DLP3010EVM-LC: Strange question on programming the Flash IC Using GUI

user4825829

Part Number: DLP3010EVM-LC
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DLP3010, DLPC3478, DLPA3000

Hello,

I have 21 BMP files (1280*720, 8bit, Vertical Pattern) stored in my PC, and put them in the GUI to define 4 Pattern Sets. I need all the patterns to be stored in the Flash IC on my board, which contain DLP3010+DLPC3478+DLPA3000.

I failed much times when I programmed the Flash. On the Event Viewer of the Debug Tab, It says ”Failed to program pattern data. Package size exceeds the size allocated in flash.” However, I didn’t failed all the time. I succeed about 3 times after trying 100 times.

The functions on the Pattern Control page are normally, which means that I can display and control the patterns stored in Flash IC.

Can you give me some tips on these problem?

Thanks!

over 4 years ago

0 Vivek Thakur over 4 years ago

TI__Mastermind 23070 points

Hello,

We will review this information and get back to you.

regards,

Vivek

0 Navneet Singh over 4 years ago in reply to Vivek Thakur

TI__Expert 4610 points

HI User,

What is the total size of your pattern files. Currently the size allocated in firmware for internal pattern data is ~13KB.

How did you get the firmware for this combination: DLP3010+DLPC3478+DLPA3000. Which firmware version is delivered to you ?

Please share your pattern data size, we will give you the updated firmware with increased internal pattern data size.

Thanks,

Navneet

0 user4825829 over 4 years ago in reply to Navneet Singh

Prodigy 170 points

Hi Navneet,

1) I have 21 2D-patterns, each 1280x720, 8bit. When they are converted to 1D patterns, the total size is 1280 * 21 bytes, equal to 26.88KB.

2) I got the firmware "dlpc347x_7.3.1.img" after asking question on this website.

By the way, I never suceeded in updating Firmware using the GUI. Of course, I have copied the design of DLP3010EVM-LC, the Cypress IC included. I'm not sure which part of the PCB is broken, since the projector can boot from the flash successfully.

I'm confused now. It's a great honor if you can help me.

0 Navneet Singh over 4 years ago in reply to user4825829

TI__Expert 4610 points

Hi User,

I will provide you the new firmware with pattern data size block 32KB, so that you can easily program the ~27KB pattern in Flash.

I don't understand what do you mean by "never succeeded in updating Firmware using the GUI" ? are you saying you are not able to update the full firmware or just "program and load pattern Data" as above attached pic in your main query ?

Who provided you the firmware, was it me ? Did you ask for any DMD pin mapping option changed in your firmware?

Thanks,

Navneet

0 user4825829 over 4 years ago in reply to Navneet Singh

Prodigy 170 points

Hi Navneet,

I couldn't update the full firmware and do "program and load pattern Data". I'm sure the USB-I2C interface is working well, but I'm not sure the SPI. I don't know if the GUI is communicating with the flash IC via the USB-SPI interface directly when I update the full firmware.

Mayank Khandelwal provided me the firmware, but I couldn't use it.

I bought the optical engine from iVew company, and they also gave me the flah IC with the firmware(v7.3.1). I don't know the DMD pin mapping option.

Thanks!

0 Navneet Singh over 4 years ago in reply to user4825829

TI__Expert 4610 points

Hi User,

Can you try uploading the full firmware in projector off state (Keep the projector on/off switch to off state) and check the LED's blinking on the EVM while you downloading the firmware. Also use the latest GUI available at ti.com. http://www.ti.com/tool/DLP3010EVM-LC

Thanks,

Navneet

0 Navneet Singh over 4 years ago in reply to Navneet Singh

TI__Expert 4610 points

Hi User,

Have you tried the same ? Are you still need assistance on this ticket ?

Thanks,

Navneet

0 user4825829 over 4 years ago in reply to Navneet Singh

Prodigy 170 points

Thanks!

I will try this when I go back to work, on February 10th.

0 user4825829 over 4 years ago in reply to user4825829

Prodigy 170 points

Hi Navneet,

The problem is really strange, I need more help.

By the way, could you please send me the new firmware with pattern data size block 32KB or 64KB, larger is better.

Thanks!

0 Mayank Khandelwal over 4 years ago in reply to user4825829

TI__Genius 9971 points

Hi User,

Please send me a pattern binary file which includes all the internal patterns you want to store in the flash memory over private message. I will send you the updated firmware image with the corresponding pattern binary.

Regards,

Mayank

0 user4825829 over 4 years ago in reply to Mayank Khandelwal

Prodigy 170 points

Hello Mayank,

That's amazing! I will send you private message.

Thank you very much!

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