[[TOC]] = What is Zipit Forge = Zipit Forge is the online collaboration area for the Zipit Wireless series of products. Here you will have access to: * Wikis, Message forums and mailing lists to help you collaborate. * Content management systems and other publication mechanisms. * Storage facilities and webspace including versioning systems and databases. * A project framework with mechanisms to control access and structure work. == Projects and Documentation == [/projects Projects] hosted on Zipit Forge are divided into 2 categories: * GPL/Open Source * Zipit Wireless Proprietary (covered by Zipit EULA and Zipit DPA) To access the ''Members Only'' projects, please [/register Register] to create an account. === Open Source Projects === * [wiki:Z2UBoot U-Boot Bootloader] [http://marex-hnd.blogspot.com/2009/07/zipit-z2-bootloader-hacking.html port for Z2] (a replacement bootloader for BLOB, supporting more functions like booting from MMC card etc.) * [wiki:Z2Mainline Z2 Mainline Linux kernel] development (contains important links to related blogs!) * Information on [http://wiki.debian.org/EmDebian/CrossDebootstrap preparing] a Debian rootfs for ARM-based device (Z2 is ARM-based device). * [http://wiki.openembedded.net/index.php/Getting_started Getting started] with OpenEmbedded (lightweight metadistribution for embedded devices). * [wiki:Z2Shell Z2 Shell] environment * [http://rayhaque.blogspot.com/search/label/IZ2S Improved Z2 Shell (IZ2S)] is an expansion to the Z2 Shell (providing a graphical web browser, music player, and more). * [http://russelldavis.org/category/zipitz2-hacking/ EZ2S Enhanced Z2 Shell] is an enhancement to IZ2S (above) with graphical (dialog based) wifi setup, powermanagement utilities plus various other tweaks and changes. * [wiki:Links Z2 Links] Web Browser (non graphical) * [http://rayhaque.blogspot.com/2009/12/links2-graphical-web-browser-for-zipit.html Links2] Graphical Web Browser (utilizes directfb) * Quick [wiki:MPlayer Z2 MPlayer] port * Quick [wiki:Doom Z2 Doom] port * [http://rayhaque.blogspot.com/2009/11/centerim-for-zipit-z2.html Z2 CenterIM (multi-protocol instant messenger)] port * [http://rayhaque.blogspot.com/2009/12/alsa-driver-and-utilities-for-zipit-z2.html Z2 ALSA sound driver, and utilities] port (also contains mpg123) * [http://rayhaque.blogspot.com/2009/12/version-203-iz2s-release-sound-and.html Z2 cmus (mp3, ogg, and streaming radio player)] port (requires ALSA, from above) * [http://russelldavis.org/2010/07/4th-for-the-zipit/ 4tH (Forth compiler/interpreter) for the Z2 running Z2Shell/IZ2S/IZ2Se/EZ2S] === Proprietary (Members Only) Projects === * [/projects/hardware/wiki/ExpansionConnector Z2 Expansion connector pinout] * [/projects/z2sdboot Z2 Mini-SD] boot information (info on booting a custom application via the SD card) === Documentation === * [wiki:Z2 Chip list] (contains list of chips, connections and datasheets where available) * [http://zipit2system.sourceforge.net/?page_id=35 More information] on the chips * [http://zipit2system.sourceforge.net/?page_id=42 Internal pictures] of the device * [http://zipit2system.sourceforge.net/?page_id=5 JTAG pad map] and information about connecting JTAG to Z2 * [http://zipit2system.sourceforge.net/?page_id=82 Serial port pad map] and information about connecting Serial port to Z2 (PXA STUART). * GPIO configuration can be found [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/openzipit/index.php?title=GPIO_List_WIP here]. * Information about OpenEmbedded/Angstrom and Z2 can be found [http://sweetlilmre.blogspot.com/ here]. * [wiki:Scratchbox Scratchbox] development environment for the Z2 * [/projects/z2kernel/wiki/WikiStart#AudioRegisterSetup Programming audio] for the Z2 (deprecated in mainline kernel) * [wiki:SDL_Example Preliminary development] with [http://www.libsdl.org/ SDL] on the Z2 * [/projects/z1kernel Z1 Kernel Software] * [/projects/z2kernel Z2 Kernel Software] * [wiki:FixAC Replace a broken charger plug] on the AC adapter (electronics shack parts list) * [wiki:FixPJ Replace a broken Z2 power jack] on the Z2 Motherboard (digikey part number) * [http://thebigredswitch.comuf.com/ZipIt/zipitkeymap-template.pdf PDF diagram of key combinations utilized by common userlands] == What's Happening Lately == There are several places to check for the latest development on Zipit devices. * The latest work is always being chatted about in our IRC room. You can check the latest [/irclogs IRC logs]. * Some info can be found in this [http://sweetlilmre.blogspot.com/ blog] and also [http://marex-hnd.blogspot.com here] and perhaps even [http://rayhaque.blogspot.com/search/label/zipit here]. * If you like to see the latest development to everything on the Zipit Forge Trac, check it's [/timeline timeline]. * Be sure to browse the [/discussion forums]. == How to Get Involved == === Becoming a Member === Your free membership at Zipit Forge gives you access to several different services for developing for the Zipit devices: * Access for discussion at the [/discussion forums] * Full access to the [/wiki Wiki] (with 30 MB attachments) * Full access to the [/browser Subversion repository] ==== Restrictions ==== Use of members-only content this site is governed by our [http://linux.zipitwireless.com/attachment/wiki/WikiStart/ZipitDPA-final.pdf Zipit DPA]. Please take note of our [http://www.zipitwireless.com/corporate/privacy/ Privacy Policy]. [http://linux.zipitwireless.com/attachment/wiki/WikiStart/Zipit%20Trademark%20Guidelines%20-%20Final.pdf?format=raw Trademark Guidelines] are located here. === Staying in Contact === Be sure to visit us on our IRC channel on freenode, [irc://irc.freenode.net/zipit #zipit]. Also, you can always look for help at the [/discussion forums]. There's even a dedicated [http://zipit.pastebin.com/ Zipit Pastebin] for quick debugging collaboration. == Background == === About Zipit Wireless Inc. === Zipit Wireless Inc. is a Greenville, S.C.-based developer of consumer electronics. The company focuses on wireless communication and entertainment devices that leverage the Internet and the explosion of Wi-Fi networks, while removing the dependency on the family computer. Zipit Wireless' newest product, the Z2, was awarded !DigitalLife 2007 Best of Show for portable devices. For more information about Zipit Wireless Inc. and the Z2, visit [http://www.zipitwireless.com www.zipitwireless.com]. === Special Thanks === A special thanks to Martin (magon) for his help in customizing this site. Well done.