Gadget Factory

Software Release

  • 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:…

  • 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…

  • First release of RetroCade Synth Windows Installer!

    We just put the first version of the Windows installer for RetroCade Synth in the download area. This new installer groups all RetroCade resources together and makes them easily accessible from the Start menu. The RetroCade Synth is made by Gadget Factory and was started on Kickstarter: Welcome to the R-R-R-R-RetroCade Synth from Gadget Factory. …

  • Papilio Bit File Loader GUI Now Available!

    We are proud to announce that we have just released a GUI bit file loader for the Papilio! We already have a command line tool and a dialog based menu interface for loading bit files to the Papilio but the Papilio Loader GUI 2.0 beta is the first full GUI.   (Stay tuned, Linux and Mac versions coming soon.)…

  • Papilio Programmer 1.6 Released

    Version 1.6 of the Papilio Programmer is officially available for download. The new release fixes the bug causing long SPI Flash programming issues, adds improvements to the menu options, and includes a Windows Installer. A new Quickstart Guide with installation videos is also being released at Papilio.cc. Changes: SPI Flash programming takes 3-5 seconds now…

  • ZPUino Alpha 4 available.

    Alvaro has released Alpha 4 of the ZPUino. Alpha 4 adds support for the Papilio One 500K board. Alvaro has put out a call for any demo requests that people would like to see for the ZPUino on the Papilio One. Don’t miss this chance to request something that you’ve been wanting to see done.…

  • OpenBench Logic Sniffer 3.07 “Demon” Core Release!

    Download the OpenBench Logic Sniffer 3.07 “Demon” core Release from the new Logic Sniffer information portal.   There has been a lot of new progress with the OpenBench Logic Sniffer. “Dogsbody” has contributed an exciting new Verilog core that adds some significant improvements:   3.07 OpenBench Logic Sniffer Release 3.07 FPGA “Demon” Core Fix for…

  • OpenBench Logic Sniffer 3.06 “Demon” Core Test Release!

    Download the OpenBench Logic Sniffer 3.06 “Demon” core Test Release.   There has been a lot of new progress with the OpenBench Logic Sniffer. “Dogsbody” has contributed an exciting new Verilog core that adds some significant improvements: RLE works correctly for all memory depths. HP 16550a Advanced triggering mode. (The client does not support this…