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= Index =
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= Introducing the developing tools for IGEP Technology =
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All IGEP Technology devices have many developing tools and resources. Here is a little introduction to this developing environment:
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== IGEP SDK Virtual Machine ==
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The IGEP SDK Virtual Machine is a '''ready to use virtual machine''' that includes '''all the developer tools for IGEP Technology'''. You can '''download it for free''' from the ISEE website.
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===Features===
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* Includes the official Software Development Kit (SDK) from ISEE, with:
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** IGEP SDK Yocto Toolchain
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** Eclipse IDE with Yocto Plug-in and Linux Tools
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** Qt creator IDE
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===Highlights===
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* Best choice for beginners
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* All components are already installed and configured to speed up your developing process
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* Suitable for VMware and Virtualbox. Compatible with Windows/Linux/MacOS
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===First steps===
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# Download the '''IGEP SDK Virtual Machine''' for free from the ISEE website
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# Follow the steps of the IGEP SDK Virtual Machine manual
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# Know more in the [[IGEP SDK Virtual Machine]] article
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== IGEP SDK Yocto Toolchain ==
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The IGEP SDK Yocto Toolchain consists on a set of all necessary tools like a '''cross compiler''', '''embedded libraries''', etc. to compile program sources for IGEP devices from a different device, such a PC. You can '''download it for free''' from the ISEE website.
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=== Features ===
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* Compile your projects for IGEP Technology in your own Linux computer
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* It can be integrated with some popular IDEs such:
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** Eclipse
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** QT Creator
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** Codeblocks
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=== Highlights ===
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* Easy to install
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* Develop in your own Linux machine
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=== First steps ===
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# Download the '''IGEP SDK Yocto Toolchain''' for free from the ISEE website
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# Download the '''Software Reference Manual'''
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# Follow the steps of the [[How to setup a cross compiler|IGEP SDK Yocto Toolchain]] article
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== IGEP DSP Gstreamer Framework ==
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The IGEP DSP Gstreamer Framework provides '''all DSP essential packages''' and the '''gstreamer DSP plugin''' ready to use with all IGEP Technology Devices. You can '''download it for free''' from the ISEE website.
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=== Features ===
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* Based on TI DVSDK
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* Focus development efforts on "WOW" features of an application rather than spending time on base functionality.
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* Enable DaVinci and OMAP devices to use existing applications built on top of GStreamer.
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* Leverage the modular design to decrease the time required to develop new applications and enable more re-use of existing code
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=== First steps ===
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# Download the '''IGEP DSP Gstreamer Framework''' for free from the ISEE website
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# Visit the [[:Category:Gstreamer|Gstreamer]] category in the IGEP Community Wiki
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== Qt Creator ==
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Qt Creator is a '''cross-platform application framework''' that is widely used for '''developing software applications with graphical user interface''', and is also used for developing non-GUI programs such as command-line tools and consoles for servers.
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=== Highlights===
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* Easy development of graphical applications
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=== First steps ===
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# If you are using the IGEP SDK Virtual Machine visit: [[How to develop with Qt under IGEP Technology]]
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# If you want to install Eclipse in your computer visit: [[How to install Qt Creator]]
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== Eclipse ==
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Eclipse is a '''multi-language software development environment''' comprising an IDE and an extensible plug-in system. This IDE is '''included in the IGEP SDK Virtual Machine''' and is already configured to '''allow deploying, building, running and debugging''' your own project.
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=== Features ===
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* Complete solution with debugging capabilities
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* Suitable to develop applications in Java, C, C++, Ada, COBOL, Haskell, Perl, PHP, Python, R, Ruby, Scala, Clojure, Groovy, Android and Scheme.
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=== First steps ===
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# If you are using the IGEP SDK Virtual Machine visit: [[How to develop with Eclipse IDE under IGEP Technology]]
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# If you want to install Eclipse in your computer visit: [[How to install Eclipse IDE]]
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== Codeblocks IDE ==
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The Codeblocks IDE is an '''open source cross-platform IDE''' which supports '''multiple compilers''' including GCC and MSVC.
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=== Features ===
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* Create ARM, AVR, C, C++, D, DirectX, FLTK, Fortran, GLFW, GLUT, GTK+, Irrlicht, Lightfeather, MATLAB, OGRE, OpenGL, Qt, SDL, SFML, STL, SmartWin and wx programs and applications
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=== First steps ===
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# Know [[Install and configure Codeblocks for IGEP devices|how to install Codeblocks]] in your IGEP SDK Virtual Machine (not installed by default)
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== QEMU ==
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QEMU  is a generic and '''open source machine emulator and virtualizer''' with '''support for IGEP Technology Devices'''. When used as a virtualizer, QEMU achieves near native performances by '''executing the guest code directly on the host CPU'''.
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=== Features ===
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* Run your projects applications for IGEP Technology in your own computer
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* Support for IGEP Technology Devices
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=== First steps ===
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# Visit the [[QEMU]] article in the IGEP Community Wiki
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= Introducing the IGEP Firmware =
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== About the preinstalled Firmware ==
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All brand new IGEP Processor Boards '''have a preinstalled firmware''' provided and installed on it by ISEE.
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By default, if you power up your board it will run the software on the flash. But '''you can prepare a MicroSD card and boot from it''' by inserting it to the MicroSD card reader of your IGEP Processor Board, as it has more priority than the flash.
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The pre-installed software consists of:
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*IGEP X-loader: a '''bootloader''' compatible with all IGEP Processor Boards.
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*IGEP Kernel: a '''Linux Kernel''' maintained by ISEE.
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*IGEP firmware Yocto: the software distribution consists of a lite X Window System and GNOME Mobile based applications created with Yocto tools
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For more information about these specific sotware, read the following articles:
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*[[The IGEP X-loader]]
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*[[The Linux kernel]]
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*[[IGEP firmware Yocto|IGEP firmware Yocto]]
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== Update the preinstalled software ==
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If you wish to update to the latest available version of the pre-installed software you need to follow these steps:
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#'''Download the latest firmware''' from ISEE in a Linux PC.
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#Run a script that will automatically setup and '''create a MicroSD card''' with the latest software in your host PC.
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#Then '''boot your IGEP Processor Board''' from that MicroSD card you have just created.
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#Finally, you can write the updated software from the MicroSD to the '''flash memory''' on your IGEP device.
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* For more information visit the [[Update the PRE-INSTALLED software image to a current release]] article.
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== Create a MicroSD Card with a different software distribution ==
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You can create a custom MicroSD with a different software distribution. The article [[How to boot from MicroSD Card]] will guide you in the process of creating a MicroSD.
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You can also check the specific articles for some distributions:
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{{#lst:Category:Software distributions|Site Map}}
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= Community and official support resources =
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There are many different available support resources. Visit the [[Resources]] page to find out what you are looking for.
  
