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Signed-off-by: Daniel Thompson <daniel@redfelineninja.org.uk>
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.. contents::
:local:
.. _Building wasp-os from source:
Building wasp-os from source
----------------------------
Building wasp-os and launching the wasp-os simulator requires Python 3.6
(or later) and the following python modules: click, numpy, pexpect, PIL
(or Pillow), pyserial, pysdl2.
On Debian Buster the required python modules can be obtained using the
following commands:
.. code-block:: sh
sudo apt install \
git build-essential libsdl2-2.0.0 python3-click python3-numpy \
python3-pexpect python3-pil python3-pip python3-serial
pip3 install --user pysdl2
Additionally if you wish to regenerate the documentation you will require
a complete sphinx toolchain:
.. code-block:: sh
sudo apt install sphinx graphviz python3-recommonmark
Alternatively, if your operating system does not package some or any of
the aforementioned Python modules that were included in the previous
command, you can install all of them with pip instead. Make sure to
adapt the following command appropriately:
.. code-block:: sh
pip3 install --user click numpy pexpect Pillow pyserial pysdl2
You will also need a toolchain for the Arm Cortex-M4. wasp-os is developed and
tested using the `GNU-RM toolchain
<https://developer.arm.com/tools-and-software/open-source-software/developer-tools/gnu-toolchain/gnu-rm>`_
(9-2019-q4) from Arm.
.. note::
There are known problems with toolchains older than gcc-7.3 when
link time optimization is enabled during the MicroPython build
(and LTO is enabled by default).
Fetch the code from
`https://github.com/daniel-thompson/wasp-os <https://github.com/daniel-thompson/wasp-os>`_ :
.. code-block:: sh
git clone https://github.com/daniel-thompson/wasp-os
cd wasp-os
make submodules
make softdevice
To build the firmware select the command appropriate for your board from the
list below:
.. code-block:: sh
make -j `nproc` BOARD=pinetime all
make -j `nproc` BOARD=k9 all
make -j `nproc` BOARD=p8 all
To rebuild the documentation try:
.. code-block:: sh
make docs
Device Support
--------------
@ -17,27 +88,31 @@ take everywhere and sits somewhere between clothing and jewellery. That means
it is important to choose a device that feels good on the wrist and
looks right when you glance at it. Aesthetics matter!
The second criteria is more subtle. In most cases, there is really not really
many important technical differences between the devices. They all use a Nordic
The second criteria is more subtle. In most cases, there is not really many
important technical differences between the devices. They all use a Nordic
chipset and have the same display controller running a 240x240 panel. So the
second criteria is not technical, it is about community. The Pine64 PineTime is
unique among the devices supported by wasp-os because it is intended that the
watch be used to run a variety of different open source or free software
operating systems. By selling a watch with the intention that it be hacked
every which way from Sunday then we get a bigger stronger community focused on
the PineTime. There is a strong support forum, multiple different OS developers
(who share ideas and knowledge even if hacking on very different code bases)
combined with a `reasonable set of hardware documentation <https://wiki.pine64.org/index.php/PineTime>`_.
operating systems. By manufacturing a watch with the intention that it be
hacked every which way from Sunday then we get a bigger stronger community
focused on the PineTime. There is a vibrant support forum, multiple different
OS developers (who share ideas and knowledge even if hacking on very different
code bases) combined with a `near complete set of hardware documentation
<https://wiki.pine64.org/index.php/PineTime>`_.
There's definitely a lot of fun to be had buying something off-the-shelf and
hacking it to become something the manufacturer never intended. We know this
because we've done it! However hackable devices are often only sold for short
periods and may experience undocumented technical changes between manufacturing
runs. This makes it hard for a community to form around any particular device.
because we've done it! However there is also enormous benefit from
participating in a community, especially if you enjoy working with or learning
from other developers. Devices that can repurposed to run wasp-os are often
only sold for short periods and may experience undocumented technical changes
between manufacturing runs that can cause compatibility problems. This makes it
hard for a large community to form around these devices.
Thus the second criteria it to think about your own needs and abilities.
If you want to enjoy the social and community aspects of open source
watch development then you should look very closely at the PineTime.
Thus the second criteria it to think about your own needs and abilities. If
you want to enjoy the social and community aspects of working together on open
source watch development then you should look very closely at the PineTime.
Pine64 PineTime (developer edition)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
@ -48,13 +123,57 @@ screen, a step counter and a heart rate sensor.
