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diff --git a/electronics/fpga-toolchain.page b/electronics/fpga-toolchain.page new file mode 100644 index 0000000..37ff174 --- /dev/null +++ b/electronics/fpga-toolchain.page @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +FPGA Toolchain Notes +========================== + +Setup Xilinx 13.3 WebPack on Ubuntu 11.10 64bit +------------------------------------------------- + +Installer archive is ~5gb, extracted will be about 5gb, install will be about +14gb. You'll probably need root. + +Download the appropriate WebPack ISE archive from the Xilinx website; you'll +need to create an `account <http://bugmenot.com>`_. While the download is +running, generate a WebPack license file (Xilinx.lic) and save that to your +home folder. + + $ mkdir /tmp/ise_install + $ cd /tmp/ise_install + $ tar xvf ~/Xilinx_ISE_DS_Lin_13.3_O.76xd.1.0.tar + $ cd Xilinx_ISE_DS_Lin_13.3_O.76xd.1.0/ + $ sudo ./xsetup # install as root! + + # agree to license agreements + # + # select WebPack + # + # defaults for license: "Acquire or Manage..." and "Ensure Linux + # System...". "Install Cable Drivers" failed for me. + # + # extract to /opt/Xilinx/13.3 + # + # in the license manager that pops up, go straight to "manage licenses" and + # import the one you generated + # + # done! + +To start the IDE run `/opt/Xilinx/13.3/ISE_DS/ISE/bin/lin64/ise` (set it up as +an alias or with a wrapper script). + |