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[[bc10]] * bc10 FAQ [#l2d889dd] > These are frequently asked questions about bc10. These are frequently updated, please visit regularly.~ #CONTENTS ** 1. bc10 in general [#g859bf48] *** Q.1-1: What is included in the bc10 set ? (What is in the box?) [#x71ab035] > - A bc10 mainboard, an AMOLED, a CMOS camera module, and an expansion board. AC Adapter, serial cable,~ and JTAG cable are neither included in the bc10 set nor sold as options. User uses commercial products, or~ modifies the commercial product by yourself. All needed information is listed on BC::labs.~ ~ *** Q.1-2: Is a case or an enclosure included in the bc10 set? [#h6ddd6b0] > - A case or an enclosure is not included in the bc10 set. User prepare a board or base for supporting the~ mainboard and expansion board of bc10. Later, an enclosure will be sold as an option.~ - A case or an enclosure is currently not included in the bc10 set. User prepare a board or base for supporting the~ mainboard and expansion board of bc10. Late January 2011, the case will be included in the bc10 set. All bc10~ will be shipped with its case.~ ~ *** Q.1-3: Can bc10 be used as a cell phone? [#lcd7d01c] > - No. bc10 is not equipped with a 3G communication module. bc10 is not used as telecommunication tool.~ ~ *** Q.1-4 : According to Q.1-1, "AC Adapter, serial cable, and JTAG cable are neither included in the bc10 set nor sold as options," how can users prepare for these adapter and cables? [#r5b91bda] > - Please utilize commercially available products. Use or modify these products.~ The regular AC adapter (5V, 1A or larger), which is widely available at retail stores and internet shops, can be~ applicable without modification. JTAG cable is required for some work. JTAG board uses Tin Can Tools' commercial~ product, and cable is created for adjusting the seize of JTAG on bc10. The details of bc10's JTAG cable are listed~ at [[bc10/JTAG]]. For serial cable, please look at [[bc10/serial interface]] and [[bc10/serial interface with switches]] for the~ instructions and required parts.　To use "30-pin breakout"for the serial interface, visit [[bc10/serial interface (breakout board)]].~ This explains how to make a serial interface with "30-pin breakout". "30-pin breakout" is sold as an option for bc10.~ This is NOT included in bc10 and only available from BeatCraft, Inc.~ ~ *** Q.1-5: According to Q.1-1, an expansion board is included in bc10. Does it refer to the expansion board with universal pattern or any other types of expansion boards? [#ea366666] > - The expansion board included in bc10 is different from the one with universal pattern. The included expansion board~ is specifically designed for managing power supply only, and it cannot be added any sensors and connectors. On the~ other hand, the expansion board sold as an option is intended for expansion. Users can add sensors and connectors. The~ [[details:http://labs.beatcraft.com/en/index.php?bc10%2FBreakout#t2d8a743]] of this optional expansion board and the [[examples:http://labs.beatcraft.com/en/index.php?bc10%2FBreakout#taa89744]] of use are listed in BC::labs.~ ** 2. About OS [#c9128ea1] *** Q.2-1: Which version of Android is installed in bc10? [#a4a62a44] > - It is Android-2.2_1.1 (Froyo). This OS is developed upon the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), so this OS~ cannot use the applications, which requires Google API such as YouTube, Gmail, Google Map, and Android Market.~ It also cannot handle the the Flash contents of websites.~ ~ *** Q.2-2: Which version of kernel is used for bc10 [#e5b802f9] > - The kernel is considered as an extension of 2.6.32. 2.6.32 is modified for the hardware of bc10.~ ~ *** Q.2-3: Is it possible to use Linux? [#x8b5cb89] > - Yes. Angstrom has already been tested. Ubuntu and other distributions for ARM can be used on bc10.