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	~~==Official Pandora Source Code Repository==~~		#REDIRECT [[Development]]

	~~{{Split section\|All the firmware stuff}}~~
	~~The official source repository is under GIT revision control; EvilDragon is the admin, but the repo has a web based browser built in.===~~

	Minor note on libpnd in the GIT; as skeezix (me) is too lazy to install vmware-tools for date sync, the check-in times are not accurate for libpnd; they're in order of course, but the actual date is usually off by many days, so don't sweat it.

	The actual GIT repository is here: [http://git.openpandora.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi] It is recommended that you read the [[Kernel_status#openpandora.org_git_structure \| git structure]] information before going too far.

	~~For ''stable'' released images, see other OpenPandora support pages. E.g. official forum [http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php/forum/41-pandora-os-superzaxxon-gnulinux/ software - pandora OS] news.~~

	~~==Pandora Specific Libraries==~~

	~~===libpnd - the Pandora Library===~~

	[[Libpnd hub‏‎]] is a collection of utilities that Pandora developers may find useful, as well as including the daemons and tools for creating and working with PXML.xml based applications (pnd files or unpacked application directories.)

	~~It is hoped the '''community will continue to expand this library''' over time!~~

	Some stubs are included as hints .. for instance, the first dev to build a clean /dev/gpio based input library should slip it into libpnd so that others may benefit as well, avoid fragmentation and application bugs.

	~~Continue into the main [[libpnd_hub\|libpnd documentation hub]].~~

	~~===Notaz SDL - improved SDL for Pandora===~~
	~~[[SDL]] on this wiki<br>~~
	~~[http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?/topic/6231-improved-sdl-for-pandora/Notaz enhanced SDL thread, on the boards]~~

	~~This library is very very useful for SDL-based ports and new games / apps.~~

	* hardware scaling support (up and down)
	* doublebuffering support (can eliminate tearing)
	* vsync support (can give smooth scrolling if done right)
	* keymap change with a config file (porting aid)

	~~==Tentative Library Environment==~~

	~~===Information===~~

	~~'''Please note, that this information is hearsay/guesswork, and is yet to be confirmed on a production unit.'''~~

	~~For Pandora [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_of_the_box (Out-Of-The-Box)]~~
	* [http://www.gnu.org/software/libc glibc] (at a guess, version 2.6.1 or whatever is compatible with OpenEmbedded)
	* [http://www.libsdl.org/ libSDL] (also a guess, latest available version of 1.2)

	~~For those interested in creating libraries, or needing more low-level access, read about the~~
	~~[[kernel interface]].~~

	~~==Tools for Pandora Software Development==~~

	* OpenEmbedded cross-compile environment (and Angstrom distro) [http://www.elinux.org/BeagleBoard#OpenEmbedded]
	* CodeSourcery gcc[http://www.codesourcery.com/gnu_toolchains/arm]
	** [http://www.codesourcery.com/gnu_toolchains/arm/portal/release313] - NB: OpenEmbedded uses the CodeSourcery 2007q3 to build the kernel, but uses gcc 4.3.1 to compile everything else.
	* TI CodeComposer Studio: Free Evaluation Tools[http://focus.ti.com/dsp/docs/dspsupportaut.tsp?sectionId=3&tabId=416&familyId=44&toolTypeId=30]
	* TI c6x Codegen tools for Linux[https://www-a.ti.com/downloads/sds_support/targetcontent/LinuxDspTools/download.html]; License [https://www-a.ti.com/downloads/sds_support/targetcontent/LinuxDspTools/doc/c6x/TILAW-%23180394-v1-Compiler_Clickwrap_For_OS_Community-2.html]; TI account required; this is only for Open Source development
	* Das U-boot: The Universal Bootloader[http://www.denx.de/wiki/DULG/WebHome]
	* Git - Fast Version Control System [http://git-scm.com/]; Good tuto: [http://www.trinitydesktop.org/wiki/bin/view/Developers/GIT]

