Getting Started

This section describes all the necessary steps to connect the Monocle Developer Board for firmware and FPGA development.

Setup

Monocle Developer Board Connections
The picture above shows the various components connected to the Developer Board

  • Micro USB cable for power

  • JLink programmer required for firmware development/debug

  • Gowin programmer cable required for FPGA programming/debug

Note that the Developer board allows you to connect either a 10-pin JTAG/SWD cable or a larger 20-pin connector.

Suggested setups:

  • Firmware Developers: Any JTAG debugger that works with the Segger Embedded Studio would work well. A variety of JLink programmers have been found to work well.

  • FPGA Developers: You will most likely need to also do some firmware modifications if you decide to change the FPGA code so access to a SWD compatible programmer is highly recommended. In addition, you will need a Gowin programmer cable.