DLP NIRscan Source Code

Hi Tom,

The source code is available in a different download on the same page. You'll want to download the "DLP NIRscan Software Bundle for Linux v2.0.0" which can be installed and built in Linux. That download includes the source developed by TI which builds upon the open source Linux SDK, also available on that page called "AM335x Sitara ARM SDK."

Best regards,

Blair

Hi,

Does that mean I require a Linux machine to develop for the NIRscan? I currently run a windows machine and a Mac.

Please advise.

Thank you.

Tom

Hi Tom,

You do not need a dedicated Linux Machine. You can setup a virtual Linux machine using software like VirtualBox, VMware, or Parallels.

Best regards,

Blair

Hi,

I am running Ubuntu 14.04 LTS in VMware.

I have downloaded "DLPNIRSCAN_Linux_Installer_v2.0.0-2014-08-15.run". In the terminal I have performed the following:

> chmod +x DLPNIRSCAN_Linux_Installer_v2.0.0-2014-08-15.run

>./DLPNIRSCAN_Linux_Installer_v2.0.0-2014-08-15.run

I do not get any errors, but also nothing seems to happen.

What am I missing?

Thanks,

Tom

Hi Tom,

Please use Ubuntu 12.04 instead. I'm not sure why the installer does not run in Ubuntu 14.04, but will check with my team.

Best regards,

Blair

Hi,

I am now running 12.04. I ran the .run file (v2.0.0 of the file discussed in this thread). All I seem to have now is a collection to .vol folders (see screenshot).

I am finding this very frustrating. I cannot understand why TI have not produced a simple windows installer so that the firmware/code for the NIRscan can be developed in a windows environment like 90% of TI's other development tools.

This is making me nervous about going ahead and buying the NIRscan eval module if this over complicated experience is anything to go by. I assume the code can eventually be developed in windows?

Thanks,

Tom

Hello Tom,

I apologize that this has been a frustrating experience. We always collect our customer suggestions seriously and try to improve our products in the future. The feedback you're giving is very valuable to us, so thank you. 

The reason the firmware and code was released for Linux is that the application was developed specifically to run on the Sitara processor running a Linux operating system.

The NIRscan operates with Linux, Mac, or Windows without issues as the control interface is done via a web browser. The device is very easy to use.

Could you describe your interest in the source code of the device? Are you interested in specifically the spectroscopy related code, the DLPC350 control code, or both? 

After you've gained access to the source files they could certainly be viewed on Windows, but compiling the code for the NIRscan will be simplest on a Linux OS.

When you executed the .run file did an installer window popup to accept the license agreement? The files were then installed to "/Texas Instruments-DLP/NIRscan_2.0.0".

I performed the following steps after downloading the file:

dlp_user@UbuntuBox:~$ cd Downloads/
dlp_user@UbuntuBox:~/Downloads$ ls
DLPNIRSCAN_linux_installer_v2.0.0-2014-08-15.run
dlp_user@UbuntuBox:~/Downloads$ sudo chmod +x DLPNIRSCAN_linux_installer_v2.0.0-2014-08-15.run
[sudo] password for dlp_user:
dlp_user@UbuntuBox:~/Downloads$ sudo ./DLPNIRSCAN_linux_installer_v2.0.0-2014-08-15.run

Let me know if these steps help.

Best regards,

Blair

Hi Blair,

These are the steps I am taking in the terminal window.

tom@ubuntu:~/Downloads$ ls -a
.  ..  DLPNIRSCAN_linux_installer_v2.0.0-2014-08-15.run
tom@ubuntu:~/Downloads$ sudo chmod +x DLPNIRSCAN_linux_installer_v2.0.0-2014-08-15.runtom@ubuntu:~/Downloads$ sudo ./DLPNIRSCAN_linux_installer_v2.0.0-2014-08-15.run
tom@ubuntu:~/Downloads$

Nothing seems to happen!? and I do not get any errors are any feedback!? This is Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Tom

Hi Tom,

Are you running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS? I'm using the 32-bit version.

Best regards,

Blair

Hi,

I am using 64 bit. I will try 32 bit tomorrow. What happens when you run ./DLP xxxx.run

What comes up in the terminal?

Thanks,

Tom

Hi Tom,

My apologies for the delayed response. When I run the installer nothing appears in the terminal, but a graphical installer pops up.

Best regards,

Blair