NetBSD/hpcmips

NetBSD/hpcmips

About NetBSD/hpcmips
NetBSD/hpcmips brings the NetBSD operating system to MIPS based Windows CE PDA machines. Currently, the VR4102, VR4111, VR4121, VR4122, VR4131, TX3912, and TX3922 processors are supported.
The port name "hpcmips" comes from the name for some of the hardware that NetBSD/hpcmips runs on: MIPS based systems in Microsoft's H/PC (Handheld PC) form factor. A H/PC machine contains a keyboard and a touch screen and generally has 8MB or more of RAM. The port supports the HPC form factor, as well as the H/PC Pro and PsPC (Palmsized PC) form factors. (Many PsPC machines are used by the developers for active development.)
Because of the hardware platforms it supports, NetBSD/hpcmips is an ideal platform to use for mobile computing applications. And, of course, NetBSD/hpcmips supports all of the standard features you expect from NetBSD, such as IPv6 and IPsec.

NetBSD/hpcmips News

2005-12-23: NetBSD 3.0 released
NetBSD 3.0 released with support for 57 architectures. More information is available in the 3.0 release announcement.

2005-11-02: NetBSD 2.1 released
NetBSD 2.1, the first maintenance release of the netbsd-2 release branch, has been released with binary distributions for 48 architectures. More information is available in the 2.1 release announcement.

2004-12-09: NetBSD 2.0 released
NetBSD 2.0 released with support for 48 architectures. More information is available in the 2.0 release announcement.

2004-03-01: NetBSD 1.6.2 released
NetBSD 1.6.2 released with support for 40 architectures. More information is available in the 1.6.2 release announcement.

2003-04-21: NetBSD 1.6.1 released
NetBSD 1.6.1 released with support for 40 architectures. More information is available in the 1.6.1 release announcement.

2002-09-24: NetBSD 1.6 fix for IBM z50
NetBSD 1.6 kernel for IBM z50 released. 1.6 native kernel has PCIC(i82365 clone) timing problem on IBM z50.

2002-09-14: NetBSD 1.6 released
NetBSD 1.6 released with support for 39 architectures. More information is available in the 1.6 release announcement.

2002-07-22: NetBSD 1.5.3 released
NetBSD 1.5.3 released with support for 20 architectures. More information is available in the 1.5.3 release announcement.

2002-04-28: -current snapshot available
A NetBSD/hpcmips binary snapshot, based off of -current sources as of 2002-04-28, is now available in the NetBSD/hpcmips snapshot area of the ftp server. (snapshot deprecated. NetBSD 1.6 was released on 2002-09-14)

2002-04-28: 1.5.3_RC2 snapshot available
A NetBSD/hpcmips binary snapshot, based off of NetBSD 1.5.3_RC2 sources is now available in the NetBSD/hpcmips snapshot area of the ftp server. (snapshot deprecated. NetBSD 1.5.3 was released on 2002-07-22)

2002-03-25: VR4121 Audio Interface Unit Support
Audio Interface Unit Driver for VR4121 had merged into NetBSD-current by Katsuomi HAMAJIMA.

2001-09-13: NetBSD 1.5.2 released
NetBSD 1.5.2 released with support for 21 architectures. More information is available in the 1.5.2 release announcement.

2001-07-11: NetBSD 1.5.1 released
NetBSD 1.5.1 released with support for 21 architectures. More information is available in the 1.5.1 release announcement.

2001-05-12: 1.5.1_BETA2 snapshot available
A NetBSD/hpcmips 1.5.1_BETA2 snapshot, based off of 1.5.1 sources as of 2001-05-10, is now available in the NetBSD/hpcmips snapshot area of the ftp server. (snapshot deprecated. NetBSD 1.5.1 was released on July 11th, 2001)

2001-04-26: -current snapshot available
A NetBSD/hpcmips binary snapshot, based off of -current sources as of 2001-04-22, is now available in the NetBSD/hpcmips snapshot area of the ftp server. (snapshot deprecated. NetBSD 1.6 was released on 2002-09-14)

2001-04-10: 1.5.1_BETA snapshot available
A NetBSD/hpcmips 1.5.1_BETA snapshot, based off of 1.5.1 sources as of 2001-04-06, is now available in the NetBSD/hpcmips snapshot area of the ftp server. (snapshot deprecated. NetBSD 1.5.1 was released on July 11th, 2001)

Archive of NetBSD/hpcmips news items

Supported System Models

Many kinds of H/PC, H/PC Pro, and PsPC systems are supported by NetBSD/hpcmips. View the supported system table to see if your system is supported.

