1.7 Download Resources Summary
This document summarizes the download resources related to the D-Robotics RDK suite, aiming to provide users with convenient and comprehensive access to resources. It covers various resource download directories for products such as RDK X3 (Sunrise X3 Pi), RDK X3 Module, RDK X5, RDK X5 Module, and RDK Ultra series.
System and Manual Resources Summary
- System Images < 3.0.0: Based on Ubuntu 20.04
- System Images >= 3.0.0: Based on Ubuntu 22.04
🖥️ Ubuntu System Resources
Target Users: Users familiar with Raspberry Pi development boards, focusing on application layer development with quick hands-on experience using RDK X3/X5 development boards.
System Features:
- Ubuntu 22.04 system with graphical desktop operation support
- New functional components support online deb installation, eliminating source code cross-compilation
- Provides Python interfaces to simplify image processing and AI inference development complexity
| 📦 Product Category | RDK X5(Module) | RDK X3(Module) | RDK Ultra | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🖥️ System Images | RDK X5 Images | RDK X3 Images | RDK Ultra Images | Operating system image files with complete software environment |
| 🚀 MiniBoot | RDK X5 MiniBoot | RDK X3 MiniBoot | - | Lightweight bootloader for OS booting, generally not requiring manual installation |
| 🔬 OpenExplore | RDK X5 OpenExplore | RDK X3 OpenExplore | RDK Ultra OpenExplore | Contains numerous conversion examples and source code, used with Docker on x86 development machines |
| 📚 Algorithm Toolchain Manual | RDK X5 Manual | RDK X3 Manual | RDK Ultra Manual | OpenExplore commercial algorithm manual, prioritize community manuals for reference |
⚙️ Buildroot System Resources
Target Users: Users with embedded Linux development experience, focused on kernel customization, driver adaptation, and system building based on RDK X5 Module eMMC version, requiring system-level openness and flexibility.
System Features:
- Linux distribution built on Buildroot, no graphical desktop operation support
- New functional components require source code compilation and custom system image building
- Provides HBRE C interface with complete support for chip image multimedia and AI inference capabilities
📁 SDK Main Repository - Includes all SDK-related materials.
| 📦 Resource Category | RDK X5 Module | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 📦 SDK Source Package | RDK X5 Module SDK Source | Complete Buildroot source package supporting kernel customization, driver development, and system building (approx. 3.1GB) |
| 💾 eMMC Precompiled Images | Non-secure Firmware / Secure Firmware | Precompiled system images for eMMC version built on Buildroot with DDR auto-detection support |
| 📚 User Manual | SDK User Manual | Comprehensive documentation including buildroot compilation guide, development environment setup, API reference (approx. 163MB) |
| 📋 Release Notes | ReleaseNotes | SDK version updates, feature descriptions, known issues and solutions |
| 🛠️ Flashing Tool | xburn Download Tools | Professional flashing tools supporting Linux, macOS, and Windows for firmware installation |
Specifications, Schematics, and Design Resources Summary
📁 Hardware - Contains all hardware design related materials
🔌 Core Product Hardware Materials
| 📋 Product Category | RDK X5 | RDK X5 Module | RDK X3 | RDK X3 Module | RDK Ultra | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📄 Specifications | RDK X5 Specifications | RDK X5 Module Specifications | RDK X3 Specifications | RDK X3 Module Specifications | Development Kit Specifications / Module Specifications | Product specifications, features, dimensions, and model details |
| 🔧 Schematics | RDK X5 Schematics | Official Carrier Board Schematics | RDK X3-2.0 Schematics | Not Currently Available | Not Currently Available | Circuit design schematics for reference design use |
| 📐 Mechanical Drawings | 2D bottom / 2D top | Module Structure (TOP) / Module Structure (BOTTOM) | RDK X3-2.0 2D | Not Currently Available | Not Currently Available | Mechanical drawings showing dimensions of various product components |
| 🎯 3D Models | RDK X5 3D | Coming Soon | RDK X3-2.0 3D | Not Currently Available | Not Currently Available | 3D representations showing mechanical structure graphics |
| 🛠️ Reference Design Materials | Coming Soon | Hardware Design Guide / Interface Definition Document | Not Currently Available | Design Materials | Design Materials | Hardware schematics, PCB, 3D models, BOM, gerber, and other technical resources |
RDK Series Product & Expansion Specifications
Complete specification materials for RDK X3/X5 related products, accessories and expansion modules, providing detailed technical parameters and usage instructions.
| 📦 Product Type | 🔵 RDK X5 Series | 🟠 RDK X3 Series | 📝 Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📄 Development Board Specifications | RDK X5 Specifications | RDK X3 Specifications | Development board detailed technical specifications and product description |
| 📄 Module Specifications | RDK X5 Module | RDK X3 Module | Core computing module detailed technical specifications and product description |
| 📷 Camera Module | RDK X5 Camera Module | RS800w / RS400w | Camera module technical specifications and interface details |
| 👁️ Stereo Camera Module | RDK Stereo Camera Module | - | Dual camera module for stereo vision applications |
| 🔌 Camera Adapter | - | RDK X3 Camera Adapter | Camera adapter board circuit schematics and connection instructions |
| 🔌 PoE Expansion Module | RDK X5 PoE Module | - | Power over Ethernet expansion module for network-powered applications |
| 🛡️ Protective Case | RDK X5 Case | RDK X3 Case | Protective case dimensions and installation specifications |
| 🔋 Power Adapter | RDK X5 Power Adapter | - | Official power adapter specifications and electrical requirements |
| 📄 Module Specifications | - | RDK X3 Module | Module detailed technical specifications and product description |
📋 RDK X5 Module Detailed Hardware Resources
Providing comprehensive hardware design support materials for module customers to accelerate product development.
