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14 years ago

Using DE2 as a USB learning tool?

Hi, I just wanted to know if anyone has developed anything for the DE2 to turn it into a USB learning tool. It would be nice to be able to use the DE2's LEDs switches buttons and LCD panel to moni...
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14 years ago

yes, i'm trying to make a board that would allow me to view the characteristics of USB communication through example(debugging?). I've heard all about FTDI and everyone says that i should just use that for whatever USB related projects I have in mind. BUT, there are SO MANY projects out there that use USB. Isn't this a protocol that needs to be understood?

All philosophy/politics aside, I'd simply like to learn how to write some HDL that would allow me to use the ISP1362 on the DE2, so that i can write a driver(or not, maybe winusb coudl help me) for windows and use that to further my education of USB, by later adding switches, and the SD Card, audio etc.