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                        lightpack.googlecode.com


First of all, download the source code:

  $ hg clone https://lightpack.googlecode.com/hg/ Lightpack 


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#    Software hackers guide
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Get latest Qt SDK for your platform: http://qt.nokia.com/downloads
     
1. Compile:

  $ cd Lightpack/Software/
  $ qmake Lightpack.pro
  $ make

2. Start

  $ ./bin/Lightpack
 
3. Don't forget to update UDEV rules before using Lightpack device.
   See INSTALL guide for details.

NOTE: Same steps for Linux and Windows platforms.


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#    Firmware hackers guide
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1. Install AVR GCC Toolchain

  http://avr-eclipse.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/The_AVR_GCC_Toolchain

2. Install dfu-programmer for upload firmware

  $ sudo apt-get install dfu-programmer

2. Install Eclipse IDE for C/C++ Developers

  http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/

3. Install AVR Eclipse Plugin

  http://avr-eclipse.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Plugin_Download

4. Create new "Makefile project from existing code"

  Set "Existing Code Location" to "Lightpack/Firmware/"
  Set "Project Name" to "Lightpack"
  Choose AVR-GCC Toolchain
  Press "Finish"

5. Reboot device to bootloader and type:

  $ cd Lightpack/Firmware/
  $ make dfu

6. Enjoy!



Please let us know if you find mistakes, bugs or errors.

Post new issue : http://code.google.com/p/lightpack/issues/list
Ask questions  : https://groups.google.com/group/lightpack