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== Getting Started with LimeNET-Micro ==
= Basic setup =
=== Basic setup ===
To get LimeNET-Micro board up and running:
To get LimeNET-Micro board up and running:
*Select how the board will be powered by placing a jumper on J27 header;
*Select how the board will be powered by placing a jumper on J27 header;
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*Flash eMMC or uSD card;
*Flash eMMC or uSD card;
*Install LimeSuite
*Install LimeSuite
==== Powering the board ====
== Powering the board ==
LimeNET-Micro board can be powered in three ways:
LimeNET-Micro board can be powered in three ways:
*'''Power over Ethernet''' – using RJ45 connector and power sourcing equipment (PSE) such as PoE capable network switch or PoE injector. LimeNET-Micro board works with PSE supplying power in “Mode A/Endspan” as well in “Mode B/Midspan” modes;
*'''Power over Ethernet''' – using RJ45 connector and power sourcing equipment (PSE) such as PoE capable network switch or PoE injector. LimeNET-Micro board works with PSE supplying power in “Mode A/Endspan” as well in “Mode B/Midspan” modes;
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[[File:LimeNET-Micro_2.1_power_selection .png |thumb|center|840px|Figure 12. LimeNET-Micro board power selection header  ]]
[[File:LimeNET-Micro_2.1_power_selection .png |thumb|center|840px|Figure 12. LimeNET-Micro board power selection header  ]]


==== Flashing eMMC or uSD card====
== Flashing eMMC or uSD card==
To flash eMMC or uSD card with latest Raspbian image please follow these steps:
To flash eMMC or uSD card with latest Raspbian image please follow these steps:
#Download Raspbian image file by following this [https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/ [link]].
#Download Raspbian image file by following this [https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/ [link]].
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#Remove “USB boot”(J14) jumper and reapply power. LimeNET-Micro should now boot to newly installed Raspbian image.
#Remove “USB boot”(J14) jumper and reapply power. LimeNET-Micro should now boot to newly installed Raspbian image.


===Installing Lime Suite===
=Installing Lime Suite=
After booting to the latest Raspbian image you can install LimeSuite by following the instructions on [[Getting Started with Lime Suite]]
After booting to the latest Raspbian image you can install LimeSuite by following the instructions on [[Getting Started with Lime Suite]]


=== FPGA programming ===


Intel MAX10 FPGA can be programmed using JTAG adapter such as [https://buyfpga.intel.com/PartDetail?partId=1212940 Intel FPGA USB Download Cable] (formerly known as Altera USB-Blaster download cable). LimeNET-Micro board has two different size and pin count JTAG headers (J4 - 10pin 0.05” pitch header and J3 - 7pin 0.1” pitch edge connector). Additional cable adapter is needed to connect download cable to LimeNET-Micro board because Intel FPGA USB Download Cable comes with 10-pin, 0.1” pitch female connector.
=Further reading =
 
[[File:LimeSDR-Micro_v2.1_FPGA_JTAG_pinheaders.png|thumb|center|640px|Figure 14. FPGA JTAG pinheaders ]]
 
=== Further reading ===
* [[LimeNET-Micro_v2.1_hardware_description | LimeNET-Micro v2.1 hardware description]]
* [[LimeNET-Micro_v2.1_hardware_description | LimeNET-Micro v2.1 hardware description]]
* [https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/ Raspberry Pi documentation] - Raspberry Pi documentation database
* [https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/ Raspberry Pi documentation] - Raspberry Pi documentation database

Revision as of 15:10, 3 April 2019

Basic setup

To get LimeNET-Micro board up and running:

  • Select how the board will be powered by placing a jumper on J27 header;
  • Connect mouse and keyboard to J10 USB connectors;
  • Connect monitor cable to J19 HDMI connector;
  • Insert CM3 module into J13 socket (or CM3(L) module into J13 and uSD card into J16 slot);
  • Flash eMMC or uSD card;
  • Install LimeSuite

Powering the board

LimeNET-Micro board can be powered in three ways:

  • Power over Ethernet – using RJ45 connector and power sourcing equipment (PSE) such as PoE capable network switch or PoE injector. LimeNET-Micro board works with PSE supplying power in “Mode A/Endspan” as well in “Mode B/Midspan” modes;
  • DC connector - 5V power source connected to J28 power jack should be capable to provide 2A-3A current;
  • microUSB port - 5V power source connected to J15 connector should be capable to provide 2A-3A current;


Power source can be selected fitting jumper in one of the three positions on J27 header (see Figure 1):

  • A (pins 5-6) – 5V micro USB;
  • B (pins 3-4) – 5V external DC;
  • C (pins 1-2) – Power over Ethernet;


File:LimeNET-Micro 2.1 power selection .png
Figure 12. LimeNET-Micro board power selection header

Flashing eMMC or uSD card

To flash eMMC or uSD card with latest Raspbian image please follow these steps:

  1. Download Raspbian image file by following this [link].
  2. Choose how the board will be powered by mounting a jumper on J27 header.
  3. Mount “USB boot”(J14) and unmount "EXT USB"(J18) jumpers.
  4. Insert CM3 module into J13 socket (or CM3(L) module into J13 and uSD card into J16 slot).
  5. Flash Raspbian image by following this guide [link].
  6. Remove “USB boot”(J14) jumper and reapply power. LimeNET-Micro should now boot to newly installed Raspbian image.

Installing Lime Suite

After booting to the latest Raspbian image you can install LimeSuite by following the instructions on Getting Started with Lime Suite


Further reading

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