Re: CarteBlanche - USB Platform Cable fun

[Steve <srkh28@gmail.com>]

On Oct 4, 8:05 am, Steven Hirsch <snhir...@gmail.com> wrote:
> All,
Hi Steve,

Usually its very quick. When installing for the fist time it does go
through the motions a lot, but after that it should be somewhat
transparent. The Xininx DL's are usually very good and very quick! (I
get 24MHZ downloads with mine).

I put the manuals up on the CB page if anyone needs them;

http://www.applelogic.org/SettingUpCarteBlanche.html

DS300 - DLC9 Platform Cable USB Datasheet and Specification
DS593 - DLC10 Platform Cable USB II Datasheet and Specification
UG344 - USB Cable Installation Guide

>
> I received my $18 USB cable and $27 Xilinx lead adapter today :-)
>
> Getting the former running under x86_64 linux was a bit of fun.  There's a
> firmware file that must be downloaded to the device every time it's plugged
> into the computer, and configuration took some fussing.
>
> I have it working now and was able to target my Spartan 3 board without
> incident.  On to the CB!
>
> If anyone needs help on the Linux configuration, give a yell.
>
> Steve