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Ben demonstrates how to get started with FPGAs and CPLDs, devices that let you program logic.
Quartus II is not a planet from Star Trek, rather the tool you use you program a CPLD. Ben uses an example to show its use in VHDL.
Ben quickly explains binary math, then shows it physically working on the CPLD.
Another popular language is Verilog. Ben demonstrates an example of this coding type.
A demonstration of The Longhorn Engineer's custom dot matrix display - a great example of when FPGA's are beter than embedded processors.
about 20 hours ago
@JimmyTransistor Don't forget falling through 95% of atmosphere and not burning up, even though they said "We'll Burn Up!" UG...
about 20 hours ago
@AlexPeretto Thanks for watching!
about 20 hours ago
I saw this Xbox Laptop Kickstarter at Maker Faire http://t.co/7kNjzX1xJC Seemed pretty solid!
about 22 hours ago
Hollywood, enough "controlling someone who's not what they seem to create a war on terror for profit" plotlines already. It's 2013 not 2004.
yesterday
Since it takes more than 160 characters, my Xbox One thoughts: http://t.co/FjfbAzibTK
yesterday
@denistsoi Wow it's very much like the current 360. But with a HUGE heatsink and fan. They aren't taking any chances with that :)
