ADI Kuiper Linux

Kuiper is a specialized Debian-based Linux distribution designed specifically for Analog Devices hardware and evaluation boards. It provides a complete, ready-to-use environment with ADI libraries, tools, and applications pre-configured for seamless hardware integration.

Whether you're prototyping with an ADI evaluation board, developing embedded applications, or building software-defined radio solutions, Kuiper gives you a solid foundation to start immediately without the complexity of manual system configuration.

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Quick Start

1. Check prerequisites (see details): Ubuntu 22.04 + Docker

2. Get Kuiper image:

   • Quick option: Download pre-built from GitHub Actions
   • Custom option: Clone and build your own

   git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/analogdevicesinc/adi-kuiper-gen
   cd adi-kuiper-gen
   sudo ./build-docker.sh

   For more details, see the quick start guide.

3. Write the image to an SD card and boot your device (see Using Kuiper Images)

For ADI evaluation boards: See Hardware Configuration for setup instructions.

Build Configurations

🔧 Basic Image (Default)

• Debian Bookworm base with boot files for Pi/Xilinx/Intel
• Perfect for headless applications and custom development

🖥️ Full Image

• Everything from Basic + XFCE desktop + complete ADI library suite
• Perfect for development workstations and evaluation

⚙️ Custom Image

• Configurable combination of any available components
• Perfect for production deployments and specialized applications

What's Included

• Core System: Debian Bookworm optimized for ARM devices
• ADI Libraries: libiio, pyadi-iio, libm2k, libad9361, libad9166 (optional)
• Development Tools: IIO Oscilloscope, Scopy, GNU Radio (optional)
• Hardware Support: Boot files for Raspberry Pi, Xilinx, and Intel platforms
• Desktop Environment: XFCE with VNC access (optional)

All optional components are configurable - build exactly what you need for your project.