First look at the globalscale dreamplug by kengilmer. With the dreamplug, another product by globalscale technologies, which i have used for many years, it was possible to connect a jtag debugger to the cpu and put the cpu into debug mode and upload a uboot image into the ddr memory, then execute it, allowing the dreamplug to be brought up when uboot was corrupted. Hardware vendors tend to disappear material from time to time and it is preferable if it. Internal programming of bbram and efuses application note. Document includes user manual dreamplug user guidecefcc20110316. Globalscale dreamplug latest software read 5128 times gpbx. I was able to connect the dreamplug to the wall and ssh into the machine in a matter of minutes. I am writing this, because globalscale gives outdated software for dreamplug and currently there is no single document exists for putting all the latest stuff together. For installing the latest uboot you will need the jtag developer kit from globalscale and get openocd utility installed. The dreamplug from globalscale technologies offers application developers a low cost, low power computing solution with a marvell sheeva processor and 512mb of ddr2 memory.
If there is no sd card there, dreamplug will boot preinstalled ubuntu linux globalscale is shipping it with. Also, plug the miniusb into the jtag, but dont plug it into your computer yet. These are open sourced hardware development kits that help software developers and customers bring their cutting edge dreams in a fast and cost effective manner. The guruplug server plus that i ordered from globalscale technologies in february finally arrived around the middle of may, about two weeks later than anticipated these armbased linux computers draw a mere 56 watt of power at idle according to my wattchecker plus, yet provide as much port connectivity as a regular notebook or desktop pc. The cable is fully compatible will all xilinx tools and can be seamlessly driven from impact, chipscope, and edk. Anyone have a clue how to gain serial access to this without purchasing globalscale s expensive uart jtag module. I have a globalscale dreamplug, running debian lenny. Truck scale software, truck scale data management software. It is intended to be a device that could act as a web server, a printing server or any other network service. I finally dusted it clean and currently it is being used as a paperweight. The guruplug server plus that i ordered from globalscale technologies in february finally arrived around the middle of may, about two weeks later than anticipated. Let globalscale technologies be your partner for world class designs and full turnkey manufacture solutions.
I had to buy a jtag to get the dp to do anything, and i also created a tripleboot system usb, external sd, internal sd in order which works for testing if you are very diligent about the order you connect things, because the association between sdx and usby has. Globalscale dreamplug 036000291452 ghz class linux server. Globalscale the mfr will work with you if you are doing embedded development, this is sort of a developers starter kit when you finalize the design email them you can get simpler versions run for production at lower cost. Our flagship truck scale software controls all aspects of the weighing process from order taking to the sale andor purchase of material through to invoicing and account management. The dreamplugat work we received a couple of globalscale dreamplug model. Arm developers will be pleased to hear that the jtag overusb feature of the sheevaplug has been replaced with full hardware jtag and uart connectivity. Globalscale technologies electronic manufacturing service. Just wondering if anyone has already used pfsense on that material. Jtag communication failure what can cause this error. Jtag using boundary scan to scan numerous devices in a chain. Globalscale is an electronics hardware designer and manufacturer located in anaheim, california.
Buy globalscale dreamplug 036000291452 ghz class linux server at amazon uk. At jtag technologies we are proud to say that we are boundaryscan. Buy globalscale dreamplug 036000291452 ghz class linux server. My dreambox 800 is dead, the only sign of life is the ethernet lights on the back when i power on. Installingdebianondreamplugubootupgradefromusb debian wiki. Gsmforum product support sections hard software products official support octopusoctoplus octoplus jtag. Hot topic more than 15 replies very hot topic more than 25. Mar 25, 2011 other model dreamplugs may come with 88w8787 based 802. This is done via a serial console connection provided by the necessary jtag board for your dreamplug and by a linux pc. In addition, globalscale has also built an innovative business model around their own plug computer reference designs. These three devices are based on marwell arm processors and have similar hardware design. Metal parts go up there are plastic guides on the bottom side that fit into slots in the hole in the jtag and the dreamplug. Hi all, has anyone used openocd on the marvell aramada 370 soc.
We provide tollfree to anyone evaluating the software. Various materials for the dreamplug dev platform from globalscale. Founded in 2006, we provide world class design and manufacturing expertise to various markets and customers around the world. By placing your order with globalscale technologies inc. Arm dreamplug globalscale globalscale dreamplug globalscale technologies. We offer full turnkey solutions for all your manufacturing needs. Hi all, the following steps work with booting the design without programming the fpga section without line fpga f. Servers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. We can have your finished products shipped directly to. Summary of contents for globalscale dreamplug page 1. Plugcomputerarmglobalscaletechnologies globalscale technologies is an interesting platform based on arm5 marvell core to have a quite powerful frontend pc available. The mirabox is a globalscale development kit built upon. Allows multiple devices as its a simple serial protocol.