The `developer edition <https://store.pine64.org/?product=pinetime-dev-kit>`_
comes pre-programmed with a test firmware that is used as part of the factory
testing. Both the wasp-bootloader and the main OS image can be installed onto a
developer edition PineTime using DaFlasher for Android. No tools are required
testing. DaFlasher for Android can be used to install both the
:ref:`wasp-bootloader<Bootloader DaFlasher>` and the
:ref:`main OS image<Main OS DaFlasher>`. No tools or disassembly is required
to install using DaFlasher.
Since the developer edition comes without the case glued shut it is
also possible to install the wasp-bootloader using an SWD programmer.
The wasp-os simulator
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The simulator allows you to run wasp-os programs using the Python
interpreter included with your host operating system. The simulator
provides a 240x240 colour display together with a touch screen and a
physical button, all of which appears as a window on your host computer.
The simulator has large quantities of memory and, whilst useful for
exploring wasp-os and testing your programs are syntactically correct
it is not a substitute for testing on real hardware. See
:ref:`Testing on the simulator` for more details on how to use the simulator.
To launch the simulator try:
.. code-block:: sh
make sim
Senbono K9
~~~~~~~~~~
The Senbono K9 is a circular smart watch based on an nRF52832 SoC and includes
with a square 240x240 colour with a touch screen, a step counter and a heart
rate sensor.
The wasp-os port for Senbono K9 does not, at this point, include a driver for
the touch screen because the protocol has not yet been reverse engineered. The
touch screen enumerates via I2C at address 70d (or 0x46) and the interrupt can
be used to detect touch screen activity but the touch coordinates cannot be
read from the hardware. Currently the touch screen can only act as a
multi-function button and can be used to cycle through the quick ring and
display notifications. This makes the device usable but not fully featured.
Note also that the to conceal the square display within the circular face this
device has a heavily tinted filter over the display. This improves the look of
the device but also significantly dims the backlight making it difficult to
read the display in strong sunlight.
DaFlasher for Android can be used to install both the
:ref:`wasp-bootloader<Bootloader DaFlasher>` and the
:ref:`main OS image<Main OS DaFlasher>`. No tools or disassembly is required.
Colmi P8
~~~~~~~~
@ -62,79 +181,15 @@ The `Colmi P8 <https://www.colmi.com/products/p8-smartwatch>`_ is an almost
square smart watch based on an nRF52832 SoC and includes a 240x240 colour
display with touch screen, a step counter and a heart rate sensor.
Both the wasp-bootloader and the main OS image can be installed onto a
P8 using DaFlasher for Android. No tools are required.
.. _Building wasp-os from source:
Building wasp-os from source
----------------------------
Building wasp-os and launching the wasp-os simulator requires Python 3.6
(or later) and the following python modules: click, numpy, pexpect, PIL
(or Pillow), pyserial, pysdl2.
On Debian Buster the required python modules can be obtained using the
following commands:
.. code-block:: sh
sudo apt install \
git build-essential libsdl2-2.0.0 \
python3-click python3-numpy python3-pexpect \
python3-pil python3-pip python3-serial
pip3 install --user pysdl2
Alternatively, if your operating system does not package some or any of
the aforementioned Python modules that were included in the previous
command, you can install all of them with pip instead. Make sure to
adapt the following command appropriately:
.. code-block:: sh
pip3 install --user click numpy pexpect \
Pillow pyserial pysdl2
You will also need a toolchain for the Arm Cortex-M4. wasp-os is developed and
tested using the `GNU-RM toolchain
<https://developer.arm.com/tools-and-software/open-source-software/developer-tools/gnu-toolchain/gnu-rm>`_
(9-2019-q4) from Arm.
.. note::
There are known problems with toolchains older than gcc-7.3 when
link time optimization is enabled during the MicroPython build
(and LTO is enabled by default).
Get the code from
`https://github.com/daniel-thompson/wasp-os <https://github.com/daniel-thompson/wasp-os>`_ :
.. code-block:: sh
git clone https://github.com/daniel-thompson/wasp-os
cd wasp-os
make submodules
make softdevice
Build the firmware:
.. code-block:: sh
make -j `nproc` BOARD=pinetime all
Finally to test out ideas and concepts on the simulator try:
.. code-block:: sh
make sim
See :ref:`Testing on the simulator` for more details on how
to use the simulator.
DaFlasher for Android can be used to install both the
:ref:`wasp-bootloader<Bootloader DaFlasher>` and the
:ref:`main OS image<Main OS DaFlasher>`. No tools or disassembly is required.
Installing wasp-bootloader
--------------------------
.. _Bootloader DaFlasher:
DaFlasher for Android
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Installing wasp-os
------------------
.. _Main OS DaFlasher:
DaFlasher for Android
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~