 
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Overview

This page contains many resources and general information to start developing under IGEP Technology.


Information.jpg The next table is a quick access to the most rated articles in the IGEP Community Wiki.

If you are looking for general information, scroll down this page to the Welcome section.


CATEGORY BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCE
Distribution Install IGEP Firmware
into microSD card 		Install Android 4.0 Create your custom
distribution
Install IGEP Firmware
into Flash memory 		Install Linaro
(Ubuntu based)
IDE Install Eclipse IDE Develop with Qt Creator
Develop with Eclipse IDE Install & Develop
with Codeblocks
Install Qt Creator
Peripherals GPIOs UARTs SPI
RS485
I2C
UART into J990
Development IGEP SDK VM NFS remote filesystem QEMU emulator
Transfer files
Setup IDC10 cable
SSH remote connection Add codecs to
IGEP GST framework
Basic command instructions
Cross compilers
Information Peripheral summary Connector summary Power consumption
Linux Kernel IGEP X-Loader Mux configuration
Dhrystone MIPS Davinci multimedia GStreamer
Other Disable video screensaver Owncloud Server filesystem
IGEP COM standalone Marvell Bluethoot
Real time in a
Embedded Linux System 		Marvell WIFI
Board Validation

Welcome

First of all, welcome to the IGEP Community Wiki!

This is a collaborative site for developers like you that share their knowledge of the IGEP Technology.

What are you looking for?


I have a new board. How do I start? Do you just have a brand new IGEPv2, a IGEP COM MODULE, IGEP BERLIN, etc.?

Pick the tutorial of your board in the tutorial guides, and setup you board with the step by step procedures.

I just want to start developing You are in the right place. This page will guide through the available resources and to know how start developing.
I have a specific question There might already be an article about it in the IGEP Community Wiki. Use the search box or check the FAQ, the Glossary and the Site Map.
I can't find what I am looking for Please ask a question or leave your feedback in the IGEP Community Forum or the IGEP Community Chat. Check other available resources here.
I need professional support Do you need support with your project? Are you looking for a custom design? Contact the ISEE Developing Team.


Index


Introducing the developing tools for IGEP Technology

All IGEP Technology devices have many developing tools and resources. Here is a little introduction to this developing environment:


IGEP SDK Virtual Machine

The IGEP SDK Virtual Machine is a ready to use virtual machine that includes all the developer tools for IGEP Technology. You can download it for free from the ISEE website.

Features

  • Includes the official Software Development Kit (SDK) from ISEE, with:
    • IGEP SDK Yocto Toolchain
    • Eclipse IDE with Yocto Plug-in and Linux Tools
    • Qt creator IDE

Highlights

  • Best choice for beginners
  • All components are already installed and configured to speed up your developing process
  • Suitable for VMware and Virtualbox. Compatible with Windows/Linux/MacOS

First steps

  1. Download the IGEP SDK Virtual Machine for free from the ISEE website
  2. Follow the steps of the IGEP SDK Virtual Machine manual
  3. Know more in the IGEP SDK Virtual Machine article


IGEP SDK Yocto Toolchain

The IGEP SDK Yocto Toolchain consists on a set of all necessary tools like a cross compiler, embedded libraries, etc. to compile program sources for IGEP devices from a different device, such a PC. You can download it for free from the ISEE website.

