Firmware, FPGA cores, source files and setup tools
Download area for Minimig, Minimig ITX, MiST ITX and PiStorm68K related software. The tables below are grouped by board family so it is easier to choose the correct ARM/PIC firmware, FPGA core, source archive, manual, or programming utility.
Before flashing firmware or changing FPGA cores, keep a copy of the known-working SD card and configuration. Use the v1.97, v1.96, v1.91, or v1.8x sections according to the hardware revision you actually have.
Minimig v1.97 ITX
Current 6MB ITX firmware, source-linked packages, PiStorm/68K builds, and case documentation.
PiStorm68K
Manual and PiStorm-compatible files for Raspberry Pi based 68K acceleration.
MiST ITX
Firmware, starter utilities, and core bundles for MiST ITX systems.
Legacy Minimig
Older v1.96, v1.91, and v1.1 to v1.8x firmware families and archives.
ARM / PIC
Controller firmware for ARM, SuperPIC, and original PIC controller revisions.
FPGA Cores
Binary core files, source archives, and test builds for different CPU options.
Download Guide
Use this quick table to find the right section before downloading.
| Area | Best For | What You Will Find |
|---|---|---|
| Minimig v1.97 ITX | Current 6MB ITX boards | ARM firmware, PiStorm/68K builds, TF030 builds, source packages, and case PDF. |
| PiStorm68K | PiStorm/Minimig users | Manual plus PiStorm firmware packages. |
| MiST ITX | MiST ITX board setup | Firmware, starter pack, and cores. |
| Legacy Minimig | v1.96, v1.91, and v1.1 to v1.8x boards | Board-matched ARM, Bootrom, PiStorm/68K, TF030, source, and classic firmware archives. |
| Recommended files | Common maintenance downloads | PiStorm CPLD software, v1.8 cores, ARM flashing tools, and documentation. |
| Programming tools | Flashing and maintenance | SAM-BA, Tiny Bootloader, and PIC programming utilities. |
Current Minimig and Accelerator Files
Start here for the current Minimig v1.97 ITX firmware set, then PiStorm68K support files, then MiST ITX resources.
Minimig v1.97 ITX Firmware
Current firmware set for Minimig v1.97 ITX with ARM controller. This section includes ARM firmware, 68K/PiStorm core builds, TerribleFire 030 builds, source packages, and case installation instructions.
| Type | File | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| ARM | New 6MB ARM firmware | ARM controller firmware for v1.97 ITX 6MB boards. |
| FPGA BIN | New PiStorm and 68K firmware BIN | Binary core package for PiStorm and real 68K configurations. |
| Source | New PiStorm and 68K firmware SRC | Source archive for the v1.97 ITX PiStorm/68K build. |
| FPGA BIN | New TF030 firmware BIN | Binary core package for TerribleFire 030 configurations. |
| Source | New TF030 firmware SRC | Source archive for the v1.97 ITX TerribleFire 030 build. |
| Manual | Minimig v1.9 case installation | PDF instructions for installing the v1.9 ITX board in the original-style case. |
Files Related to PiStorm68K
PiStorm68K support files for using Raspberry Pi based 68K emulation with Minimig-compatible hardware. The Craig manual is a good starting point before flashing or changing CPLD/software files.
| Type | File | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | PiStorm manual by Craig | Setup and usage reference for the PiStorm/Minimig workflow. |
| Firmware | PiStorm Minimig compatible firmware | Main PiStorm firmware archive for Minimig compatibility. |
| Firmware | PiStorm Minimig firmware by Craig | Updated firmware package for the PiStorm/Minimig setup. |
Files Related to MiST ITX
Firmware, starter files, and core bundle for the MiST ITX board. The upstream MiST project is active on GitHub; use these files as the local Minimig.ca package set.
Reference project: github.com/mist-devel
| Type | File | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Firmware | Mist Arm Firmware | ARM firmware package for the MiST ITX controller. |
| Starter Pack | Starter pack utility | Useful starter files and utilities for a first setup. |
| Cores | Mist Cores | Core archive for MiST-compatible use. |
Legacy Minimig Firmware Families
Older Minimig board revisions are kept together here for maintenance, compatibility checks, source reference, and classic hardware work.
Minimig v1.96 Firmware
Firmware set for Minimig v1.96 boards with ARM controller support. Choose the build that matches the CPU or accelerator configuration installed in the system.
| Type | File | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| ARM | New ARM firmware | ARM controller firmware package. |
| Bootrom | Old Bootrom firmware BIN | Binary package for the older Bootrom configuration. |
| FPGA BIN | New PiStorm and 68K firmware BIN | Binary package for PiStorm and real 68K configurations. |
| FPGA BIN | New TF030 firmware BIN | Binary package for TerribleFire 030 configurations. |
| Source | New PiStorm and 68K firmware SRC | Source archive for PiStorm and real 68K configurations. |
| Source | New TF030 firmware SRC | Source archive for TerribleFire 030 configurations. |
Minimig v1.91 Firmware
Firmware set for Minimig v1.91 boards. This keeps the same useful split between ARM firmware, Bootrom, PiStorm/68K, TerribleFire 030, and matching source packages.
