Gadget Factory

Jack Gassett

  • HowTo: Papilio Loader GUI on Linux

    The Papilio Loader Java GUI now runs on Linux. See how to install and run for yourself, this tutorial is for Ubuntu Linux. Download the Linux tar file from Gadget Factory download section and extract to your directory of choice. Ensure that libftdi-dev and the Java SDK is installed. In ubuntu do the following command:…

  • A free version of Microblaze Soft Processor available in Coregen!

    Ever wanted to check out Xilinx’s premier Microblaze Soft Processor but the $500 EDK license was too pricey? Well, Magnus Karlsson pointed out that there is a free lightweight version of Microblaze, called Microblaze MCS, available in ISE’s Coregen wizard. Even better, here is a tutorial showing how to get up and running with it!…

  • Having problems installing Xilinx ISE on Windows 8 64bit? Here is a fix! (Video included)

    Hamster recently tipped us to a working fix for file dialog crashes in Xilinx ISE x64 on Windows 8. This issue has really been a thorn in the side for a lot of users, so it’s great to have this info! Rename libPortability.dll to libPortability.dll.orig, and copy libPortabilityNOSH.dll to libPortability.dll. Do this in: C:\Xilinx\14.5\ISE_DS\ISE\lib\nt64 C:\Xilinx\14.5\ISE_DS\common\lib\nt64…

  • Linux on the Papilio Pro?

    Linux on the Papilio Pro? Alvaro Lopes has Linux running on the ZPUino simulator and expects it to run on PPro soon! Watch the video of Linux running on the ZPUino simulator, everything including the SD card is simulated and helped him speed up the porting process. Now that everything is working in the simulator…

  • Alex makes HDMI Wing to drive salvaged laptop display with Papilio Plus!

    Alex designs an HDMI Wing and a custom PCB that lets him connect his salvaged LVDS laptop monitor to the HDMI Wing on his Papilio Plus. Next we need to get this working on the soon to come Papilio Pro! To read the full thread. Finally! PCB goodness in them mails. Feels like xmas. First…

  • $39.99 LogicStart MegaWing back in stock at Gadget Factory store!

      Where to buy: Demo video:

  • BenL’s first cut at a Real Time 3D Display Core!

    Ben Leperchey is at it again with a 3D display core on the Papilio Plus FPGA board. He just posted the first bit file to the Gadget Factory forum:  

  • Papilio Arcade Blaster V1.3 adds 15 new game variants and LogicStart MegaWing support!

    We just uploaded the newest version of the Arcade Blaster application. There are 15 new game variants and LogicStart MegaWing support for all PacMan variants. If you have a LogicStart MegaWing this is the easiest way to play video games on it! The Arcade Blaster is a multi-platform application that simplifies using Papilio Arcade kit…