Supported Processors

VR4102, VR4111, VR4121, VR4131, TX3912, and TX3922 processors are supported by NetBSD/hpcmips. View the processor comparison table to see if your processor is supported.

NetBSD/hpcmips Resources

hpcmips kernel source cvsweb
The Windows CE eMbedded Visual Tools 3.0
Audio driver for VR4121 by Katsuomi Hamajima are merged on NetBSD-current,2002 Jan.6 later.

Casio E-65 IPv6/v4 Pocket Webserver [185g/165cc] by Naoki FUKAUMI. (This site might be unreachable because of an overhaul.)
NetBSD/hpcmips for newbies by D.Hatano

Linux-VR Resources

Kei's Linux-VR Home Page (in Japanese)

NetBSD/hpcmips Information

FAQ
User How-To page
Developer How-To page
Developer To-do List
binary compatibility

NetBSD/cobalt
NetBSD/arc
NetBSD/playstation2
NetBSD/pmax
ULTRIX
Linux

MGL2 support
IPv6 & IPsec support
Running NetBSD on emulated hardware
FTP Mirror Sites
Binary snapshots of "NetBSD-current"
page in Japanese
Installation procedure

PostScript,
Text,
more viewer

Mailing Lists

NetBSD/hpcmips mailing list (English language) (subscribe) (archive)
NetBSD/hpcmips mailing list (Japanese language)

Related Links

GXemul, a functional machine emulator which also emulates NEC MobilePro 770/800.

Mail the NetBSD/hpcmips port maintainer

Processor Comparison

CPU	Cache Size	MIPS Core	DRAM Interface	PCMCIA Controller	ISA	Max MHz	Features
VR4101	I=2k data=1k	R4000	16 bit 8MB EDO	None	2MB Linear address; 8/16 bit width	33MHz	64 Key kbd
VR4102	I=4k data=1k	R4000	32/16 bit 32MB EDO	VR4171	64MB Linear Address; dynamic bus-sizing	66MHz	Serial, Audio, 96 Key kbd, D/A conv
VR4111 (in Japanese)	I=16k data=8k	R4000	32 Bit 64MB DRAM		dynamic bus-sizing	100MHz	Serial, Audio, 96 Key kbd, D/A conv
VR4121 (in Japanese)	I=16k data=8k	R4000	DRAM/SDRAM	VRC4171A		168MHz	Serial, Audio, 96 Key kbd, D/A conv
VR4131	I=16k data=16k	R4000	SDRAM			200MHz	Serial, IrDA
TX3912 / TMP3912U	I=4k data=1k	R3000	DRAM/SDRAM			73.7MHz
TX3922 / TMP3922U	I=16k data=8k	R3000	DRAM/SDRAM			166MHz	IrDA
PR31100	I=4k data=1k	R3000	SDRAM/DRAM	None		40Mhz	no MMU
PR31500	I=4k data=1k	R3000	SDRAM/DRAM	None		40Mhz	BE or LE modes
PR31700	I=4k data=1k	R3000	SDRAM/DRAM	Built-in		75MHz	BE or LE modes

