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Carbon Hardware User Manual - 96Boards

Installation

Choose and install an operating system on your Carbon. To appropriately follow this installation guide you will need to:

  • Choose an installation method
  • download necessary files
  • Choose host machine
  • Follow flashing instructions

Methods of Installation

In most cases, you will be presented with two options when installing your new operating system onto your Carbon:

  • Flashing over micro-USB (OTG port)
  • Flashing over UART (UART port)

Each method has it’s own benifits, and requires different levels of experience

Flashing over USB-UART Method

Flashing over USB-UART is usually easier as only a single USB port can be used for both flashing and console access.

This method requires the following hardware:

  • Carbon
  • Host Linux machine
  • USB to microUSB cable
  • stm32flash tool

You may choose to downloads or Build an application for your Carbon

Choose host machine


Flashing over OTG Method

Flashing over OTG is generally faster and should be used by beginners.

This method requires the following hardware:

  • Carbon
  • Host Linux machine
  • USB to microUSB cable
  • dfu-util tool

You may choose to downloads or Build an application for your Carbon

Choose host machine