	~~===Kernel Source===~~

	* A read-only GIT repository for the [[kernel_status\|kernel]] source has been made available (November 2008); the note from ED is:

	~~<blockquote>If anybody wants to take a sneak peek at the current kernel, we've got a read-only GIT setup which features the most recent version of the MK2 OpenPandora Kernel.~~
	~~The git is: [git://git.openpandora.org/pandora-kernel.git]~~
	~~Use the '''pandora-27-omap1''' branch for the moment, there will soon be a 2.6.28.</blockquote>~~
	* [[Kernel_build_instructions\|Kernel build instructions]]

	~~===OpenGL and ES===~~

	* [[GLES]] 2.0 emulator for PC[http://www.imgtec.com/powervr/insider/sdkdownloads/index.asp#~~GLES2] ''This works both on Linux and Windows. One needs to register with imgtec before downloading.''~~
	** To build the applications a few environment variables need to be set (tested on Ubuntu Gutsy). Note that to run them, you do need an OpenGL 2.0 compliant gfx card.
	*** LD_LIBRARY_PATH needs to be set to the folder holding the important libraries, such as libEGL.so ($SDK_PATH/Builds/OGLES2/LinuxPC/Lib might be enough)
	*** To run the makefiles in the Training section you need to set a PLATFORM variable to either LinuxPC or LinuxGeneric. I have had success with LinuxPC.
	*** See [http://pastebin.com/f3f9f159f] for a script that you can run to set these for you.
	* [~~http://www.imgtec.com/powervr/insider/powervr-pvrtextool.asp PowerVR Texture creation tool]~~
	** "PVRTexTool enables conversion of standard bitmap files (e.g. BMP, JPG, PNG, TGA, etc.) to any texture type supported by POWERVR MBX or POWERVR SGX hardware including PVRTC, DXT and ETC compressed formats. Both a GUI and command line version are supplied for Windows and Linux. There are also plug-ins for Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya and Adobe Photoshop." - requires imgtec registration.
	** ''Note, this is part of the main SDK'' - (Linux path to it is /SDKPackage/Utilities/PVRTexTool/)

	~~===Packaging===~~
	~~(See also~~ [~~[Make and run simple PND‏‎]] and [[Libpnd_hub#PXML.xml_and_.pnd_files\|the PND package format]])~~

	*[[Libpnd_hub#pnd_make.sh\|pnd_make.sh]] - a straightforward shell script to build PND files from a prepared directory. Included with libpnd and, therefore, in all Pandoras
	*[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/58587-pndbuilder/ PNDbuilder] - a graphical tool to build PNDs. Can be used [http://freedomdown.squarespace.com/storage/PNDbuilder.zip in Windows] or [http://freedomdown.squarespace.com/storage/pndb.pnd on the Pandora].
	*[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/57350-distpnd/ distPND] - an extension to [http://docs.python.org/distutils/index.html Python's Distutils] designed to make PND files from Python source quickly and easily.


	~~===Profiling===~~
	~~If you need performance analysis, you can find a compiled version of the "perf" tool there : http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?/topic/9809-profiling/#entry181954<br>~~
	~~Just unzip the tool somewhere and launch it with LD_LIBRARY_PATH set.<br>~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~See https://perf.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Main_Page to learn how to use it and happy optimizations!~~


	~~[[Category:~~Development]]
	~~[[Category:Operating system~~]]

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2013-10-26T13:23:00Z

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Kingu at 12:38, 18 October 2013

2013-10-18T12:38:22Z

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	===OpenGL and ES===		===OpenGL and ES===

