DLPU101D December   2020  – July 2024 DLPC900

 

  1.   1
  2.   Trademarks
  3.   Read This First
  4. 1 About This Guide
  5. 2 Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
  6. 3 If You Need Assistance
  7. 4 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 EVM Overview
    1. 4.1 Welcome
    2. 4.2 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 Evaluation Module (EVM) Hardware
    3. 4.3 EVM Board
    4. 4.4 Other Items Needed for Operation
    5. 4.5 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 Connections
      1. 4.5.1 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 LED Enable and PWM Outputs
      2. 4.5.2 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 Trigger Input and Output Voltage Selectors
    6. 4.6 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 EVM Flex Cable
    7. 4.7 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 EVM and DMD EVM Assembly
  8. 5 Quick Start
    1. 5.1 Power-up the DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 EVM
    2. 5.2 Creating a Simple Pattern Sequence
  9. 6 Operating the DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 EVM
    1. 6.1  DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 Control Software
    2. 6.2  PC Software
    3. 6.3  System Common Controls
      1. 6.3.1 Operating Mode
      2. 6.3.2 Connected DMD Type
      3. 6.3.3 EVM Information
      4. 6.3.4 Status
    4. 6.4  System Settings
    5. 6.5  Video Mode
      1. 6.5.1 Video Support
    6. 6.6  Pattern Modes
      1. 6.6.1 Menu Bar
      2. 6.6.2 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pattern On-The-Fly Mode
      3. 6.6.3 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pre-Stored Pattern Mode
      4. 6.6.4 Reordering a Pattern Sequence using the Edit LUT Feature
        1. 6.6.4.1 Special Considerations for Input Triggers when using the Edit LUT Feature
      5. 6.6.5 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Video Pattern Mode
      6. 6.6.6 Creating a Pattern Sequence With DMD Block Load
      7. 6.6.7 Pattern Settings
    7. 6.7  Batch Files
      1. 6.7.1 Execute Batch File
      2. 6.7.2 Creating and Saving Batch Files
        1. 6.7.2.1 Creating and Saving a Batch File Using the GUI
        2. 6.7.2.2 Creating a Batch File Using a Text Editor
      3. 6.7.3 Loading a Batch File
      4. 6.7.4 Adding a Batch File to the Firmware
    8. 6.8  Peripherals
      1. 6.8.1 Peripherals Tab
      2. 6.8.2 Debug Tab
    9. 6.9  Firmware
      1. 6.9.1 Adding or Removing Patterns from the Firmware
        1. 6.9.1.1 Deleting Images
        2. 6.9.1.2 Adding Images
        3. 6.9.1.3 Adding Both Images and Batch Files
      2. 6.9.2 Reprogram Firmware for a Different Supported DMD
    10. 6.10 Flash Device Parameters
    11. 6.11 JTAG Flash Programming
    12. 6.12 Programming an EDID
  10. 7 Connectors
    1. 7.1  Input Trigger Connectors
    2. 7.2  Output Trigger Connectors
    3. 7.3  DLPC900 UART
    4. 7.4  DLPC900 I2C Port 0
    5. 7.5  DLPC900 I2C Port 1
    6. 7.6  DLPC900 I2C Port 2
    7. 7.7  JTAG Boundary Scan
    8. 7.8  GPIO and PWM
    9. 7.9  Power
    10. 7.10 External Parallel Video Connector
  11. 8 Power Supply Requirements
    1. 8.1 External Power Supply Requirements
  12. 9 Safety
    1. 9.1 Caution Labels
  13. 10Revision History

10 Revision History

Changes from Revision C (May 2023) to Revision D (July 2024)

  • Updated GUI software image to latest version.Go
  • Added DMD Communication Error to the list of descriptions of status indicatorsGo
  • Added DMD Faults status sectionGo
  • Updated Video Mode Panel - Source Settings Tab figureGo
  • Updated Video Mode Panel - Display Settings Tab figureGo
  • Added Note that names in Figure 6-11 and Figure 6-12 do not appear in the GUI.Go
  • Updated Pattern Settings Panel image and added LED Controls invert function description.Go
  • Added Peripheral Panel to accommodate new Debug section.Go
  • Added Peripherals Tab figureGo
  • Added Debug Tab sectionGo
  • Changed the pinout table in DLPC900 UART Go

Changes from Revision B (July 2022) to Revision C (May 2023)

  • Fixed J23 pin 11 to correctly reflect 3.3V connectionGo
  • Added J26 to the table of pin connectionsGo
  • Changed the pulse length of trigger output 2 as 19.4μsGo
  • Changed that trigger input 1 advances to the next pattern waiting for a trigger inputGo
  • Added information regarding supported GUI and firmware versions for the DLP5500 DMDGo
  • Added descriptions of items in DLPC900REF-SWGo
  • Added DLPA200 fault to the list of descriptions of status indicatorsGo
  • Added information about the DLPA200 fault conditionsGo
  • Added information that the Get command only reads values from the primary controllerGo
  • Added note that the EVM is connected only on Pixel Clock 1Go
  • Added link to table in DLPC900 Programmer's Guide of minimum exposure timesGo
  • Added note requiring an Update LUT command to resume operation after stopping DMD Idle Mode Go
  • Added a note to the Caution statement regarding supported GUI and firmware versions for the DLP5500 DMDGo
  • Added information about the number of patterns the EVM can hold in flash memoryGo
  • Added information to the caution note about the recommended firmware versionGo
  • Added new section to describe how to reprogram firmware to support a different DMDGo
  • Updated Figure 6-26 changing Cypress to InfineonGo
  • Added section describing how to program an EDIDGo
  • Added pin J18 table and description Go
  • Created new section for pin J26Go
  • Changed minimum current from 0A to 5AGo
  • Added information about J18 matching connectorGo

Changes from Revision A (April 2022) to Revision B (July 2022)

  • Changed all instances of legacy terminology to Primary and Secondary throughoutGo
  • Added note: heartbeat is present even if no DMD is present.Go
  • Changed J11 HOLDBoot jumper description to BOOTHold jumper.Go
  • Added Controller Board and DMD Board Assembly instructions.Go
  • Updated to Secondary terminology for Secondary Present and Ready Status item.Go