DLPU102B December   2020  – July 2022

 

  1.   Read This First
    1.     Trademarks
    2.     About This Guide
    3.     Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
    4.     If You Need Assistance
  2. 1DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Overview
    1. 1.1 Welcome
    2. 1.2 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Evaluation Module (EVM) Hardware
    3. 1.3 EVM Board
    4. 1.4 Other Items Needed for Operation
    5. 1.5 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Connections
      1. 1.5.1 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 LED Enable and PWM Outputs
      2. 1.5.2 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Trigger Input and Output Voltage Selectors
    6. 1.6 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Flex Cable
    7. 1.7 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM and DMD EVM Assembly
  3. 2Quick Start
    1. 2.1 Power-up the DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM
    2. 2.2 Creating A Simple Pattern Sequence
  4. 3Operating the DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM
    1. 3.1  DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Control Software
    2. 3.2  PC Software
    3. 3.3  System Common Controls
      1. 3.3.1 Operating Mode
      2. 3.3.2 Connected DMD Type
      3. 3.3.3 EVM Information
      4. 3.3.4 Status
    4. 3.4  System Settings
    5. 3.5  Video Mode
      1. 3.5.1 Video Support
    6. 3.6  Pattern Modes
      1. 3.6.1 Menu Bar
      2. 3.6.2 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pattern On-The-Fly Mode
      3. 3.6.3 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pre-Stored Pattern Mode
      4. 3.6.4 Reordering a Pattern Sequence using the Edit LUT Feature
        1. 3.6.4.1 Special Considerations for Input Triggers when using the Edit LUT Feature
      5. 3.6.5 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Video Pattern Mode
      6. 3.6.6 Creating a Pattern Sequence With DMD Block Load
      7. 3.6.7 Pattern Settings
    7. 3.7  Batch Files
      1. 3.7.1 Execute Batch File
      2. 3.7.2 Creating and Saving Batch Files
        1. 3.7.2.1 Creating and Saving a Batch File Using the GUI
        2. 3.7.2.2 Creating a Batch File Using a Text Editor
      3. 3.7.3 Loading a Batch File
      4. 3.7.4 Adding a Batch File to the Firmware
    8. 3.8  Peripherals
    9. 3.9  Firmware
      1. 3.9.1 Adding or Removing Patterns from the Firmware
        1. 3.9.1.1 Deleting Images
        2. 3.9.1.2 Adding Images
        3. 3.9.1.3 Adding Both Images and Batch Files
    10. 3.10 Flash Device Parameters
    11. 3.11 JTAG Flash Programming
    12. 3.12 Intel (Altera) FPGA Programming
  5. 4Connectors
    1. 4.1 Input Trigger Connectors
    2. 4.2 Output Trigger Connectors
    3. 4.3 DLPC900 UART Headers
    4. 4.4 DLPC900 I2C Port 0
    5. 4.5 DLPC900 I2C Port 1
    6. 4.6 DLPC900 I2C Port 2
    7. 4.7 JTAG Boundary Scan
    8. 4.8 GPIO and PWM
    9. 4.9 Power
  6. 5Power Supply Requirements
    1. 5.1 External Power Supply Requirements
  7. 6Safety
    1. 6.1 Caution Labels
  8. 7Revision History

7 Revision History

Changes from Revision A (April 2022) to Revision B (July 2022)

  • Changed all instances of legacy terminology to "Primary" and "Secondary" throughout this guide.Go
  • Added Note: Heartbeat is present even if no DMD is present.Go
  • Changed J12 "HOLDBoot" jumper description to "BOOTHold" jumper.Go
  • Added Controller Board and DMD Board Assembly instructions.Go
  • Updated to Secondary terminology for Secondary Present and Ready Status item .Go
  • Added a note East/West flip is permanently on for dual controller designs.Go
  • Updated to Primary-Secondary terminology in Deleting Images Go
  • Updated to Primary-Secondary terminology in Section 4.9.1.2 Go

Changes from Revision * (December 2020) to Revision A (April 2022)

  • Corrected GUI version to 5.0 and added firmware 6.0Go
  • Corrected Image files default location and added selection clarificationGo
  • Corrected the DLPC900REF-SW linksGo
  • Added Standby wait period and commands accepted information.Go
  • Added note that the user must ensure the correct firmware is programmed for the DMD EVM attached.Go
  • Changed System Memory Test to Internal Memory Test Passed.Go
  • Added note requiring an Update LUT command to resume operation after stopping DMD Idle Mode.Go
  • Added a note explaining IDX errors.Go
  • Added steps 1 and 2 to clarify this exampleGo
  • Modified phrasing of 2nd paragraphGo
  • Clarified step #1 and added step #2 in Section 4.9.1 Go
  • Clarified step #1 and added step #2 in Deleting Images Go
  • Added step #11 and clarified phrasing and the directory of step #3 in Section 4.9.1.2 Go
  • Clarified steps 1 and 2 in Section 4.9.1.3 Go