1. Overview[edit source]
This first step explains how to unpack the STM32MP257x-EV1 Evaluation board and the additional equipment you need.
The following block diagram provides high-level information on how to connect them together.
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STM32MP2 connection block diagram
2. Out-of-the-box board[edit source]
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STM32MP257F-EV1 front view
The STM32MP257x-EV1 Evaluation boards packages (STM32MP257F-EV1 ), completed by the B-CAMS-IMX package, include all the items listed below.
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Position | Description |
---|---|
1 | MB1936 main board |
2 | 7” LVDS WSVGA display with touch panel (EDT ETML0700Z9NDHA panel) |
3 | LVDS display cable |
4 | MB1854 daughterboard AI camera (provided via B-CAMS-IMX package, not part of STM32MP257x-EV1 Evaluation boards packages) |
5 | FPC / camera board cable (provided via B-CAMS-IMX package, not part of STM32MP257x-EV1 Evaluation boards packages) |
3. Required equipment[edit source]
The following table lists the equipment required to start playing with your STM32MP257x-EV1 board.
Some of them are delivered within the STM32MP257x-EV1 Evaluation board. The others need to be purchased separately.
STM32MP257F-EV1 Evaluation board | Full-featured board for STM32MP25 microprocessor devices | Delivered |
MicroSD card | To be populated with the OpenSTLinux Distribution (Linux software) and providing extra storage capacity. A 2-Gbyte minimum microSD card is needed |
Delivered |
5V/3A power supply | The power supply should be able to output 5V / 3A (15W) | Delivered |
USB Type-C cable | Used to connect the STM32MP257F-EV1 Evaluation board to the PC through the USB C (ST-LINK/V3) |
Not delivered |
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable | Used to connect the STM32MP257F-EV1 Evaluation board to an USB OTG device. | Not delivered |
Laptop | A Linux PC running Ubuntu 22.04 is required. | Not delivered |
Ethernet cable (optional) | Used to connect the STM32MP257F-EV1 Evaluation board through ssh (can be done with USB OTG) | Not delivered |
4. Connection[edit source]
- Connect your laptop to the board ST-LINK/V3 port through the USB Type-C cable.
- Connect the power supply.
- Connect your laptop to the board USB Type-C™ OTG port through the USB Type-C to USB Type-A.
- Optionally connect your Ethernet network to the board Ethernet port through the Ethernet cable.
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STM32MP257F-EV1 Evaluation board connection
- JP4 can be used to power up the board either with 5V supply (2-3 position, default) or through ST-LINK/V3-EC (1-2 position).
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STM32MP257F-EV1 Jumper configuration