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.
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.
Included
- AmiCube DEV1 board.
- Digital AmiCube Minimig AGA core files.
- Digital flashing scripts and documentation.
Not Included
- Edge Artix-7 FPGA baseboard.
- Power supply, cables, case, keyboard, mouse, joystick, monitor, or other accessories unless specifically stated.
Related AMiCube Videos
AmiCube DEV1 for Edge Artix-7 FPGA Board
Chosen because it is the direct product-specific DEV1 video and covers the Edge Artix-7 development setup.
AmiCUBE and Minimig Dev Update: Edge-board, Mezzanine Cards and More
Chosen because it discusses the Edge-board add-on workflow, DB9/PS2 I/O, and related AmiCube Minimig development progress.
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