From: Dave H. <dhy...@gm...> - 2008-09-24 03:27:17
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Hi Jostein, > I received my Gumstix and Robostix two weeks ago for my project this fall at > the Norwegian University for Science and Technology (NTNU). The first thing > I noticed was the weird dents on top of one of the chips on the Verdex XL6P. > I don't know if they are normal, so I've attached an image of it. I think I see the dent that you're talking about. It really depends on how it was created. > The other > image shows how I've connected the Verdex to my computer. The Verdex is > plugged into the Robostix, and the Verdex FFUART available from the Robostix > is connected to my Atmel STK500 - which also powers the board with +5V. The > STK500 contains a level converter and RS232 out which lets me connect it to > my computer. > Using kermit I can connect to the Verdex, and at first it seems ok, but then > it starts resetting. That's not good. If you have a Wifi chip, then the resetting is normal. If you don't, then I would be inclined to return the gumstix for RMA. -- Dave Hylands Shuswap, BC, Canada http://www.DaveHylands.com/ |