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[[Category:iMX6 TinyRex Development kit]]
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This page is intended to show the necessary connections and steps to successfully boot and operate the development kit.
== Connecting the board ==
Prepare base board and plug in (bootable) microSD card, TTL-232R-3V3 FTDI cable, Ethernet cable, HDMI cable and other devices or interfaces you need. Plug the power supply connector in.
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=== Serial console connection ===
iMX6 TinyRex Development board uses USB to serial cable to control it by default.<br /><br />
'''''IMPORTANT! Be careful when connecting TTL-232R FTDI cable to the base board.''''' Check if the cable conductor 1 (black wire) is connected to Pin 1 (Header connector J10 – TTL-232R FTDI) on the base board.<br />
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=== Default booting selection ===
To boot from microSD Card, make sure that BOOT_MODE jumper (located next to the serial console header) is not present.<br />
[[image:iMX6_TinyRex_Development_kit-Boot_mode_selection.jpg|400px]]