LeapPad Explorer
Contents
Project Summary
The Leappad Explorer (like its predecessor the Didj and Leapster_Explorer) is a toy produced by Leapfrog marketed as an educational handheld gaming console for kids aged 4-9. Although it has a proprietary graphical front end, it runs a generic Linux distribution on the same ARM9-based processor as the Didj and Explorer. It also has built in accellerometer and camera, along with a bigger touch screen.
Source Code
Tutorials/How To's
Technical Information
CPU
- OEM branded version of the MagicEyes Pollux VF3520F Datasheet
- Marked "LF-1000" - LF-1000 Specifications
- ARM926ejs core
- Same CPU as found in the Didj
- Clocked at 393MHz
RAM
Storage
Display
480x272 5" LCD
Audio
1x Cirrus Logic CS43L22 audio codec
or
1x lfp100 custom leapfrog Audio chip - not confirmed
Networking support
Interface types
Physical connectors
- Cartridge socket (providing NAND, SDIO and UART) ?
- Mini USB port
- DC Power
- Headphone
- charger socket
Input devices
buttons, Touchscreen/stylus
acellerometer
Linux kernel
2.6.31
Misc
Flash support (via Flash Lite runtime)
OpenGL support
Onboard camera
Internal rumble motor - not confirmed
DJHI Card Compatibility
DJHI Card Compatibility - not confirmed