Supported Machines

Sold in	Model	CPU	Video	RAM	Ports	Boot	PCIC	Keymap	Xserver
ePods Models
Disc	ePods One	TX3922 129MHz	8.2" 640x480	16MB	USBx2	Y	Y
Everex Models
Disc	FreeStyle A-10	54MHz VR4102	320x240 Mono	4/16		Y	Y	PsPC
Disc	FreeStyle A-15	66MHz VR4111	320x240 Mono	8/16		Y	Y	PsPC
Disc	FreeStyle A-20	66MHz VR4111	320x240 Mono	16/?	Audio	Y	Y	PsPC
Disc	FreeStyle 540	78MHz VR4111	320x240x256	16/?				PsPC
Takagi Sangyo Models
Japan	PT-M01	70MHz VR4111	320x240 Mono	16		Y	Y	PsPC
Japan	PT-C01	70MHz VR4111	320x240x256	16				PsPC
Fujitsu Models
World	PenCentra 130	131MHz VR4121	8" 640x480x256	16/48	2 USB, PS2		N/A	PsPC
Japan	INTERTOP CX300	VR4121	7.8" 640x480x64k	16/32		Y	Y	Y
Japan	INTERTOP CX310	168MHz VR4121	7.8" 640x480x64k	16/32	IrDA USB	Y	Y	Y	Y
LASER5 Models
Japan	L-Router	180MHz VR4122			i82559ER x 2	Y (*4)
NEC Models
Japan	MobileGearII MC-R300	78MHz VR4111	7.3" 640x240 Mono	8/16/32	IrDA	Y	Y	Y
Japan	MobileGearII MC-R320	131MHz VR4121	7.3" 640x240 Mono	16/32	IrDA	Y	Y	Y
Japan	MobileGearII MC/R330	131MHz VR4121	7.3" 640x240 Mono	16/32	IrDA
Japan	MobileGearII for DoCoMo	VR4111	7.3" 640x240 Mono	16/32		Y	Y	Y
Japan	MobileGearII MC/R430	168MHz VR4121	8.1" 640x240x64k	16/32	IrDA	Y	Y	Y	Y
Japan	MobileGearII MC-R500	VR4111	640x480x256			Y	Y	Y
Japan	MobileGearII MC-R510	131MHz VR4121	8.1" 640x240x256 / 640x240x64k(rom upgrade)	16/32	IrDA	Y	Y	Y
Japan	MobileGearII MC-R520	131MHz VR4121	8.1" 640x240x64k	16/32	IrDA	Y	Y	Y
Japan	MobileGearII MC/R530	168MHz VR4121	8.1" 640x240x64k	16/32	IrDA	Y	Y	Y	Y
Japan	sigmarion	168MHz VR4121	6.2" 640x240x64k	16/32	IrDA	Y	Y	Y	Y
Japan	sigmarionII	200MHz VR4131	6.2" 640x240x64k	32	IrDA, FOMA, USB via MC/PG-UK02	Y (*3)	Y		Y
Japan	MobileGearII MC/R450	168MHz VR4121	8.1" 640x240x64k	32/48	IrDA	Y	Y	Y	Y
Japan	MobileGearII MC/R550	168MHz VR4121	8.1" 640x240x64k	32/48	IrDA	Y 2:/netbsd	Y	Y	Y
Japan	MobileGearII MC-R700	131MHz VR4121	9.4" 800x600x64k	32	Vid, USB	Y	Y	Y	Y
Japan	MobileGearII MC/R730	168MHz VR4121	9.4" 800x600x64k	32	Vid, USB, SecureFinger(730F)	Y	Y	Y	Y
Disc	MobilePro 700
Disc	MobilePro 750C	80MHz VR4111	7.3" 640x240x64k	16/32	Video	Y	Y
World	MobilePro 770	131MHz VR4121	8.1" 640x240x64k	32/48	A/V	Y	Y	Y	Y
World	MobilePro 780	168MHz VR4121	8.1" 640x240x64k	32/48	A/V	Y	Y	Y	Y
World	MobilePro 790	168MHz VR4121	8.1" 640x240x64k	32/48	A/V	Y	Y	Y	Y
World	MobilePro 800	131MHz VR4121	9.4" 800x600x64k	32/32	A/V, USB	Y	Y		Y
World	MobilePro 880	168MHz VR4121	9.4" 800x600x64k	32/32	A/V, USB	Y	Y		Y (*5)
Japan	MobileGear MC-CS11	VR4102	480x240 Mono	4/4		Y	Y	Y
Japan	MobileGear MC-CS12	VR4102	480x240 Mono	8/8		Y	Y	Y
Japan	MobileGear MC-CS13	VR4102	480x240 Mono	16/16		Y	Y	Y
IBM Models
World	WorkPad z50	131MHz VR4121	8.2" 640x480x64k	16/48	Vid, Aud	Y	Y	Y	Y
CASIO Models
Japan	PocketPostPet	VR4121	320x240 4096			Booting
World	Cassiopeia E-10	100MHz VR4111	320x240 Mono	8	Audio		(*1)	PsPC
World	Cassiopeia E-11	100MHz VR4111	320x240 Mono	8	Audio		(*1)	PsPC
World	Cassiopeia E-15	69MHz VR4111	320x240 Mono	16	Audio	Y	(*1)	PsPC
Japan	Cassiopeia E-55	69MHz VR4111	240x320 Mono	16		Y	Y enable via CE (*1)	PsPC
Japan	Cassiopeia E-65	69MHz VR4111	240x320 Mono	16		Y	Y enable via CE (*1)	PsPC
Japan	Cassiopeia E-500	VR4121				Y	N (*1)	PsPC