Features

  • Compile your projects for IGEP Technology in your own Linux computer
  • It can be integrated with some popular IDEs such:
    • Eclipse
    • QT Creator
    • Codeblocks

Highlights

  • Easy to install
  • Develop in your own Linux machine

First steps

  1. Download the IGEP SDK Yocto Toolchain for free from the ISEE website
  2. Download the Software Reference Manual
  3. Follow the steps of the IGEP SDK Yocto Toolchain article


IGEP DSP Gstreamer Framework

The IGEP DSP Gstreamer Framework provides all DSP essential packages and the gstreamer DSP plugin ready to use with all IGEP Technology Devices. You can download it for free from the ISEE website.

Features

  • Based on TI DVSDK
  • Focus development efforts on "WOW" features of an application rather than spending time on base functionality.
  • Enable DaVinci and OMAP devices to use existing applications built on top of GStreamer.
  • Leverage the modular design to decrease the time required to develop new applications and enable more re-use of existing code

First steps

  1. Download the IGEP DSP Gstreamer Framework for free from the ISEE website
  2. Visit the Gstreamer category in the IGEP Community Wiki


Qt Creator

Qt Creator is a cross-platform application framework that is widely used for developing software applications with graphical user interface, and is also used for developing non-GUI programs such as command-line tools and consoles for servers.

Highlights

  • Easy development of graphical applications

First steps

  1. If you are using the IGEP SDK Virtual Machine visit: How to develop with Qt under IGEP Technology
  2. If you want to install Eclipse in your computer visit: How to install Qt Creator


Eclipse

Eclipse is a multi-language software development environment comprising an IDE and an extensible plug-in system. This IDE is included in the IGEP SDK Virtual Machine and is already configured to allow deploying, building, running and debugging your own project.

Features

  • Complete solution with debugging capabilities
  • Suitable to develop applications in Java, C, C++, Ada, COBOL, Haskell, Perl, PHP, Python, R, Ruby, Scala, Clojure, Groovy, Android and Scheme.

First steps

  1. If you are using the IGEP SDK Virtual Machine visit: How to develop with Eclipse IDE under IGEP Technology
  2. If you want to install Eclipse in your computer visit: How to install Eclipse IDE


Codeblocks IDE

The Codeblocks IDE is an open source cross-platform IDE which supports multiple compilers including GCC and MSVC.

Features

  • Create ARM, AVR, C, C++, D, DirectX, FLTK, Fortran, GLFW, GLUT, GTK+, Irrlicht, Lightfeather, MATLAB, OGRE, OpenGL, Qt, SDL, SFML, STL, SmartWin and wx programs and applications

First steps

  1. Know how to install Codeblocks in your IGEP SDK Virtual Machine (not installed by default)


QEMU

QEMU is a generic and open source machine emulator and virtualizer with support for IGEP Technology Devices. When used as a virtualizer, QEMU achieves near native performances by executing the guest code directly on the host CPU.

Features

  • Run your projects applications for IGEP Technology in your own computer
  • Support for IGEP Technology Devices

First steps

  1. Visit the QEMU article in the IGEP Community Wiki


Introducing the IGEP Firmware

About the preinstalled Firmware

All brand new IGEP Processor Boards have a preinstalled firmware provided and installed on it by ISEE.

By default, if you power up your board it will run the software on the flash. But you can prepare a MicroSD card and boot from it by inserting it to the MicroSD card reader of your IGEP Processor Board, as it has more priority than the flash.

The pre-installed software consists of:

  • IGEP X-loader: a bootloader compatible with all IGEP Processor Boards.
  • IGEP Kernel: a Linux Kernel maintained by ISEE.
  • IGEP firmware Yocto: the software distribution consists of a lite X Window System and GNOME Mobile based applications created with Yocto tools

For more information about these specific sotware, read the following articles:


Update the preinstalled software

If you wish to update to the latest available version of the pre-installed software you need to follow these steps:

  1. Download the latest firmware from ISEE in a Linux PC.
  2. Run a script that will automatically setup and create a MicroSD card with the latest software in your host PC.
  3. Then boot your IGEP Processor Board from that MicroSD card you have just created.
  4. Finally, you can write the updated software from the MicroSD to the flash memory on your IGEP device.


Create a MicroSD Card with a different software distribution

You can create a custom MicroSD with a different software distribution. The article How to boot from MicroSD Card will guide you in the process of creating a MicroSD.

You can also check the specific articles for some distributions:



Community and official support resources

There are many different available support resources. Visit the Resources page to find out what you are looking for.

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