Gadget Factory

2010

  • Barcode Genie Modify Sketch Tutorial

    This two part screencast shows how easy it is to make changes to the Barcode Genie sketch in order to add new features and functionality. It also shows the unique ability to move the SD card to different Wing slots by simply changing a couple lines of code. To learn more about the Barcode Genie…

  • Papilio PIC prototypes assembled.

    Papilio PIC prototypes were built for the world store today. The plan for the Papilio PIC is to add support for this PIC based board to the Arduino IDE. The unique PPS (Peripheral Pin Select) functionality of the selected PIC micro allows this inexpensive board to work with the Papilio Wings. Adding support for the…

  • BPW5008 Papilio Infrared Wing Quick Start Screencast

    This screencast shows how to get started with the Papilio Infrared Wing connected to the Papilio Platform FPGA development board. An example Arduino sketch captures an IR remote control command, saves it in memory, and sends the IR command back out on command. Also demonstrated is how easy it is to move an Infrared Wing…

  • Classic Cabinet Joystick with Papilio Arcade kit

    The Papilio Arcade kit is designed to quickly and easily connect Atari 2600 and Commodore style digital joysticks. But what if you want a more authentic control experience? No problem, it is a breeze to wire up classic arcade joysticks and buttons to the DB9 connector. This video shows a classic arcade joystick in action.

  • Papilio Arcade Prototype

    Here is a look at the prototype hardware for the under development Papilio Arcade kit. We have the prototype to a point that proves it works but are looking for any input, suggestions, and help with finalizing this Open Source design. Visit the Papilio Arcade discussion forum for updates, new schematics, preliminary documentation, and everything…

  • DCM (Digital Clock Manager) Tutorial

    One of the killer features of the Xilinx FPGA’s used in the Papilio Boards are the DCM’s (Digital Clock Manager). The DCM’s allow you to take the incoming 32Mhz clock from the external oscillator and generate any speed clock that you want! Even better, you get four DCM’s so you can generate four completely independent…

  • Logic Sniffer Test Release 2.12 – Dynamic Memory Depth

    A little while back we posted a call for help with the OpenBench Logic Sniffer project. The challenge was to add dynamic memory depth to the OpenBench Logic Sniffer VHDL code. Jochem Govers stepped up to the plate and submitted an excellent patch that does the job perfectly! As a prize for answering the challenge…

  • Tutorial: How to use the BASCOM-AVR IDE and the Papilio One to run BASIC programs on an FPGA

    Prior to starting this tutorial, you should verify that the FTDI drivers are installed correctly and verify that your Papilio One board is working correctly by following the Papilio One Quickstart Guide. Overview: This tutorial will demonstrate how to easily and seamlessly use the BASCOM-AVR IDE to develop and compile BASIC programs that will run…