DLPU102C December   2020  – July 2024

 

  1.   1
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Read This First
    1. 1.1 About This Guide
    2. 1.2 Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
    3. 1.3 If You Need Assistance
  4. 2DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Overview
    1. 2.1 Welcome
    2. 2.2 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Evaluation Module (EVM) Hardware
    3. 2.3 EVM Board
    4. 2.4 Other Items Needed for Operation
    5. 2.5 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Connections
      1. 2.5.1 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 LED Enable and PWM Outputs
      2. 2.5.2 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Trigger Input and Output Voltage Selectors
    6. 2.6 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Flex Cable
    7. 2.7 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM and DMD EVM Assembly
  5. 3Quick Start
    1. 3.1 Power-up the DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM
    2. 3.2 Creating A Simple Pattern Sequence
  6. 4Operating the DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM
    1. 4.1  DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Control Software
    2. 4.2  PC Software
    3. 4.3  System Common Controls
      1. 4.3.1 Operating Mode
      2. 4.3.2 Connected DMD Type
      3. 4.3.3 EVM Information
      4. 4.3.4 Status
    4. 4.4  System Settings
    5. 4.5  Video Mode
      1. 4.5.1 Video Support
    6. 4.6  Pattern Modes
      1. 4.6.1 Menu Bar
      2. 4.6.2 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pattern On-The-Fly Mode
      3. 4.6.3 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pre-Stored Pattern Mode
      4. 4.6.4 Reordering a Pattern Sequence using the Edit LUT Feature
        1. 4.6.4.1 Special Considerations for Input Triggers When Using the Edit LUT Feature
      5. 4.6.5 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Video Pattern Mode
      6. 4.6.6 Creating a Pattern Sequence With DMD Block Load
      7. 4.6.7 Pattern Settings
    7. 4.7  Batch Files
      1. 4.7.1 Execute Batch File
      2. 4.7.2 Creating and Saving Batch Files
        1. 4.7.2.1 Creating and Saving a Batch File Using the GUI
        2. 4.7.2.2 Creating a Batch File Using a Text Editor
      3. 4.7.3 Loading a Batch File
      4. 4.7.4 Adding a Batch File to the Firmware
    8. 4.8  Peripherals Panel
      1. 4.8.1 Peripherals Tab
      2. 4.8.2 Debug Tab
    9. 4.9  Firmware
      1. 4.9.1 Adding or Removing Patterns from the Firmware
        1. 4.9.1.1 Deleting Images
        2. 4.9.1.2 Adding Images
        3. 4.9.1.3 Adding Both Images and Batch Files
    10. 4.10 Reprogram Controller Board for a Different Supported DMD
    11. 4.11 Flash Device Parameters
    12. 4.12 JTAG Flash Programming
    13. 4.13 Programming an EDID
    14. 4.14 Intel (Altera) FPGA Programming
  7. 5Connectors
    1. 5.1  Input Trigger Connectors
    2. 5.2  Output Trigger Connectors
    3. 5.3  DLPC900 UART Headers
    4. 5.4  DLPC900 I2C Port 0
    5. 5.5  DLPC900 I2C Port 1
    6. 5.6  DLPC900 I2C Port 2
    7. 5.7  JTAG Boundary Scan
    8. 5.8  GPIO and PWM
    9. 5.9  Power
    10. 5.10 External Parallel Video Connector
  8. 6Power Supply Requirements
    1. 6.1 External Power Supply Requirements
  9. 7Safety
    1. 7.1 Caution Labels
  10. 8Revision History

8 Revision History

Changes from Revision B (August 2022) to Revision C (July 2024)

  • Added descriptions of items found in DLPC900REF-SW Go
  • Updated GUI software image to latest version.Go
  • Added DLP200 Fault and DMD Communication Error to the list of status items.Go
  • Added DMD Faults status section to System Settings.Go
  • Updated Source Settings Tab and Display Settings Tab images.Go
  • Added note that names in Figure 4-11 and Figure 4-12 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 Go
  • Added Debug Tab sectionGo
  • Added information about the amount of patterns the DLPC900 can holdGo
  • Added section on reprogramming controller to support a different DMDGo
  • Added section on how to program an EDIDGo
  • Changed the pinout table in DLPC900 UART Headers sectionGo
  • Added new section for pin J30Go
  • Updated the mating part numbers in External Parallel Video Connector sectionGo

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

  • Changed all instances of legacy terminology to Primary and Secondary throughout this document.Go
  • Added note: heartbeat is present even if no DMD is present.Go
  • Changed J12 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
  • Added a note East/West flip is permanently on for dual controller designs.Go
  • Updated to Primary-Secondary terminology in Deleting Images Go
  • Updated to Primary-Secondary terminology in Section 4.9.1.2 Go

Changes from Revision * (December 2020) to Revision A (April 2022)

  • Changed GUI version to 5.0 and added firmware 6.0Go
  • Changed Image files default location and added selection clarificationGo
  • Changed the DLPC900REF-SW linksGo
  • Added Standby wait period and commands accepted information.Go
  • Added note that the user must make sure the correct firmware is programmed for the DMD EVM attached.Go
  • Changed System Memory Test to Internal Memory Test Passed.Go
  • Added note requiring an Update LUT command to resume operation after stopping DMD Idle Mode.Go
  • Added a note explaining IDX errors.Go
  • Added steps 1 and 2 to clarify this exampleGo
  • Clarified step 1 and added step 2 in Section 4.9.1 Go
  • Updated step 1 and added step 2 in Deleting Images Go
  • Added step 11 and clarified phrasing and the directory of step 3 in Section 4.9.1.2 Go
  • Updated steps 1 and 2 in Section 4.9.1.3 Go