BladeRF USB crashes on Beaglebone Black, Ubuntu 14.04

[vanushv]

OS: Ubuntu 14.04, on Beaglebone black. Using latest gr-osmosdr, FPGA and firmware.

With a simple gnuradio flowgraph (bladeRF source -> null sink, null sink -> bladeRF sink), the bladeRF crashes and is unable to be accessed except on reboot.

The flowgraph is started, then stopped after 5 seconds.

https://gist.github.com/vanushv/69a84637d4ea631d3dc5

[jynik]

I've found that some of the USB controllers on embedded platforms aren't able to supply ample current to the device, resulting in strange failures when enabling various modules on the device (e.g., PLLs).

Could you verify if this crash persists when you power the device vi the DC barrel jack with a +5 DC source, as opposed to powering through the USB connection? I'd recommend a power source rated to at least 1.5A, just to err on the side of caution.

Note that when doing this, you'll have move the two jumpers on J70. See the Jumpered power selection DC barrel vs USB3 bus section of the schematic, or ask here or on the forums if you're unclear on this.

[vanushv]

I'll try this and get back to you.

[jynik]

@vanushv, any updates on this?

[jynik]

Since I haven't heard back on this, I'm going to close this issue. If the problem persists and you have more information, you may re-open it.