Bitsy G5 User Manual
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2 Getting Started
2.1
Development Systems
Bitsy G5 boards are shipped as development systems designed to get the developer up and running
quickly.
To use the system, simply plug the power supply into the mini DIN-8 receptacle on the system.
If the screen does not display anything after five to ten seconds, check the
Frequently Asked
Questions
, below. Most operating systems cold boot within twenty seconds.
2.1.1
System Components
A typical development system is shown at right. It consists of the following components:
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Bitsy G5 single-board computer
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Bitsy G5 Personality Board
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Flat panel display and cable
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Backlight inverter and cable
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Touch screen and cable
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100-240 VAC power adapter
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Plexiglas mounting
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Developer's Cable Kit including
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Serial Port DB9 adapter (Eurotech cable #610111-80001)
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DB9F/F null modem cable
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USB A-B cable
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Operating system of your choice
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User's Guide (this document and operating system guide)
Please make sure you have received
all
the components before you begin your development.
2.1.2
Bitsy G5 Personality Board
The Bitsy G5 often works in tandem with another board to add functionality and customize the
system for its application. The Bitsy G5 Personality Board adds custom circuits and locates
connectors best suited for the application design.
Signals from the Bitsy G5 are brought out to standard interface connectors and dedicated headers.
Connectivity is included for a wide range of functions including power, touch panel, USB, serial,
backlight, I
2
C, SPI, SD/MMC, LCD display and audio. A reset button is provided also.
The personality board expands the Bitsy G5 functionalities. An Ethernet chip and associated line
drivers connected to the Bitsy G5 expansion bus provide Ethernet capability. An EIA-232 option
is included for the Serial 2 port. Likewise, an optional step-up DC/DC converter can be populated
to drive up to 20 White LED backlights.
