The AmiCube DEV1 is a dedicated development platform designed for running and testing the AmiCube Minimig core on Artix-7, using a low-cost Edge FPGA baseboard.

This setup is ideal for developers and enthusiasts who want to experiment with new features, validate designs, and actively contribute to the evolution of next-generation Amiga-compatible FPGA systems.

👉 The base FPGA platform used with this board is the Edge Artix-7 FPGA Development Board, providing a powerful and affordable entry point into Artix-7 development.

🧪 Development & Testing Focus

AmiCube DEV1 is built as a hands-on engineering tool, enabling:

Testing and porting the AmiCube Minimig AGA core
Exploring new AmiCube hardware features
Rapid prototyping and debugging in a real hardware environment
Working with a modular FPGA setup without redesigning the full system

🔌 Integrated I/O & Hardware Features

🎮 Dual DB9 joystick ports
Fully compatible with classic Amiga controllers
⌨️ PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
Reliable input for development and testing
⚡ Robust power design
- Dedicated 3.3V and 5V rails
- On-board fuses for both rails
🛡️ Protection circuitry
- Protection diodes for safe operation
🔄 True level shifters
- Proper handling of +5V signals (not simple resistor hacks)
⚙️ Clean signal design
- Direct (“status-less”) implementation for joystick and PS/2 interfaces
- Designed for stability and real-world usage

🎮 Current Core Support

The AmiCube Minimig AGA core is already available and running on this platform.

🖥️ Video Output

HDMI
- Supports resolution scaling (zoom-in)
- Many games can run near full screen on modern displays
VGA
- Supports RTG (ReTargetable Graphics)
- Ideal for high-resolution Workbench environments

💡 Engineering Highlights

This is not a simple prototype board — it’s a carefully engineered development system designed to bridge modern FPGA logic with classic 5V peripherals in a safe and reliable way.