Platform MCU firmware

[Luigee]

Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the Code for the Microchip (ATMEGA328PB) Processor on the Genesys-5ev or the Genesys-3eg ?

[JColvin]

Hi @Luigee,

I have reached out to learn if Digilent has plans to distribute the firmware used on the ATMega present on the two Genesys ZU boards as the source code is currently not on the Resource Center, https://digilent.com/reference/programmable-logic/genesys-zu/start.

Thanks,
JColvin

[JColvin]

Hi @Luigee,

I confirmed with the R&D manager that Digilent does not have any plans to release additional material regarding the Platform MCU firmware beyond what is available in the Reference Manual, https://digilent.com/reference/programmable-logic/genesys-zu/reference-manual#platform_mcu.

Thanks,
JColvin

[Luigee]

 Isn't the purpose of purchasing this "evaluation" card to jump start our development? Does it configure any power sequencing? 

[asmi]

5 hours ago, Luigee said:

Isn't the purpose of purchasing this "evaluation" card to jump start our development?

Sometimes I have a feeling that people at Digilent who make decisions never touched an FPGA board in their entire life, so they have no idea what it takes to take a full advantage of everything a board can do.

[Luigee]

agree!! just like leaving a schematic sheet blank that should have contained the USB Maintenance interface. What was the purpose of that? 

[asmi]

2 hours ago, Luigee said:

agree!! just like leaving a schematic sheet blank that should have contained the USB Maintenance interface. What was the purpose of that? 

After Xilinx themselves published tools and reference schematics which allow everyone to create such a tool should they want, it makes no sense for them to continue hiding it. 

Edited July 6, 2023 by asmi