How To

Create a Bootable MicroSD Card

Overo and verdex pro COMs will boot directly from a properly prepared microSD card. This step-by-step procedure explains how to partition and format a bootable microSD card using a Linux development computer. For instructions on writing a new image to flash memory of your Gumstix COM, see these instructions instead.

 

Downloads

Gumstix has made several downloads available

1/ One-page Overo Introduction PDF for new users

2/ The Overo signals document provides a reference for all electrical interfaces of the Overo COM itself.

 

 

Update to Latest, Stable Images

Follow the instructions in the Pre-Built Images section here to update your Gumstix COM with the latest software and the most recently tested, stable images.

 

User Wiki

New and experienced engineers post their own How To(s), hints, tips and ideas in the User Wiki.  Contribute your knowledge and expertise or browse this Gumstix community website for inspiration and answers to your questions.

 

Setting up a Serial Connection

This article explains how to establish a serial connection between your development computer and your Gumstix COM.

 

Opkg Package Management

Your Gumstix COM comes equipped with an extensive set of demo software, but you'll likely want to install additional programs to best suit your needs.   This article explains how to use the Angstrom distribution opkg package management system, the successor to the older ipkg package manager.  Distributions such as Android and Ubuntu use different package management tools.
 

Write Images to Flash

These instructions explain how to write u-boot, the Linux kernel and a root file system to the on-board Flash memory of your Gumstix COM.

 

Introduction to Cross Compilation

Many users simply want to compile standalone source code or tweak u-boot or the Linux kernel without the full power of the OpenEmbedded Build system.

 
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