Tim Spence has contributed GNU/Linux user space driver code for the Cornbread Board. This code also works for the Flapjack Board, since that is a proper subset of the Cornbread Board. Thanks, Tim!
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Biscuit ColdFire Embedded Control Board Processor Type Changed
After considerable deliberation, it was decided to change the processor for the Biscuit board to a Motorola MCF5272. This device has several devices built in which will simplify use of the processor in embedded “ethernet appliance” applications. The deciding factor was the built in 10/100 Mbs ethernet MAC. The MCF5272 documentation is even more thorough than usual for Motorola.
Snapshot of uClinux/Coldfire Web Site Added
The Moreton Bay web site has had operating uClinux/ColdFire source and binary for common ColdFire boards for a couple of years. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to find since their top level site points to the Lineo main page. We now have a link to it on the Links page, and we have also put up a snapshot of it. We would mirror it except that we do not have such privileges on our server.
Biscuit ColdFire Embedded Control Board Library Files Released
The first version of the Biscuit ColdFire Embedded Control Board library files have been released. These are specific to the Eagle electronic CAD system, which is being used in this development. The files are available in gzip format for GNU/Linux users, and in zip format for Wxx users, since Eagle will run under both environments. As usual, it is released under GPL.
Next Generation Software Development Unit Design in Progress
The next big project in work at freeio.org is a Next Generation Software Development Unit. This is based on the Motorola MCF5307 ColdFire processor, and is being built from the start to run uClinux (look here and here for details) which is a version of GNU/Linux optimized for processors without memory management units, such as the Motorola DragonBall and ColdFire. This unit is being designed to meet one of our contributors needs, and will be easily extendable. As usual, all designs and software will be released under GPL.
Moved Site Maintenance to GNU/Linux Platform
Wxx is now out of the loop for most activities, and web site development is the latest part to be switched. Further site development will be done with the GNU/Linux platform, using free software for building web pages (Mozilla, at least for now). The only part of the activity which still really requires Wxx is the CPLD/FPGA development, where both Lattice and Xilinx tools are not yet available for GNU/Linux. Pity….