Manufacturing:X2 Main Board Initial Programming and Test

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Idrive X2 Main Board Initial Programming

Idrive X2 Programming & Lens Focus Materials
Idrive X2 Programming Station
I/O Test Loopback Board
Idrive Top Level X2 Main Board Assembly
Lens focus targets
Super Glue (for fixing lenses) (Loctite Control, Extra Time or equivalent)


Initialize Firmware Programming Station

X2 Programming Station Setup


Idr x2 pgmr sta1.jpg

Setup X2 Main Board

1. Place the Idrive X2 Main board into the Device holding Fixture.

2. Connect the Power cable between the Idrive X2 Main Board and the Programming Fixture.

3. Connect the serial programming cable between the Idrive X2 Main Board and the Programming Fixture. (observe polarity)

4. Connect the USB Network Adapter to the Idrive X2 Main Board.

5. Plug in I/O Test board Into Accessory Connectors

  • This adapter board is being built. For now the I/O test is bypassed

Need a new Picture with I/O board shown

Idr x2 pgmr front.jpg Idr x2 pgmr back.jpg

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X2 Automatic Install and Configuration

Notes: The Automatic install performs the following:

  • installs the boot loader into the X2 board. (The Kernel and filesystem are pre-installed on the 4GB SD card)
  • gets device configuration from the Idrive AdminCenter (IP address configuration)
  • Tests triggering on the yellow, blue and green wires
  • provides lens focus mode so both lenses can be focused and glued


1. Click on the Factory-New Devices-Auto button Ft factoryauto button.jpg



2. Scan the Bar Code label on the device to be programmed and press Enter.

(if no bar code scanner is available type the serial number from the bar code label into the serial number input field )

X2 scan serial auto.jpg



3. Click on the Auto Install Button and the Automatic Install window will open, Click on Start Installation

X2 auto pgmr phase1.jpg

If any of these steps fail the program will stop and give an error. Common errors are:
  • Missing or corrupt OS on 4GB SD card
  • Missing or corrupt storage SD card
  • Serial cable not connected
  • USB NIC or Internet connection missing
  • I/O ports tester board missing
  • Any assembly or incorrect component error


If all steps are successfully completed the program will enter into Lens Focus / LED test mode Mode.



Lens Focusing

1. Select "Inside Camera" Tab and Focus the Driver Side Lens(DSL-180A) (the same side as the Processor).

  • The focal length for the inside camera should be ~1.5 meters


2. Select "Outside camera" Tab and Focus the Road Side Lens (DSL-218A) (the same side as Power Connector).

  • Focus using the provided Idrive Focus Chart. Distance to chart can be 3,6,9 feet but the farther the better.
  • Use zoom mode to ensure accurate focus

X2 lens focus.jpg


4 Verify that the 4 IR LEDs are on (faint red glow in 4 places)

X2 irled check.jpg

5. If images are focused and clear and the 4 IRLeds are on click on the "Lens Focus OK" button and the focus mode will close. If the image is not clear or any IRLeds are not functioning for some reason click on the "Lens Focus Not OK" the factory tool will exit focus mode so corrective action can be taken.

6. Once focused fix the each lens with a drop of super glue.Test the lenses after several minutes to ensure they have taken the glue and cannot be moved

7. Remove the assembly from the test fixture, remove I/O test board

8. Advance the Main Board Assembly to the Driver Side Case Assembly Station.