WaRP7 Linux Kernel status including upstream
We have been working to code and upstream as much WaRP7 features as we can. Currently we are working on a 3 different Linux Kernel source code repositories, with different upstream levels and content, depending on each community guideline.
- linux-warp7: https://github.com/WaRP7/linux-fslc
- linux-fslc-imx: https://github.com/Freescale/linux-fslc/tree/4.1-1.0.x-imx
- kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/log/?id=refs/tags/v4.9-rc2
| Features | linux-warp7 | linux-fslc-imx | kernel.org |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMIC (PF3000) | YES | YES | YES |
| Battery Charger (BC3770) | YES | YES | NO |
| WiFi/BLE (BCM4343W) | YES | YES | YES |
| Accelerometer (FXOS8700CQ) | YES | YES | NO |
| Magnetometer (FXOS8700CQ) | YES | YES | NO |
| Pressure Sensor (MPL3115A2) | YES | YES | YES |
| Gyroscope (FXAS21002) | YES | YES | NO |
| Audio (SGTL5000) | YES | YES | YES |
| board buttons | YES | YES | YES |
| Display | YES | NO | NO |
| Touchscreen | YES | NO | NO |
| Camera interface | NO | NO | NO |
YES: the support is already available in the Linux Kernel
NO: the needed source code is not present yet
For WiFi and BLE the firmware files are needed in the rootfs and may be under license restrictions.
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