Lab Overview

Lab 1: Introduction to FPGA Programming

• Overview of FPGA architecture.
• Introduction to the Quartus Prime development environment.
• Blinking LEDs on the DE10-Lite board.

Lab 2: Switch Inputs and Debouncing

• Using switches as inputs to control LEDs.
• Implementing debounce logic for switch inputs.

Lab 3: Seven-Segment Display and Multiplexing

• Displaying numbers on the seven-segment display.
• Multiplexing for multiple displays.

Lab 4: PWM Generation

• Generating Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signals.
• Controlling LED brightness using PWM.

Lab 5: Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC)

• Interface with an external potentiometer.
• Convert analog signals to digital using the DE10-Lite's ADC.

Lab 6: UART Communication

• Implement UART communication between the DE10-Lite and a computer.
• Sending and receiving data using a terminal.

Lab 7: Finite State Machine (FSM)

• Designing and implementing a finite state machine.
• Applications of FSM in digital design.

Lab 8: Memory Interface

• Interface with the on-board memory.
• Reading from and writing to memory.

Lab 9: I2C or SPI Communication

• Interface with external devices using I2C or SPI communication.
• Connect and communicate with sensors.

Lab 10: Custom IP Core Development

• Creating a custom Intellectual Property (IP) core.
• Integrating the custom IP core into a larger project.

Lab 11: VHDL/Verilog Design Challenges

• Tackling design challenges to reinforce programming skills.
• Implementing more complex circuits or algorithms.

Lab 12: Hardware Description Language (HDL) Debugging

• Learning debugging techniques for HDL code.
• Using simulation tools to verify and debug designs.

Lab 13: CanSat Simulation

• Simulating a simplified CanSat mission on the DE10-Lite.
• Integrating sensor readings, communication, and control systems.

Lab 14: Real-Time Control System

• Implementing a real-time control system using the FPGA.
• Ensuring timely and accurate control responses.

Lab 15: CubeSat Project

• Integrating GPS module, LEDs, PM2.5 sensor, accelerometer, and 433 MHz transceiver.
• Implementing communication protocols for data exchange.
• Testing and optimizing the CubeSat-like system.