25 Nov
2009
25 Nov
'09
7:09 a.m.
Chuck Guzis wrote:
On 25 Nov 2009 at 0:33, Jim Brain wrote:
Can one use the ByteBlaster for Xilinx parts as well, or do I have to
buy two tools (I rather like the Xilinx part options better myself, but
the deal is on Altera stock.)
2. Anyone on list have any experience with MAX
7032A Altera CPLDs?
I'm working on a VIC-20 MIDI interface for a friend in Toronto,
and I'd love to use a small CPLD to make it more cost effective
to produce the MIDI cart. I've found TQFP 7032A units for
$.31/piece, but I've never done CPLD. I want to learn, and
thought if I at least knew someone could help me though the
first few bits (and help with the programming cable, etc., it'd
be much easier.
I've done some Max 7000S CPLDs. The ByteBlaster programmer is easy
to build and the Quartus development software is available free on
line. I believe it includes some examples.
Solid, or stranded? Tinned or bare copper?
stranded, either tinner or bare is fine. Teflon coating would be ideal
for the usage, but I hesitate on it because I can't seem to figure out
how to strip such wire.
--Chuck
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