iMX6 OpenRex Connecting the Components and Cables

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This page is intended to show the necessary connections and steps to successfully boot and operate the single board computer.

Connecting the board

Prepare iMX6 OpenRex SBC 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.
iMX6 OpenRex SBC-Connections.jpg

Serial console connection

iMX6 OpenRex SBC uses USB to serial cable to control it by default.

IMPORTANT! Be careful when connecting TTL-232R FTDI cable to the board. Check if the cable conductor 1 (black wire) is connected to Pin 1 (Header connector J3 – TTL-232R FTDI) on the board.
iMX6 OpenRex SBC-Serial connection.jpg

Default booting selection

To boot from microSD Card, make sure that BOOT_MODE jumper is not present.
iMX6 OpenRex SBC-Boot mode selection.jpg

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