The MegaMax is an easy to use CPLD development system

The MegaMax DVD provides detailed step by step instructions to quickly guide the user to create a project. The entire Quartus Prime Lite software is included on the DVD. This let's you bypass the lengthly download process involved in getting the 3.6 GB file. Once the Quartus software is on your desktop, we will show you how to create a project, write you first LED blinky code, compile and program the CPLD.

Hardware Features:

• Intel/Altera 5M570 CPLD with 440 MacroCells
• 66 MHz Oscillator
• FTDI FT2232H High Speed USB data transfer
• 32 User I/O's with 3.3/5 Volts Selection
• Four Green LED's
• Two PCB switches

Programming the CPLD

The CPLD on the MegaMax can be programmed with the code created by the user. Programming is quick and easy. All that is required is a standard USB cable with a Micro B connector and the Quartus Software installed on the PC. There are no extra parts to buy - just plug in the USB cable and connect the MegaMax to the PC

Connecting To Hobby Electronics Made Easy

The MegaMax easily connects to other Hobby Electronics. The durable 74LVC82245 Bus Transceivers allow up to 50mA per Output on the Stackable Headers. This kind of power can drive all kinds of electronics such as long distance cables, LEDs, and high speed electronics.

Programmable Logic Code Development

It also provides a high speed data transfer mechanism between the MegaMax board and a host PC. The MegaMax development system provides a convenient, user-friendly work flow by connecting seamlessly with Altera’s Quartus Prime Lite software. The user will develop the code in the Quartus environment on a Windows Personal Computer. The programmable logic code is loaded into the CPLD using only the Quartus Programmer tool and a standard USB cable. The Active Host SDK provides a highly configurable communications interface between CPLD and host. It connects transparently with the Active Transfer Library in the CPLD code. This Active Host/Active Transfer combination eliminates the complexity of designing a USB communication system. No scheduling USB transfers, USB driver interface or inf file changes are needed. The MegaMax development system is a unique combination of hardware and software.

Use the C# examples included in the DVD to create your own display Window on the PC.The user comes complete with tutorial to instruct the user to easily build a Windows program that can display any data from user code or other electronic device. The C# interface uses similar function calls to the Arduino function calls.

Programming Features:

• Use Active Host API to send/receive data to/from the CPLD
• Create dynamic/interactive applications between the User Code and the Windows PC.

Kit Contents

MegaMax kit contains the MegaMax and a DVD which includes the User Manual that walks the user through setting up the drivers, software, and the test application. There is also a full tutorial in writing your first CPLD project and C# application. All the code for the projects are included.

Downloads

MegaMax User Manual

MegaMax Data Sheet

MegaMax Schematics