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13 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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13 years ago

The ISP1362 seems to be a bit more difficult to configure ... Have you searched the forums about this USB controller ? Doesn't seem to be as popular as the ftdi devices though ...

The FTDI chips are really easy to use !! They can do JTAG too (don't know if the ISP1362 can do that ) . And you don't need to understand the USB protocol at all ! It's almost a plug & play device .