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.
🎯 Who Is This For?
- FPGA / RTL developers working on AmiCube Minimig core
- Engineers migrating designs to Xilinx Artix-7
- Retro computing enthusiasts exploring next-gen Amiga systems
- Developers looking for a low-cost, high-quality Artix-7 development setup
📦 What’s Included
- AmiCube DEV1 board
- AGA Core, Flashing scripts, Documentation (digital)
🌐 Learn More
Visit www.minimig.ca for updates, documentation, and community discussions.
