AmiCube DEV1 for Edge FPGA Board

The AmiCube DEV1 is a dedicated development and I/O board for running and testing the AmiCube Minimig core on Artix-7 using the low-cost Edge FPGA baseboard.

It gives developers and advanced users the physical interfaces needed to work with the Minimig AGA core in a practical hardware setup: joystick ports, PS/2 input, protected power rails, proper level shifting, and video output paths for HDMI and VGA development.

Important: this product includes the AmiCube DEV1 board only. The Edge Artix-7 FPGA baseboard is not included and must be sourced separately.

Edge Artix-7 PlatformDesigned to work with the Edge Artix-7 FPGA board as a low-cost AmiCube Minimig development setup.

Dual DB9 JoystickClassic DB9 controller ports for real retro input during testing and gameplay.

PS/2 Keyboard/MouseDedicated PS/2 input support for reliable Minimig development and use.

HDMI and VGASupports modern HDMI scaling work and VGA/RTG development paths through the core.

3.3 V and 5 V RailsProtected onboard power rails with fuses for a more robust lab setup.

True Level ShiftingProper handling for 5 V peripheral signals instead of simple resistor-only shortcuts.

Core and ScriptsIncludes digital AGA core files, flashing scripts, and documentation for iteration.

Developer FocusedMade for testing, debugging, porting, and validating the AmiCube Minimig core.

Key Features

Built for the Edge Artix-7 FPGA board: a practical add-on platform for AmiCube Minimig core development and testing.
Dual DB9 joystick ports: connect classic Amiga-style controllers directly for realistic input testing.
PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports: dependable input for Workbench, games, debugging, and FPGA core validation.
HDMI and VGA workflow: suitable for HDMI scaling experiments, VGA output, and RTG-oriented testing through the core.
Protected power design: onboard 3.3 V and 5 V rails include fuse protection for a cleaner development setup.
Protection diodes and level shifting: designed to bridge classic 5 V peripheral signals with modern FPGA logic more safely.
Clean signal routing: laid out for stable joystick and PS/2 operation in a real hardware environment.
Digital files included: AmiCube Minimig AGA core, flashing scripts, and documentation are included digitally.

Development Purpose

AmiCube DEV1 is intended as a hands-on engineering board, not just a passive adapter. It is useful for porting, debugging, testing new features, validating I/O behavior, and experimenting with Amiga-compatible FPGA logic on modern Artix-7 hardware.

It is especially useful for developers who want a repeatable hardware platform while the AmiCube Minimig core evolves toward more capable FPGA systems.

Video Output Notes

HDMI: used for modern display output and scaling work, including zoom modes that help many games fill more of the screen.
VGA: useful for RTG-oriented testing and development, depending on the loaded core and configuration.
Core behavior can change: video features depend on the current AmiCube Minimig core build and FPGA setup.