Move the usb drive to your dreamplug, and connect to your system via the jtag dongle. Dreamplug is a compact and low power plug computer running debian linux, based on marvells kirkwood 88f6281 arm9e soc. Can connect to many ports namely, usb, parallel port, serial port, ethernet, etc. Globalscale technologies has an experience team of seasoned electronic, mechanical, hardware, software and id design engineers. Sheeva64, recoveringreloading uboot from a bricked state. Let globalscale technologies be your partner for world sheevaplug jtag designs and full turnkey manufacture solutions. Globalscale technologies is an electronics hardware designer and manufacturer located in anaheim, california. Connect dreamplug with 4wire cable to the jtag board. Jun 17, 2011 hello, i recovered of a friend a dreamplug from globalscale. Repair dead boot i9100g i9100g chnchn without jtag. This guide is about building the latest linux kernel and uboot for dreamplug. After using the sheevaplug and dreamplug by the same company i thought i would give this one a try.
Other model dreamplugs may come with 88w8787 based 802. Corresponding connectors on dreamplug and jtag board are labeled uart. Max speed of jtag is 100mhz hence a simple ribbon cable is sufficient to connect. There are two wires, one marked jtag, one marked uart. Final dumps will be made available after the site goes offline. Connect the uart dreamplug port to the jtag boards uart port or connect the jtag dreamplug port to the jtag boards jtag port.
Have searched for jtag on dreambox 800 but seems the only jtag information is on dreambox 500. Dreamplug is a successor of sheevaplug and guruplug. Fcc id application submitted by globalscale technologies inc for dreamplug blue tooth for fcc id ycj003ds2xxxb ycj 003ds2xxxb user manual, frequency, reports, images and more. We can have your finished products shipped directly to your markets. With the dreamplug, another product by globalscale technologies, which i have used for many years, it was possible to connect a jtag debugger to the cpu and put the cpu into debug mode and upload a uboot image into the ddr memory, then execute it, allowing the dreamplug. This wasnt just for the pictures, but i did some jtag experimenting as well, and will follow up in another post about my findings with the jtag, but story short, i can detect the marvell armada 3720, and connect in, but that is as far as i have gotten.
Usb jtag cable drivers thanks, but ive tried that link a couple of times with no success, also tried to reinstall the software both full and webpack a couple of times but non seems to work. Contribute to synthetospiocd development by creating an account on github. From now on dreamplug will try to boot your meteohub software from the sd card first. Dreamplug wifi users manual details for fcc id ycj003ds2xxxw made by globalscale technologies inc. These are nifty little plug based computers with an impressive array of features for their form factor, including. Make sure jtag board is in uartmode check dip switch on the jtag boards top. To setup the dreamplug to boot from sd card, you have to change the uboot environment. Dreamplug offers compact, low power, performance computing. I have problems when i start debugging using the keil ulink usb jtag adapter. Feb 05, 2011 uk globalscale nnounced its latest armbased plugtop computer, the dreamplug.
Package contents bluetooth, gigabit ethernet, usb 2. Posted in news tagged cable wires, galaxy express, jtag cable, models, operation completion, pc cable, riff, samsung, samsung software, samsung usb, usb cable, volume down riff jtag easy repair lg e980 optimus g pro 5. Boundary scan testing of new boards is as easy as 123 with universal scan boundary scan test software. From now on dreamplug will tra to boot your meteohub software from the sd card first. All products on this website are supplied as development kits and so subject to change without notice. Globalscale dreamplug 036000291452 ghz clase servidor.
Arch linux arm view topic guide rebuilding the kernel. Jtag and uart connections for external module 5v3a dc power supply the dreamplug has the advantage of offering an always on computing solution that takes up no space and only draws 5 watts of power. After scrapping away the glue and padding i was finally able pry open the case replace the sd card, but without a jtag i cant debug the problems. It is manufactured by globalscale technologies, inc. The jtag bus can be shared with other devices as the smt2nc signals are held at high impedance. Whats the best way to get a new image on the internal sd without jtag. Jtaghs2 reference manual the joint test action group jtaghs2 programming cable is a highspeed programming solution for xilinx fieldprogrammable gate arrays fpgas. Since the early 1990s we have lived and breathed the technology that has revolutionised the manufacture and test of digital and mixed signal printed circuit board assemblies pcbas the world over. View and download globalscale dreamplug user manual online. If the fpga part is included, the os bootup breaks at xgpiops e000a000. Eft is primarily a file transfer server, not a web server. I need more detail about the low level initialization to go further.
Dreamplug is the lowpowered lilliputian pc for people with really boring dreams and its a linux pc that looks like a phone charger. For a tinkering person though these are a good thing to have. The problem is that windows cant find a driver for the usb jtag cable even after all instalaltions that ive tried. Using a raspberry pi as a jtag dongle synthetospiocd wiki. And being that its ubuntu, which is a distro i am familiar with, i felt right at home. Is this a problem with the embedded ice of the arm device. Sheevaplug jtag driver download archived from the original on january 16, the development kits include a debugging module either internally or externally that offers access to the serial console and to jtag. Howto build meteohub on dreamplug the dreamplug is a low power, small. All jtag signals use high speed 24ma threestate buffers that allow signal voltages from 1. I have a globalscale mirabox and am trying to get jtag debugging working on it. Goto to directory dreamplug installer by command cd dreamplug installer step 2. Jtag user interface universal scan is as easy as 1,2,3.
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