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after many set backs (32bit arm-gcc on 64bit system, ISE under Linux), I managed to build a FSBL with ISE 14.7 which boots. Fortunately I can try and error with FSBLs because I have a JTAG connection (don't try this at home, if you cannot connect JTAG to reflash). But I did not yet patch the FSBL, because I ran out of time again. I will try and report, if I find time again, sorry....
Joerg

So, it's has been many months since Adapteva finally admited that there was a problem... and many more months have gone by. What is the plan to fix this USB or give people their money back!?

I haven't experienced this problem. Does it only occur if you are using the USB next to the power connecter? I have a powered Macally hub plugged into the one next to the HDMI and until I saw this thread I didn't know there was a problem. Both 2A wall warts are plugged into a switchable power cord. I use a wireless Logitech k330 keyboard and mouse and transfer files from USB sticks. My board is 7020 based from the kickstarter batch.

So, it's been about half a year. Will there be a patch? Or an update?

I think we can forget about this being fixed. It took ages to acknowledge that there was a problem and there is never a response as to when this will be fixed. Save yourself the frustration and throw the board in the bin and never buy anything from these guys again. Clearly they don't appreciate their loyal backers.

Anything at all would be appreciated.

Joerg, if you want to share the sources of your FSBL, I am sure someone here could follow up on it. (I have zilch experience with Xilinx FSBLs)

FSBL= first stage bootloader, a Xilinx-specific bootloader.

In the latest version of Vivado, supposedly the first stage boot loader has been GPL'ed! Got it from a good source, but have yet to see the code with my own eyes.
Andreas

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