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Top-Level Connections
In this project, the FPGA Master and FPGA Slave are interconnected as follows: Common signal...
Blocks Used
Block Function spi_master Generates SCLK, MOSI, and CS_n; sends ...
SPI Protocol Overview
SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) is a synchronous, full-duplex communication protocol used for h...
FPGA Synthesis and Programming
Access the Synthesis tab. Click Start Synthesis. If all items turn green, connect y...
Project Simulation
Access the Simulate tab. Click Advanced Simulation. Click Menu → Run Iverilog. ...
Assembling the Blocks in ChipInventor
Below are the connections that must be made between the blocks: Block: startAll Input: clk...
Understanding the Project Blocks
The main blocks used in this project are: Block Function startAll ...
Introduction to the I2C Protocol
The I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) protocol is one of the most used communication protocols in em...
Hardware Validation
1. Access the Main tab. 2. Click on Serial Console. 3. Set the baud rate to 115200. 4. Send a ...
FPGA Synthesis and Programming
Once the simulation is validated: 1. Go to the Synthesize tab. 2. Click Start Synthesis. 3. Co...
Connecting the Blocks
Assemble the project with the following configuration: uart_rx Block Inputs: clk → system ...
Blocks Used in the Project
The project uses the following blocks based on the provided Verilog modules: uart_rx: Respon...
Understanding the UART Protocol
UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter) is a widely used asynchronous serial communica...
How to Use the INOUT Block in ChipInventor
1. Introduction The INOUT block in ChipInventor allows you to configure an FPGA pin to operate b...
Synthesis and Programming the FPGA
After confirming your design is error-free: Click the Synthesize tab. Select Start Synt...
Project Simulation
Click the Simulate tab on the top menu. Select Advanced Simulation. In advanced mod...
Understanding the blocks
For this project, we will use four main blocks: spi_ctrl: Controls SPI communication with th...
Hardware Validation
After programming the FPGA: 1. Assemble the physical platform with two servo motors connected to...
FPGA Synthesis and Programming
1. Click on Synthesize. 2. Select Start Synthesis and wait until all items turn green. 3. Conne...
Project Simulation
Before programming the FPGA, simulate your project behavior: Click on the Simulate tab. ...