.

Motion is also available from the standard repositories: http://www.debian-administration.org/article/An_Introduction_to_Video_Surveillance_with_%27Motion%27 Using a 960x720 resolution webcam with a 15 fps rate under the UVC driver the Rev C BeagleBoard under Xubuntu reports ~60% CPU utilisation.

To make the BeagleBoard automatically start recording on boot, do the following:

  • Auto Login - run "gdmsetup" from a terminal and select a user to automatically login
  • Sessions - make sure you don't save any previous X Windows sessions so that it doesn't prompt you for which one you want
  • motion.conf - edit /etc/motion/motion.conf to use the settings you want (that is, video output directory, record only video, record in MPEG-4, set frame rate, etc). Do this with "sudo medit /etc/motion/motion.conf" at a prompt.
  • Boot script - create a new script in /etc/rc2.d called "S65motion_client" and set permissions appropriately ("sudo chmod 777 /etc/rc2.d/S65motion_client"). Then edit the file so it contains the following lines:
#! /bin/sh
/usr/bin/motion -c /etc/motion/motion.conf

This will now launch the motion client as root when you boot up.

Also note that unless your BeagleBoard can remember the time (battery backed up clock installed), the timestamps will not be correct until you update the time. If your BeagleBoard has an Internet connection this can be achieved using the ntpdate application.

Robotics

ROS

ROS (Robot Operating System) provides libraries and tools to help software developers create robot applications. It provides hardware abstraction, device drivers, libraries, visualizers, message-passing, package management, and more. ROS is licensed under an open source, BSD license.

There are currently builds of ROS for Ubuntu Trusty armhf. These builds include most but not all packages, and save a considerable amount of time compared to doing a full source-based installation:

http://wiki.ros.org/indigo/Installation/UbuntuARM

Alternatively ROS can be installed from source and is generally easy to do so (although slow).

For more information about ROS, see www.ros.org.