Join Ari Mahpour as he dives into the exciting world of FPGA development with the CMOD S7 evaluation board from Digilent. Equipped with an AMD Xilinx Spartan-7 FPGA and a handy set of header pins for prototyping, this board opens up a world of possibilities.

In this tutorial, Ari walks you through the basics, from an overview of the CMOD S7 to setting up your project in Vivado. He guides you through a simple blinky LED project, showcasing the board's capabilities and ease of use. Whether you're a seasoned FPGA developer or just starting out, this tutorial is designed to get you up and running in no time.

Before he jumps into the hands-on part, Ari provides a quick rundown of the CMOD S7's features and where to find essential resources. From the Master XTC file to schematics and reference manuals, Digilent has you covered. Plus, Ari shares some insights into the board's form factor and affordability.

Once you're set-up, Ari moves on to the practical side of things. He's prepared a straightforward LED circuit on a breadboard, utilizing the CMOD S7's header pins for easy prototyping. Ari explores how to write and modify code in Vivado, addressing any differences from previous projects, such as clock adjustments.

With the code ready, Ari runs through the synthesis, implementation, and bitstream generation steps. Then, it's time to program the board and witness the magic—a blinking LED controlled by the FPGA. Ari guides you through the process using Vivado's hardware manager and demonstrates the successful execution of our project.

If you're intrigued by FPGA development or looking to explore the capabilities of the CMOD S7, this tutorial is your gateway. Don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe for more exciting content, and let's embark on this FPGA adventure together!

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0:00 Intro
0:33 Board Overview
3:00 Circuit Overview
4:55 Vivado Project & ChatGPT
9:59 Blinking LED

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