The Mojo v3 FPGA Development Board is a magical tool for digital circuit enthusiasts. Just as "mojo" means the art of casting magic spells, with this board, you can create your own digital magic! It's a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), which gives you the unique opportunity to configure digital circuits according to your own needs. What makes it stand out from other FPGAs is its user - friendly design and the detailed tutorials provided by Embedded Micro. The Mojo v3 aims to get you quickly started with FPGA development. This board uses the logic - optimized Spartan 6 Lx9 and the high - performance ATmega32U4, ensuring plenty of processing power. The ATmega32U4 comes with a USB (DFU) bootloader, allowing you to easily upgrade the firmware without buying an additional programmer. When powered on, the ATmega configures the FPGA from the flash memory and then enters slave mode, enabling your FPGA designs to communicate with the microcontroller and access the serial port and analog inputs. Key features include a Spartan 6 XC6SLX9 FPGA, 84 digital IO pins, 8 analog inputs, 8 general - purpose LEDs, an LED to indicate correct FPGA configuration, on - board voltage regulation for 4.8 - 12V, an ATmega32U4 for FPGA configuration, USB communication and analog pin reading, and on - board flash memory to store the FPGA configuration file. You can also find related documents such as datasheets for the Spartan 6 XC6SLX9 and ATmega32U4, schematics, Eagle Files, and a tutorial page.
Using the Mojo v3 FPGA Development Board is quite easy. First, power on the board. Once it's powered, the ATmega will automatically configure the FPGA from the flash memory. After the FPGA is set up, you can start working on your digital circuit designs. Your designs can communicate with the microcontroller, which gives you access to the serial port and analog inputs. When it comes to firmware upgrades, thanks to the USB (DFU) bootloader on the ATmega32U4, you don't need to buy a separate programmer. Just follow the instructions in the provided tutorials to install the upgrades. As for voltage, make sure to provide a power supply between 4.8 - 12V, as the on - board voltage regulation is designed for this range. For maintenance, keep the board in a clean and dry environment. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you encounter any issues, refer to the datasheets and schematics. And don't forget to check the tutorial page, as it has a lot of useful information to help you get the most out of your Mojo v3 FPGA Development Board.
