1.6 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
| 📦 Product Category | RDK X5 | RDK X3 | 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 |
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 X3-2.0 Specifications | RDK X3 Module Specifications / Carrier Board 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 X5 Module Detailed Hardware Materials
Provides complete hardware design support materials for module customers, facilitating rapid product development.
Module Specifications
File: RDK X5 Module Datasheet
Content: Provides detailed technical parameters of the module, including electrical characteristics, interface specifications, dimension definitions, operating environment, and other key information.
Use Case: Helps customers fully understand module performance indicators for selection evaluation or system solution planning.
Hardware Design Guide
File: RDK X5 Module Hardware Design Guide
Content: Detailed guidance on designing custom carrier boards based on the module, including power supply, power management, interface connections, electrical protection, and other key design points.
Use Case: Suitable for early carrier board hardware development to ensure high compatibility and reliable stability with the module.
Interface Definition & Application Notes
File: RDK X5 Module Pinout Description and Application Note
Content: Detailed definition of module interface pins with typical application scenarios, helping developers quickly understand signal meanings and usage methods.
Use Case: Interface design phase to ensure correct pin connections and facilitate functional debugging and extension development.
Official Carrier Board Reference Design
File: RDK_X5_Module_Carrier_Board
Content: Provides complete official carrier board schematics as important reference for customer carrier board design, covering various interfaces, power supply, and functional module layouts.
Use Case: Reference design use to help shorten carrier board development cycle and reduce design errors.
Module Structure Drawings
File: RDK_X5_MD_HW_V0P3_BOTTOM.dxf / RDK_X5_MD_HW_V0P3_TOP.dxf
Content: Provides 2D structure drawings (DXF format) for module top and bottom, including hole positions, outline dimensions, interface layouts, and other key structural information.
Use Case: Supports customers in overall structural design, module mounting, enclosure reservations, and other work.
Module Brief Specifications
File: drobotics_rdk_x5_md_brief_v0p5.pdf
Content: Concise product introduction for RDK X5 module, covering main features, application directions, core advantages, etc., for quick understanding of product positioning.
Use Case: Used for early market promotion, project proposals, or initial customer understanding.
- RDK X3 Module schematics, PCB, and other design materials are not currently available
- Some RDK X5 Module materials are being organized and will be released soon
Development Resources and Tools
⭐ Model Zoo - Provides mainstream algorithm deployment routines with complete training-to-deployment workflow
| 🛠️ 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, aiming to unleash the intelligent potential of robot scenarios and help ecosystem developers and commercial customers efficiently develop competitive intelligent robot products. |
| ⭐ Model Zoo | GitHub Repository | RDK Model Zoo is based on RDK development, providing deployment routines for most mainstream algorithms. The routines include exporting D-Robotics *.bin models and using Python 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 for cases where GitHub access is restricted |
| 🎯 RDK Studio | Visit Official Website | RDK Studio provides RDK users with rich features and convenience, including device management, quick demo access, and community forum quick access. Board Support: Fully supports all RDK series boards usage, helping users manage all their RDK boards. System Updates: Provides new board upgrade method, one-click access to latest RDK OS with just a data cable for quick board upgrades. |
| 🔄 hbupdate | Click to Visit | hbupdate is a professional tool for flashing RDK development board operating system images and minimal boot images |
| 💾 Image Flashing Tools | Rufus | Software tools for writing image files to SD cards, supporting multiple image formats |
| 🖥️ SSH Remote Tools | MobaXterm / Putty | Tool software for remote connection and management of RDK development kits, providing SSH, SFTP, and other functions |
| ⚙️ Related Drivers | Serial Driver (CP210x) / android_hobot | Essential system driver programs to ensure proper device connection and communication |
Certification Resources
📁 Certification - Contains all product certification files
| 🏷️ Product Name | 🇪🇺 CE RED | 🇪🇺 CE EMC | 🇺🇸 FCC | 🇯🇵 MIC | 🇨🇳 SRRC | 🇰🇷 KCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDK X5 | 📄 CE RED | 📄 CE EMC | 📄 FCC | 📄 MIC | 📄 SRRC | 📄 KCC |
| RDK X3 | 📄 CE RED | 📄 CE EMC | 📄 FCC | 📄 MIC | 📄 SRRC | - |
| 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 use only.
| 🏷️ Resource Type | 📄 Specifications | 🔧 Schematics | 📐 Mechanical Drawings | 🎯 3D Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDK X3 1.0 | 📋 Specifications | 🔧 Schematics | 📐 2D Drawings | 🎯 3D Models |
Important Notes
⚠️ 1. Version Compatibility
Before flashing, ensure the hardware model matches the image to avoid compatibility issues.
- RDK X3 Pi 1.0 Version: Requires images from the 1.x.x directory
- RDK X3 Module: Must be used with a Raspberry Pi CM4 carrier board
🔥 2. Flashing Instructions
- RDK Module Series: First-time use is recommended to upgrade the system through Flashing Tool
- System Version Query: Use commands
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 Exchange Group