update: The code works fine for the DE2-70 board. Just make sure that Quartus does not complain about set-up and hold times. :)
i got a de-70 board and realized now that the sample code is not working on it right away. i will try to figure out if it is caused by the different rs232 chip on the board or if my interface causes the problem.
from my perspective the code should be fine. i will post an update once i solved the problem.
Spellic
@Colors: I have no experience with the NIOS stuff, maybe you post your request somewhere else? Besides, I am referring here to the DE2 boards with Cyclone II FPGA. I don't think those two chip family's are compatible.