What can I do with IGEP SMARC EXPANSION

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How to use IGEP SMARC Expansion RS232 (am335x SMARC module)

The IGEP SMARC Expansion RS232 through J800 connector.

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Connection test

Connect the SMARC base RS232 RX2 and TX1 to host using a null modem cable.

In the host side open a minicom program with:

minicom -D /dev/ttyUSB0 (if you are using a usb-serial converter).
TEST RS232 BASE0040.jpg

In the SMARC side write the commands:

stty -F /dev/ttyO3 speed 115200 cs8 -cstopb -parenb (in order to configure the device /dev/ttyO3). 
echo 'hello host' > /dev/ttyO3 (sent the message "hello host" to ttyO3).
cat /dev/ttyO3 (recive the messages from host)

How to use IGEP SMARC Expansion HDMI (am335x SMARC module)

Using the official firmware for boot the am335x, just plug the hdmi to J500 connector.
The video configuration can be modified in DTS file (am335x-igep-igep0034.dtsi).

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