Re: [ECOS] problem with i-paq h3870 redboot install

Re: [ECOS] problem with i-paq h3870 redboot install

[Jared W. Alessandroni]

Hi,
I was just wondering if you could tell me where can I get the newest binaries for a Redboot install for my I-Paq 3870?

Thanks!

Jared

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Re: [ECOS] problem with i-paq h3870 redboot install

[Jesper Skov]

On Wed, 2002-03-27 at 08:56, Jared W. Alessandroni wrote:
> Hi,
> I was just wondering if you could tell me where can I get the newest binaries for a Redboot install for my I-Paq 3870?

You should be able to rebuild it yourself by following the instructions
on the web pages.

Jesper


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Re: [ECOS] problem with i-paq h3870 redboot install

[Jared W. Alessandroni]

--- Jesper Skov wrote:
You should be able to rebuild it yourself by following the instructions
on the web pages.
--- end of quote ---

Rebuild?   You mean, in Linux create from source to customize with the 3870?  I was sort of hoping someone else would have by now.  

This is too bad, because I really would rather we use RedHat, but it's ridiculous if the Familliar distribution is so much easier to manage.  Do you have any lists on people who are developing for the newer I-Paqs?

J

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Re: [ECOS] problem with i-paq h3870 redboot install

[Jared W. Alessandroni]

--- Gary Thomas wrote:

Those files are old, but should be functional.  However, we've never
tried it on a 3870, only on the 3600 series units.

In order to use the serial connection, make sure and not touch the
keyboard or touchscreen after you start the program.  You should be
able to type RedBoot commands on the serial port.

Note: email sent directly to eCos engineers, without being copied to
the eCos discussion list, can and will be ignored.  Direct access is 
available with a support contract.
--- end of quote ---


If you could point me to the newer binaries, that would be great.  Other than that, I guess we'll have to try to build it ourselves with the 3800 series hardware in mind or wait.  My take is that there is a hardware interface problem with this redboot and the Ipaq, and that it is freezing the machine at that point, accounting for the lack of communication on the serial, the frozen cursor, and so the rest of the isues.  If you have any other suggestions, that would be great, too.  

And, being with Dartmouth College Computing [contact Joe Hill], we have more than a few RedHat service contracts, but obviously won't be getting any for this until we know it can work. 

Thanks!

Jared

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Re: [ECOS] problem with i-paq h3870 redboot install

[Gary Thomas]

ecos-discuss restored to cc list.

On Sun, 2002-03-24 at 12:55, Jared W. Alessandroni wrote:
> --- You wrote:
> What version of RedBoot have you installed?  Where did you get it?
> 
> You should be able to connect via a serial port at this point at
> 38400/8N1.  Have you tried that?
> --- end of quote ---
> 
> Thanks so much for your quick response!!!!!
> 
> Yes, I tried to connect with those settings, it didn't let me.  I got the redboot from 
> 
> http://sources.redhat.com/ecos/boards/redbootbins/ipaq/
> 
> Are there other binaries?  I was thinking maybe that this was designed for a 3600 or something.  Thanks again!

Those files are old, but should be functional.  However, we've never
tried it on a 3870, only on the 3600 series units.

In order to use the serial connection, make sure and not touch the
keyboard or touchscreen after you start the program.  You should be
able to type RedBoot commands on the serial port.

Note: email sent directly to eCos engineers, without being copied to
the eCos discussion list, can and will be ignored.  Direct access is 
available with a support contract.



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Re: [ECOS] problem with i-paq h3870 redboot install

[Gary Thomas]

On Sun, 2002-03-24 at 12:32, Jared W. Alessandroni wrote:
> It loads the ram Red-boot, flashes some lines I can't read for a second, and then goes to calibrate, but even when I catch it, the calibrate mode only stays for a second [the keyboard stays on the screen] and then I get 
> 
> FLASH: 0x00000000 - 0x52000000
> FLASH configuration checksum e [this is the end of the screen]
This is just a warning which you can ignore for now.

> ... waiting for network card:
> 
> RedBoot(tm) bootstrap and debu
> 
> Platform: Compaq Ipaq Pocket P
> Copyright (C) 2000, 2001, Red
> 
> RAM: 0x00000000-0x02000000, 0x
> RedBoot> [non-blinking cursor]
> 
> [The redboot and ecos logos are on the bottom, the keyboard is above them, and neither the terminal, the keys [including scroll] nor the touch-screen are responsive.  
> 
> I've tried this many times, even flashing the system, reinstalling the bin and the OSLoader, and trying to catch the calibrate mode before it flashed off.  
> 
> Any recommendations?
> I'm really excited about getting RedHat on here!

What version of RedBoot have you installed?  Where did you get it?

You should be able to connect via a serial port at this point at
38400/8N1.  Have you tried that?



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[ECOS] problem with i-paq h3870 redboot install

[Jared W. Alessandroni]

It loads the ram Red-boot, flashes some lines I can't read for a second, and then goes to calibrate, but even when I catch it, the calibrate mode only stays for a second [the keyboard stays on the screen] and then I get 

FLASH: 0x00000000 - 0x52000000
FLASH configuration checksum e [this is the end of the screen]
... waiting for network card:

RedBoot(tm) bootstrap and debu

Platform: Compaq Ipaq Pocket P
Copyright (C) 2000, 2001, Red

RAM: 0x00000000-0x02000000, 0x
RedBoot> [non-blinking cursor]

[The redboot and ecos logos are on the bottom, the keyboard is above them, and neither the terminal, the keys [including scroll] nor the touch-screen are responsive.  

I've tried this many times, even flashing the system, reinstalling the bin and the OSLoader, and trying to catch the calibrate mode before it flashed off.  

Any recommendations?
I'm really excited about getting RedHat on here!
Thanks!
Jared Alessandroni

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