| Type | File | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| ARM | New ARM firmware | ARM controller firmware package. |
| Bootrom | Old Bootrom firmware BIN | Binary package for the older Bootrom configuration. |
| FPGA BIN | New PiStorm and 68K firmware BIN | Binary package for PiStorm and real 68K configurations. |
| FPGA BIN | New TF030 firmware BIN | Binary package for TerribleFire 030 configurations. |
| Source | New PiStorm and 68K firmware SRC | Source archive for PiStorm and real 68K configurations. |
| Source | New TF030 firmware SRC | Source archive for TerribleFire 030 configurations. |
Minimig v1.1 to v1.8x Firmware
Firmware family for earlier Minimig boards. These files are useful for maintaining older systems, testing historical builds, and working with the classic Minimig hardware lineage.
| Type | File | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| ARM | New ARM firmware | ARM controller firmware package for older Minimig revisions. |
| FPGA BIN | New PiStorm and 68K firmware BIN | Binary package for PiStorm and real 68K configurations. |
| Source | New PiStorm and 68K firmware SRC | Source archive for PiStorm and real 68K configurations. |
| FPGA BIN | New TF030 firmware BIN | Binary package for TerribleFire 030 configurations. |
| Source | New TF030 firmware SRC | Source archive for TerribleFire 030 configurations. |
Recommended and Current Files
A compact list of commonly used Minimig v1.8, PiStorm, core, and programming files kept near the top for maintenance work.
| Type | File | Purpose | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PiStorm CPLD software for Minimig | PiStorm CPLD/software support package for Minimig use. | Apr 15 2022 | 645K | |
| Recommended Minimig 1.8 core, 7/21MHz, 68HC000 | Recommended FPGA core for 68HC000 systems. | May 03 2022 | 208K | |
| Recommended Minimig 1.8 core, 7/42MHz, 68SEC000 | Recommended FPGA core for 68SEC000 systems. | May 03 2022 | 208K | |
| All Minimig 1.8 FPGA cores 10.5 to 63MHz for testing | Test archive with multiple core speed variants. | May 03 2022 | 1.7M | |
| Minimig v1.8 ARM fw Recommended | Recommended ARM firmware for Minimig v1.8. | Apr 18 2022 | 60K | |
| Minimig v1.8 ARM fw Backport Buggy | Backport ARM firmware kept for testing and reference. | Apr 18 2022 | 131K | |
| Windows SAM-BA ARM prog | Windows programming utility for ARM flashing. | Apr 18 2022 | 12M | |
| ARM flashing how-to | PDF guide for programming the ARM controller. | Apr 18 2022 | 4.4M |
Controller Firmware and Programming Tools
ARM, SuperPIC, original PIC, and programming utilities for flashing or maintaining different Minimig controller generations.
ARM and SuperPIC Firmware
Controller firmware and matching FPGA core files for ARM controller and SuperPIC based Minimig setups.
| Type | File | Purpose | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARM Controller Bootloader + Firmware | ARM controller bootloader and firmware archive. | Jun 16 2021 | 174K | |
| Super PIC 18F26K20 Bootloader | Bootloader HEX for the SuperPIC controller. | Jun 16 2021 | 773 | |
| Super PIC 18F26K20 Firmware | Firmware HEX for the SuperPIC controller. | Jun 16 2021 | 124K | |
| Super PIC 18F26K20 FPGA Core | Matching FPGA core binary for SuperPIC setups. | Jun 16 2021 | 208K | |
| Super PIC bootloader + firmware | Combined first-flash HEX containing bootloader and firmware. | Jun 16 2021 | 183K |
Original PIC Firmware
Files for the original PIC 18F252 controller used by early Minimig revisions.
| Type | File | Purpose | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original PIC 18F252 Bootloader | Bootloader HEX for the original PIC controller. | Jun 16 2021 | 667 | |
| Original PIC 18F252 Firmware | Firmware HEX for the original PIC controller. | Jun 16 2021 | 90K | |
| Original PIC 18F252 FPGA Core | Matching FPGA core binary for original PIC systems. | Jun 16 2021 | 208K |
Programming Tools
Windows utilities commonly used for PIC and ARM programming on Minimig hardware.
| Type | File | Purpose | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XGecuPro Programmer PIC | XGecuPro setup utility for PIC programming. | Jun 16 2021 | 29M | |
| Minimig Serial Programmer | Tiny bootloader serial programming utility. | Jun 16 2021 | 898K | |
| ARM USB Programmer | SAM-BA USB programming utility for ARM flashing. | Jun 16 2021 | 12M |
Legacy Minimig Archive
Historical files for classic Minimig work: older PIC/ARM firmware, FPGA cores, source releases, schematics, gerbers, manuals, and Terasic DE1/DE2 builds.