~ ** 3. Android Market [#g0344ed2] *** Q.3-1: Can software listed on Android market be installed in bc10? Can software be downloaded from Android Market? [#ra6b94f0] > - Because of Google API, AOSP cannot access to Google Market. However, the software that is distributed in the package~ (.apk extension ) as Google Market can be installed and used.~ ** 4. Battery [#gaf74b8e] *** Q.4-1: Does bc10 work with batteries? [#n03cb1df] > -Yes. It has been confirmed that bc10 works with SANYO eneloop mobile booster (KBC-L2S), rechargeable battery. Other ~ types of batteries will be tested, and the results of buttery tests will be publishes on BC::labs. ** 5. AMOLED [#q8ca0999] *** Q.5-1: Does the standard AMOLED has the touchscreen function as a standard feature? [#kdd456ea] > - The standard AMOLD comes with the touchscreen function.~ ~ *** Q.5-2: Is the touchscreen capable of multi-touch function? [#m35c71c4] > - No, the touchscreen is NOT capable of multi-touch function.~ ~ *** Q.5-3: Can the standard AMOLED be replaced with other AMOLEDs, LEDs, or other sizes of these displays? [#ycea5c96] > - bc10 is specifically designed for the standard 4.3 inch AMOLED. As the standard AMOLED is replaced with other LEDs,~ a major alternation is required. ** 6. Internal Sensors [#ue0c0774] *** Q.6-1: Does a camera come with a standard? [#lfafd426] > - Yes. bc10 is equipped with CMOS specific camera interface, and the bc10 set includes that a 5M pixel camera module.~ ~ *** Q.6-2: Are a GPS and a motion sensor standard features? [#o56b21ab] > - Both a 20 channel GPS receiver and a 6-axis motion sensor (3-axis accelerometer + 3-axis digital compass) are standard~ features and installed on the mainboard of bc10.~ ** 7. WiFi & Bluetooth [#ed9da661] *** Q.7-1: Can bc10 handle WiFi and Bluetooth communications? [#g4c2b436] > - The WiFi and Bluetooth communications are dealt by the USB connections. The compatible hardware of USB-WiFi and~ USB-Bluethooth and the the drivers of these USB devices will be announced at BC::labs.~ ** 8. USB and others [#g92f438d] *** Q.8-1: Does bc10 accept a standard USB cable as it is connected to its peripherals? [#ba5f7864] > - bc10 is equipped with a USB A and USB mini AB sockets. These can be connected to the most widely used USB A plug cable,~ and other USB mini A and USB mini B plug cables. USB mini B plug cable is capable of connecting bc10 as a client to a USB of host~ PC when '''adb debug''' is done between the two devices through the USB connection. When an USB socket is connected to only one~ device, the device can be operated by USB bus power. As several USB devices are connected to a cable hub, use a powered hub.~ ~ *** Q.8-2: Can bc10 use a keyboard and mouse? [#g907eea0] > - Yes. bc10 accepts commercially available USB-connected keyboards and mouse. To rewrite the key-layout configuration file, bc10~ can handle both Japanese and English keyboards. On the default setting of mouse, the right click is substituted for '''return key''', and the~ left click is corresponding to '''home key'''. The configuration of mouse can be changed.~ ~ *** Q.8-3: Which capacity of SD card and microSD card can bc10 handle? [#kedb1cf3] > - For a SD and SDHC cards, bc10 can handle 2GB and 8GB, respectively. bc10 can be booted from a SD card. A microSD card can~ be mountable on bc10, but bc10 is Not bootable from a microSD card.~ ~ *** Q.8-4: Is bc10 connected with an external monitor by HDMI? [#da96e47e] > - The shape of that connector is HDMI, but its functionality is limited. The audio signal is not outputted, and only the video signal~ go through it. The HDMI is connected to DVI by a HDMI-DVI convertor (HDMI male to DVI-D male plug) plug. The maximum resolution~ of HDMI is 1280 x 720.~ ** 9. 30-pin connector [#t45963df] *** Q.9-1: What kind of signals 30-pin connector, which is located at the bottom of bc10, handle? [#r878577a] > - The signals that 30-pin connector outputs and inputs are shown below.