	* [[~~GLESES~~]] 2.0 emulator for PC[http://www.imgtec.com/powervr/insider/sdkdownloads/index.asp#GLES2] ''This works both on Linux and Windows. One needs to register with imgtec before downloading.''		* [[GLES]] 2.0 emulator for PC[http://www.imgtec.com/powervr/insider/sdkdownloads/index.asp#GLES2] ''This works both on Linux and Windows. One needs to register with imgtec before downloading.''
	** To build the applications a few environment variables need to be set (tested on Ubuntu Gutsy). Note that to run them, you do need an OpenGL 2.0 compliant gfx card.		** To build the applications a few environment variables need to be set (tested on Ubuntu Gutsy). Note that to run them, you do need an OpenGL 2.0 compliant gfx card.
	*** LD_LIBRARY_PATH needs to be set to the folder holding the important libraries, such as libEGL.so ($SDK_PATH/Builds/OGLES2/LinuxPC/Lib might be enough)		*** LD_LIBRARY_PATH needs to be set to the folder holding the important libraries, such as libEGL.so ($SDK_PATH/Builds/OGLES2/LinuxPC/Lib might be enough)

Kingu: removed and updated links

2013-10-18T12:38:02Z

removed and updated links

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	The official source repository is under GIT revision control; EvilDragon is the admin, but the repo has a web based browser built in.===		The official source repository is under GIT revision control; EvilDragon is the admin, but the repo has a web based browser built in.===

	Minor note on [[libpnd]] in the GIT; as skeezix (me) is too lazy to install vmware-tools for date sync, the check-in times are not accurate for libpnd; they're in order of course, but the actual date is usually off by many days, so don't sweat it.		Minor note on libpnd in the GIT; as skeezix (me) is too lazy to install vmware-tools for date sync, the check-in times are not accurate for libpnd; they're in order of course, but the actual date is usually off by many days, so don't sweat it.

	The actual GIT repository is here: [http://git.openpandora.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi] It is recommended that you read the [[Kernel_status#openpandora.org_git_structure \| git structure]] information before going too far.		The actual GIT repository is here: [http://git.openpandora.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi] It is recommended that you read the [[Kernel_status#openpandora.org_git_structure \| git structure]] information before going too far.
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	===libpnd - the Pandora Library===		===libpnd - the Pandora Library===

	[[~~libpnd~~]] is a collection of utilities that Pandora developers may find useful, as well as including the daemons and tools for creating and working with PXML.xml based applications (pnd files or unpacked application directories.)		[[Libpnd hub‏‎]] is a collection of utilities that Pandora developers may find useful, as well as including the daemons and tools for creating and working with PXML.xml based applications (pnd files or unpacked application directories.)

	It is hoped the '''community will continue to expand this library''' over time!		It is hoped the '''community will continue to expand this library''' over time!
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	* [[Kernel_build_instructions\|Kernel build instructions]]		* [[Kernel_build_instructions\|Kernel build instructions]]

	===OpenGL===		===OpenGL and ES===

	~~(See also [[OpenGLES On the Pandora]])~~		* [[GLESES]] 2.0 emulator for PC[http://www.imgtec.com/powervr/insider/sdkdownloads/index.asp#GLES2] ''This works both on Linux and Windows. One needs to register with imgtec before downloading.''

	* [[~~OpenGL ES~~]] 2.0 emulator for PC[http://www.imgtec.com/powervr/insider/sdkdownloads/index.asp#GLES2] ''This works both on Linux and Windows. One needs to register with imgtec before downloading.''
	** To build the applications a few environment variables need to be set (tested on Ubuntu Gutsy). Note that to run them, you do need an OpenGL 2.0 compliant gfx card.		** To build the applications a few environment variables need to be set (tested on Ubuntu Gutsy). Note that to run them, you do need an OpenGL 2.0 compliant gfx card.
	*** LD_LIBRARY_PATH needs to be set to the folder holding the important libraries, such as libEGL.so ($SDK_PATH/Builds/OGLES2/LinuxPC/Lib might be enough)		*** LD_LIBRARY_PATH needs to be set to the folder holding the important libraries, such as libEGL.so ($SDK_PATH/Builds/OGLES2/LinuxPC/Lib might be enough)
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	===Packaging===		===Packaging===
	(See also [[~~PND_quickstart#Making_PND_files\|Making PND files~~]] and [[Libpnd_hub#PXML.xml_and_.pnd_files\|the PND package format]])		(See also [[Make and run simple PND‏‎]] and [[Libpnd_hub#PXML.xml_and_.pnd_files\|the PND package format]])

