Session 1: Introduction & Development Pipeline

Assignment

Install the course toolchain (Docker container) Run a “hello world” synthesis Follow “quickstart.md” and document this working.

Running the virtual instance, I can open the files and explore the content.

running the .vcd file with the gtkwave command lets me see what the signals are doing. Looking at this I can tell that the LED flashes briefly when the button is held high.

Running the cat command, I can see the code for the different programs.

I also copied one of the files and modified the code myself by changing the fortunes.

I tested my changes but can’t see the results..

So i modified it again in a different spot.

Next steps 1-5 say to Tape out and submit your design for fabrication. I appreciate the enthusiasm.