World	Cassiopeia E-100	131MHz VR4121	320x240x64k	16	Audio	Y	N (*1)	PsPC
World	Cassiopeia E-105	131MHz VR4121	320x240x64k	32	Audio	Y	N (*1)	PsPC
World	Cassiopeia BE-300	166MHz VR4131	320x240x32k	16	Audio			PsPC
Japan	Cassiopeia BE-500	166MHz VR4131	320x240x32k	16	Audio			PsPC
Sharp Models
World	Mobilon Tripad PV-6000	90MHz VR4111	9.4" 640x480x256	16/32		Y	Y	Y
World	Mobilon Pro PV-5000	129MHz TX3922	8.2" 640x480x4096	16/16
World	Mobilon HC-4600	74MHz TX3912	6.5" 640x480x256	16/32
World	Mobilon HC-4500	74MHz PR31700	6.5" 640x240x256	16
Disc	Mobilon HC-4100	74MHz PR31700	6.5" 640x240 Mono	8		Y	Y	Y
Japan	HC-1200	74MHz PR31700	6.5" 640x480x256			Y	YTX3912	Y
Japan	Telios HC-AJ1		8.4" 800x600 64K	16/32		Y	Y	Y	Y USB mouse
Japan	Telios HC-AJ2	129MHz	8.4" 800x600 64K	32	IrDA USB	Y	Y	Y	Y USB mouse
Japan	Telios HC-AJ3	TX3922 129MHz	8.4" 800x600 64K	32	IrDA USB	Y	Y	Y
Japan	Telios HC-VJ1C	129MHz	7.1" 800x480 64K	32	IrDA USB
Japan	Telios HC-VJ2C	TX3922 129MHz	7.1" 800x480 64K	32	IrDA USB	Y	Y	Y
World	Intermec 6651	TX3922 129MHz	7.1" 800x480 64K	32	IrDA USB
Victor Models
World	InterLink MP-C101	TX3922				Y LCD not turn on	Y	Y
World	InterLink MP-C303	180MHz VR4122	7" 1024x600 64K	32	IrDA USB
Japan	InterLink au1	129MHz		32
Vadem Models
Disc	Clio C-1000	90MHz VR4111	9.4" 640x480x256	16/32		Y	Y	Y
World	Clio C-1050	168MHz VR4121	9.4" 640x480 64K	32
Compaq Models
World	Compaq2010c	75MHz TX3912	5.9" 640x480x256	8/32		IT8368EY	Y	Y	Y 8bit
World	Compaq810	75MHz TX3912	6.5" 640x480x4 mono	8/32		IT8368EY	Y	Y
World	Aero 2100	70MHz VR4111	320x240x256	16/32	Audio	Y	N	PsPC
World	Aero 1530	70MHz VR4111	320x240 mono	16/32	Audio	Y	N	PsPC
Japan	PRESARIO 213	70MHz VR4111	320x240x256	16/32	Audio			PsPC
Philips Models
World	Nino 200	75MHz PR31700	320x240 Mono	4/8		N		PsPC
World	Nino 300	75MHz R3910	320x240 Mono	4/8		N		PsPC
World	Nino 500	75MHz ????	320x240x256	16/16				PsPC
Disc	Velo 500	75MHz PR31700	6.2" 640x240 Mono	16/24
Itronix Models
World	T-5200	74MHz PR31700	7.3" 640x240 Mono	16/16	Audio
Samsung Models
Japan	iZZi Pro/eGo-note	148MHz TMPR3922U	8.2" 640x480x256	16/48	Video, USB
Japan	InfoGear	75MHz PR31700	320x240 Mono	2/8				PsPC
BCom Models
Japan	Mars	75MHz PR31700	320x240 Mono	4/8/20				PsPC
Trogon Models
World	2000 Plus	??MHz VR4102	320x240 Mono	16				PsPC
Disc	C2001/C2002	54MHz VR4111	320x240 Mono	4/16				PsPC
Disc	C2000	??MHz VR4102	320x240 Mono	4				PsPC
Uniden Models
Disc	PC-100	75MHz PR31700	320x240 Mono	4/8				PsPC

Note1: Need Cassiopeia PCMCIA/CF controller information: Cassiopeia E-500 has NM2004COM2K in it.; Cassiopeia E-11 has Casio-branded IC, marked "UPD65843-Y03" and "9829KU203" in it.; It seems that they aren't compatible with generic PCIC.
Note2: Need keymap information in world model.
Note3: use hpcboot.exe.
Note4: write rom image (romboot.bin netbsd.bin).
Note5: Tested with NetBSD 2.0_BETA

Keyboard map search method for unknown machines: Boot in single user mode.; Press keys and note the KeyScanCode's.; Fill vr/vrkiu.c default_keytrans[] with scancode, dev/pckbc/wskbdmap_mfii.c:pckbd_keydesc_us[] is KeyCodeMapping.; Send feedback with your results using send-pr(1) (port-hpcmips category).; Keymap information is here.

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