	*[[Libpnd_hub#pnd_make.sh\|pnd_make.sh]] - a straightforward shell script to build PND files from a prepared directory. Included with libpnd and, therefore, in all Pandoras		*[[Libpnd_hub#pnd_make.sh\|pnd_make.sh]] - a straightforward shell script to build PND files from a prepared directory. Included with libpnd and, therefore, in all Pandoras

Kingu: removed outdated info about official OS

2013-10-18T12:34:36Z

removed outdated info about official OS

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	The official source repository is under GIT revision control; EvilDragon is the admin, but the repo has a web based browser built in.===		The official source repository is under GIT revision control; EvilDragon is the admin, but the repo has a web based browser built in.===

	Minor note on [[libpnd]] in the GIT; as skeezix (me) is too lazy to install vmware-tools for date sync, the check-in times are not accurate for libpnd; they're in order of course, but the actual date is ~~usualyl~~ off by many days, so don't sweat it.		Minor note on [[libpnd]] in the GIT; as skeezix (me) is too lazy to install vmware-tools for date sync, the check-in times are not accurate for libpnd; they're in order of course, but the actual date is usually off by many days, so don't sweat it.

	The actual GIT repository is here: [http://git.openpandora.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi] It is recommended that you read the [[Kernel_status#openpandora.org_git_structure \| git structure]] information before going too far.		The actual GIT repository is here: [http://git.openpandora.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi] It is recommended that you read the [[Kernel_status#openpandora.org_git_structure \| git structure]] information before going too far.

	~~===Official Firmware images===~~		For ''stable'' released images, see other OpenPandora support pages. E.g. official forum [http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php/forum/41-pandora-os-superzaxxon-gnulinux/ software - pandora OS] news.
	A Pandora specific repository is work-in-progress. From 1 July 2010, you can grab the latest ''unstable'' ready-to-be-flashed ubifs-images from [http://openpandora.org/firmware/ http://openpandora.org/firmware/] or the rootfs which you can [[Creating_a_bootable_SD_card \| extract on your SD Card and boot]] from there.

	Be aware that these images are the most recent cutting edge. They might have some bugs, but should include any new fixes which are yet to be released as [[Hotfixes]]. Note they are also 'un-configured' so will take you through the first-boot process. You will obtain a slightly different result if you copy your existing rootfs to an SD card and boot from there.

	For ''stable'' released images, see other OpenPandora support pages. E.g. official forum [http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php/forum/41-pandora-os-superzaxxon-gnulinux/ software - pandora os] news.

	==Pandora Specific Libraries==		==Pandora Specific Libraries==

Rockthesmurf: /* Tools for Pandora Software Development */

2013-10-04T09:17:44Z

Tools for Pandora Software Development

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Kingu: merged info from OpenGL ES

2013-09-13T17:28:43Z

merged info from OpenGL ES

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	<br>		<br>
	See https://perf.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Main_Page to learn how to use it and happy optimizations!		See https://perf.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Main_Page to learn how to use it and happy optimizations!