Module Specifications
File:RDK X5 Module Datasheet
Content:Provides detailed technical parameters including electrical characteristics, interface specifications, dimensional definitions, and operating environment.
Use Case:Helps customers comprehensively understand module performance metrics for selection evaluation or system planning.
Hardware Design Guide
File:RDK X5 Module Hardware Design Guide
Content:Detailed guidance on designing custom carrier boards, including power supply, power management, interface connections, and electrical protection.
Use Case:Applicable during initial carrier board hardware development to ensure design compatibility and reliability.
Interface Definition & Application Notes
File:RDK X5 Module Pinout Description and Application Note
Content:Detailed definition of module interface pins with typical application scenarios to help developers understand signal meanings and usage.
Use Case:For interface design phase, ensuring correct pin connections and facilitating debugging.
Official Carrier Board Reference Design
File:RDK_X5_Module_Carrier_Board
Content:Complete schematics of the official carrier board, serving as an important reference for customer designs.
Use Case:Reference design usage to shorten development cycles and reduce design errors.
Module Structural Drawings
File:RDK_X5_MD_HW_V0P3_BOTTOM.dxf / RDK_X5_MD_HW_V0P3_TOP.dxf
Content:2D structural drawings (DXF format) of module top and bottom, including hole positions, dimensions, and interface layout.
Use Case:Supports mechanical design, module mounting, and enclosure design.
Module Brief Specifications
File:drobotics_rdk_x5_md_brief_v0p5.pdf
Content:Concise product introduction including key features, applications, and core advantages.
Use Case:For initial market promotion, project proposals, or preliminary customer understanding.
- RDK X3 Module schematics, PCB, and design materials are not currently available.
- Some RDK X5 Module materials are being prepared and will be released soon.
Development Resources and Tools
⭐ Model Zoo - Provides deployment routines for mainstream algorithms, including complete training-to-deployment workflows.
| 🛠️ Name | 🔗 Link | 📝 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 🤖 TogetheROS Source Code | D-Robotics Organization | TogetheROS.Bot is a robot operating system launched by D-Robotics for robot manufacturers and ecosystem developers. It aims to unleash the intelligent potential of robot scenarios and help ecosystem developers and commercial customers efficiently and conveniently develop robots, creating competitive intelligent robot products. |
| ⭐ Model Zoo | Github Repository | RDK Model Zoo is developed based on RDK and provides deployment routines for most mainstream algorithms. The routines include exporting D-Robotics *.bin models and using Python and other APIs to infer D-Robotics *.bin models. Some models also include data collection, model training, export, conversion, and deployment processes. |
| 📁 TogetheRos File Server | Click to Visit | Backup download source to prevent conditions from restricting code retrieval from GitHub. |
| 🎯 RDK Studio | Visit Official Website | RDK Studio provides RDK users with rich features and convenience, including device management, quick demo access, and quick access to community forums. Board support: Perfect support for the use of the RDK full range of boards, which can help users manage all the RDK boards in their hands. System update: Provides a new board upgrade method, one-click access to the latest RDK OS, and a data cable can quickly complete the board upgrade. |
| 🔄 hbupdate | Click to Visit | hbupdate is a professional tool for burning operating system images and minimal boot images for RDK development boards. |
| 💾 Image Burning Tool | Rufus | Software tool for writing image files to SD cards, supporting multiple image formats. |
| 🖥️ SSH Remote Tool | MobaXterm / Putty | Tool software for remotely connecting to and managing RDK development kits, providing functions such as SSH and SFTP. |
| ⚙️ Related Drivers | Serial Port Driver (CP210x) / android_hobot | Necessary system drivers to ensure normal device connection and communication. |
Certification Resources
📁 Certification - Contains certification files for all products
| 🏷️ Product Name | 🇪🇺 CE RED | 🇪🇺 CE EMC | 🇺🇸 FCC | 🇯🇵 MIC | 🇨🇳 SRRC | 🇰🇷 KCC | ♻️ RoHS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDK X5 | 📄 CE RED | 📄 CE EMC | 📄 FCC | 📄 MIC | 📄 SRRC | 📄 KCC | 📄 RoHS |
| RDK X3 | 📄 CE RED | 📄 CE EMC | 📄 FCC | 📄 MIC | 📄 SRRC | - | 📄 RoHS |
| RDK X3 Module | 📄 CE RED | 📄 CE EMC | 📄 FCC | 📄 MIC | - | - | - |
Appendix: Historical Version Materials
📦 RDK X3 1.0 Version Materials
The following materials are for RDK X3 1.0 version, for reference only.
| 🏷️ Material Type | 📄 Specifications | 🔧 Schematics | 📐 Mechanical Drawings | 🎯 3D Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDK X3 1.0 | 📋 Specifications | 🔧 Schematics | 📐 2D Drawings | 🎯 3D Models |
Notes
⚠️ 1. Version Compatibility
Please confirm hardware model matches the image before flashing to avoid compatibility issues.
- RDK X3 Pi 1.0 Version: Download images from 1.x.x directory
- RDK X3 Module: Requires use with Raspberry Pi CM4 carrier board
🔥 2. Flashing Instructions
- RDK Module Series: For first-time use, it's recommended to upgrade the system through Flashing Tool
- System Version Query: Use command
cat /etc/versionorrdkos_info
🔓 3. Open Source Resources
System source code is hosted on D-Robotics GitHub, contributions welcome!
📞 Technical Support
If you encounter any issues during use, you can get help through the following methods:
- 🌐 Developer Community
- 📧 Technical Support Email
- 📱 Official Technical Discussion Group