arty z7 sdk cannot find fpga

[SuMatt]

I have followed the tutorial : https://reference.digilentinc.com/learn/programmable-logic/tutorials/arty-z7-getting-started-with-zynq/start to the letter.

I export the hardware to the sdk, launch the sdk, paste the example code into the source file but when I click program fpga it gives an error:

program FPGA failed, 

Reason:

could not find FPGA device on the board for connection "Local".

Obviously I have the usb cable connecting the host and target. I have tried with the jumper set to both usb powered and external power (as I have a 12v adapter). I have tried using a usb hub with a higher power capability. I have tried programming with the jumper connected in all three boot modes (jtag, sd, qspi). 

The power light comes on when booted from anything. The leds toggle when booted from qspi, clearing executing some code in the zynq. When booted from qspi the rx led flashing once. When turned on with jtag set on j4, rx led near usb port does not light up.

Any help with this would be great.

windows 7 os

[jpeyron]

Hi @SuMatt,

Welcome to the forums. What OS are you running on your PC.  If windows, does the the arty-z7 show in the Device manager in Ports and in Universal serial bus controller? Please download Adept 2 here. Is Adept 2 able to recognize the Arty-Z7? Please attach screen shots of your device manager and adept 2 with the Arty-Z7 connected. Have you tried using a different PC

thank you,

Jon

[SuMatt]

jpeyron thank you, downloading adept 2 and a restart did the trick. 

It seems like that should be mentioned in some of the documentation although I don't believe I saw it in the files I looked at. Is there more documentation I am not aware of?

I have found:

https://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data Sheets/Digilent PDFs/Arty_Z7_RM_Web.pdf

https://reference.digilentinc.com/vivado/getting-started-with-ipi/start

and four examples. Is there more?

thank you again for your quick response

[jpeyron]

Hi @SuMatt,

Here is the Arty-Z7 resource center. Here is a search for the Arty-Z7-20 on our GitHUB.  Is there a specific project you are looking into doing for the Arty-Z7-20?

cheers,

Jon

[mikewesterman2018]

On 11/7/2018 at 11:06 PM, SuMatt said:

jpeyron thank you, downloading adept 2 and a restart did the trick. 

It seems like that should be mentioned in some of the documentation although I don't believe I saw it in the files I looked at. Is there more documentation I am not aware of?

I have found:

https://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data Sheets/Digilent PDFs/Arty_Z7_RM_Web.pdf

https://reference.digilentinc.com/vivado/getting-started-with-ipi/ buy essays cheap

and four examples. Is there more?

thank you again for your quick response

I'd say you to check GitHub too as I am sure you'll find there any required help with your project.