			==Compressing textures==

			ImgTec also supplies a tool that allows you to compress your textures to a format the OMAP chip natively supports, such as PVR-TC1, PVR-TC2 (PowerVR tex compression formats) and ETC1 (an Ericsson format)

			This toolset comes in a variety of flavors, including a stand-alone GUI, a commandline tool, and plugins for Photoshop, Maya, and 3DS-Max. The tool is already included in the emulator+SDK package, but it is available separately at this page:
			* [http://www.imgtec.com/powervr/insider/powervr-pvrtextool.asp PowerVR Texture creation tool] - "PVRTexTool enables conversion of standard bitmap files (e.g. BMP, JPG, PNG, TGA, etc.) to any texture type supported by POWERVR MBX or POWERVR SGX hardware including PVRTC, DXT and ETC compressed formats. Both a GUI and command line version are supplied for Windows and Linux. There are also plug-ins for Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya and Adobe Photoshop." - requires imgtec registration.


	[[Category:Development]]		[[Category:Development]]
	[[Category:Operating system]]		[[Category:Operating system]]

Notaz: add a link

2013-04-21T16:20:23Z

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	===Notaz SDL - improved SDL for Pandora===		===Notaz SDL - improved SDL for Pandora===
			[[SDL]] on this wiki<br>
	[http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?/topic/6231-improved-sdl-for-pandora/Notaz enhanced SDL thread, on the boards]		[http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?/topic/6231-improved-sdl-for-pandora/Notaz enhanced SDL thread, on the boards]

Double7: /* Official Firmware images */ obsolete hotfix removed. outdated info to support page replaced with general phrase and forum link.

2013-01-11T00:55:34Z

Official Firmware images: obsolete hotfix removed. outdated info to support page replaced with general phrase and forum link.

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	===Official Firmware images===		===Official Firmware images===
	A Pandora specific repository is work-in-progress. From 1 July 2010, you can grab the latest ''unstable'' ready-to-be-flashed ubifs-images from [http://openpandora.org/firmware/ http://openpandora.org/firmware/] ~~(the current one already includes [[Hotfix 4]])~~ or the rootfs which you can [[Creating_a_bootable_SD_card \| extract on your SD Card and boot]] from there~~. For ''stable'' released images, see the OpenPandora support page~~.		A Pandora specific repository is work-in-progress. From 1 July 2010, you can grab the latest ''unstable'' ready-to-be-flashed ubifs-images from [http://openpandora.org/firmware/ http://openpandora.org/firmware/] or the rootfs which you can [[Creating_a_bootable_SD_card \| extract on your SD Card and boot]] from there.

	Be aware that these images are the most recent cutting edge. They might have some bugs, but should include any new fixes which are yet to be released as [[Hotfixes]]. Note they are also 'un-configured' so will take you through the first-boot process. You will obtain a slightly different result if you copy your existing rootfs to an SD card and boot from there.		Be aware that these images are the most recent cutting edge. They might have some bugs, but should include any new fixes which are yet to be released as [[Hotfixes]]. Note they are also 'un-configured' so will take you through the first-boot process. You will obtain a slightly different result if you copy your existing rootfs to an SD card and boot from there.

			For ''stable'' released images, see other OpenPandora support pages. E.g. official forum [http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php/forum/41-pandora-os-superzaxxon-gnulinux/ software - pandora os] news.

	==Pandora Specific Libraries==		==Pandora Specific Libraries==

Tramboi: /* Tools for Pandora Software Development */

2012-09-05T12:48:28Z

Tools for Pandora Software Development

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	*[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/57350-distpnd/ distPND] - an extension to [http://docs.python.org/distutils/index.html Python's Distutils] designed to make PND files from Python source quickly and easily.		*[http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/57350-distpnd/ distPND] - an extension to [http://docs.python.org/distutils/index.html Python's Distutils] designed to make PND files from Python source quickly and easily.


			===Profiling===
			If you need performance analysis, you can find a compiled version of the "perf" tool there : http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?/topic/9809-profiling/#entry181954<br>
			Just unzip the tool somewhere and launch it with LD_LIBRARY_PATH set.<br>
			<br>
			See https://perf.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Main_Page to learn how to use it and happy optimizations!

	[[Category:Development]]		[[Category:Development]]
	[[Category:Operating system]]		[[Category:Operating system]]