第3章 Before Getting Started

3.1. Preparation

The following equipment is required in order to begin development of embedded systems based on the Armadillo-400 Series.

Work PC

A PC that runs either Debian GNU/Linux or Windows and has at least one serial port.

Serial Cross Cable

A D-Sub 9 pin (female-to-female) cable to connect the Armadillo and the work PC.

Serial Console Software

Please install a serial console program on the work PC such as minicom on Linux or Tera Term Pro on Windows

The following equipment is not an absolute requirement, but does allow for improved development efficiency.

LAN Cable

This is required in order to communicate with the Armadillo via LAN. Please connect the Armadillo and work PC via a switching hub[6].

3.2. Connections

Please connect the work PC and peripherals to the Armadillo by referring to the examples in 図3.1「Armadillo-440 LCD Model Connections」 and 図3.2「Armadillo-420 Basic Model Connections」.

Armadillo-440 LCD Model Connections

図3.1 Armadillo-440 LCD Model Connections


Armadillo-420 Basic Model Connections

図3.2 Armadillo-420 Basic Model Connections


3.3. Serial Console Software Configuration

When connecting the work PC to a serial console on the Armadillo, please configure the serial console software with the settings shown in 表3.1「Serial Communication Configuration」.

表3.1 Serial Communication Configuration

ItemConfiguration
Transmission Rate115,200 bps
Data Length8 bit
Stop Bit1 bit
ParityNone
Flow ControlNone



[6] As Auto MDIX is supported on the Armadillo-400 Series, it is also possible to connect the Armadillo and work PC directly with a LAN cable.