~ -- Stereo Audio Input~ -- Stereo Audio Output~ -- S-Video/Composite Video (Exclusive)~ -- Serial Console~ -- Power Switch~ -- USER Button~ -- RESET Button > >>>S-Video and Composite are exclusive. S-Video or Composite is used at the connector at one time.~ *** Q.9-2: Can the commercially available iPod/iPhone accessories be used at 30-pin connector on bc10? [#l58a9eb8] > - Since there is neither compatibility nor the standard for 30-pin connectors, iPod/iPhone accessories generally cannot be used~ with 30-pin connector. As applying some functions, some accessories occasionally may be used, but the applications of the iPod/iPhone~ accessories are NOT recommended. As 30-pin connector is connected with the Firewire equipped iPod/iPhone accessories, bc10 will~ be significantly damaged.~ ~ *** Q.9-3: How 30-pin connector handles serial console, Audio input/output, and Video outputs, simultaneously? [#b391ea3d] > - Wiring from a male 30-pin connector plug, which is may be called either an iPod dock connector plug or a iPod interface board,~ the wires are soldered with the appropriate interfaces, such as the serial interface, Audio input/output, and Video output interfaces.~ There are examples of how to make serial interface and how to add the buttons and switch to the interface. For more information,~ please visit [[here>http://labs.beatcraft.com/en/index.php?bc10%2Fserial%20interface]] and [[here>http://labs.beatcraft.com/en/index.php?bc10%2Fserial%20interface%20with%20switches]], respectively.~ ~ *** Q.9-4: To use 30-pin connector, can reset, turn on and off of bc10 externally instead of using the switch and buttons on the maunboard? [#c650dac0] > - Yes. As resetting and turning on/off bc10 externally, the switch on the mainboard of bc10 has to remain turning off.~ ~ *** Q.9-5: 30-pin plug cannot be pulled off from 30-pin connector as easy as ipod/iPhone. What should do? [#j83727cb] > - There are usually latches at the both sides of a 30-pin plug. Please press the latches and release the lock, then~ gently pull the plug. If remove the plug forcefully, may damage the 30-pin connector and/or the main board of~ bc10, and causes some troubles. Please handle carefully.~ ~ ** 10. Slot for Expansion Board [#saaf0b59] *** Q.10-1: What kinds of signals are outputted from slots for expansion boards, which are located at the both edges of the mainboard? [#j62f9551] > - The signals are listed below. -- GPIO -- KeyPad (4x4) -- UART1 -- I²C (2ch) -- SPI (1ch) > >>> The right and left slots handle the signals of GPIO and KeyPad, independently. The other signals are shared between the right and~ left slots.~ > *** Q.10-2: Can the signals be applied directly from both slots for expansion boards? [#t7f0410c] - At the slots, the signals are outputted at 1.8V CMOS level. If a logic of an expansion board is not at 1.8V, a converter is required~ for adjusting logic voltage level.~ ** 11. The Expansion Board included in the bc10 set [#ibe145ee] *** Q.11-1: How many buttons are on the expansion board? [#sedae0b5] > - Seven buttons on the board.~ ~ *** Q.11-2: What kind of connector is required for the power supply on the board? [#ffee3a7c] > - To power supply, connect to DC 5V. 2A by USB mini B connector, or directly connect to the connection land of the mainboard.~ ~ *** Q.11-3: There is no power switch on the expansion board. How does bc10 turn on/off from the expansion board? [#yc7646c7] > - Its power supply works with the switch of the mainboard. Or, an external switch is connected to the 30-pin connector at the~ bottom of bc10. * Revision History [#o4adb062] > 2010/09/15 The article is initially uploaded.~ 2010/10/13 The question #1-4 is added, and the format is changed.~ 2010/12/02 The question #1-5 and #9-5 are added.~ 2010/12/07 The answer of #1-2 is changed.~
