LeapPad2 Explorer

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This device is part of the LeapFrog NXP320 Platform, it's recommended to start there for general information.

The Leappad2 Explorer (Leapfrog Enterprises)

Platform

LeapFrog NXP320 Platform

The LeapPad2 is part of 2 different devices that all share a common hardware platform, based around the Nexell [ http://nexell.co.kr/eng/pro/pro02.html | NXP3200] 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 LeapPad2, and contains some basic How To's and Tutorials to get you started.

Project Summary

The LeapPad2 (like the LeapsterGS) is a toy produced by Leapfrog marketed as an educational handheld gaming console for kids aged 3-9. Although it has a proprietary graphical front end, it runs an Angstrom Linux distribution on the same Cortex-A9 processor as the LeapsterGS. It also has built in accellerometer, 2 cameras, and microphone, along with a touch screen.

Sources and Toolchains

Sources and Toolchains

Tutorials/How To's

SD Card

Boot Mode Key Combos

  • Monitor: U-Boot console.
    • Requires a serial connection
    • On host PC keyboard hold shift+M, power up device, *very quickly* type o then n
  • USB Boot: Loading Surgeon.
    • Hold d-pad right and home key, while powering up.
  • Mfg Test: Various hardware tests.
    • Hold vol-up + vol-down while powering up, maintaining till test screen.

Technical Information

Device Comparison

LeapPad2 Memory Map

File System Contents List

4.3.2.708

Firmware Files

  • Surgeon - CBF
  • Kernel - uImage

Partitions

Name Location Size Device Notes
Boot Loader 0x00000000 0x0007E000 /dev/mtd0 On NOR
MfgData0 0x0007E000 0x00001000 /dev/mtd1 On NAND
MfgData1 0x0007F000 0x00001000 /dev/mtd2 On NAND
Reserved 0x00080000 0x00400000 /dev/mtd3 On NAND
Kernel 0x00480000 0x01000000 /dev/mtd4 On NAND
RFS 0x01480000 0x0A000000 /dev/mtd5 On NAND
Bulk 0x0B480000 0xF4C00000 /dev/mtd6 On NAND
Cartridge On Cartridge NAND

Images

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