Quick Start

Setup the toolchain

Go to Tools > Toolchain > Install

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Apio backend will be installed, and all its needed packages. This operation does not require Internet connection.

Setup the drivers

Connect your FPGA board and select Tools > Drivers > Enable. This operation requires administrator privileges.

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Note

In Windows, an external application (Zadig) is launched to replace the existing FTDI driver of the Interface 0 by libusbK.

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Upload a design

Go to Select > Board

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Go to File > Examples > 1. Basic > 01. One LED

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Then, you can verify, build or upload the project in Tools > Verify | Build | Upload.

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Here is the FPGA board with the LED0 turned on.

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