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ralph
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 Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 2:11 pm Post subject: Free as in Speech Software |
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Hi,
Since I've only Linux/x86 here, can anyone confirm for me that there's sufficient Free Software available to program a Dragon board? I'm new to FPGAs but have had a look at the GNU EDA project, and the Open Collector site, but there's quite a lot to take in. If someone can just say "Yes, I use X, Y, and Z to get from the design to downloading the place and route to the FPGA" then I can find out more for myself at a slower pace knowing I'm not wasting my time.
Cheers,
Ralph. |
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fpga4fun
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| Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldn't recommend using Dragon with Linux because the USB software is provided for the Windows environment only.
It's possible to use the board in JTAG mode (with a JTAG cable) but that removes a lot of the value out of the board - the USB being so much more convenient. |
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ralph
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| Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: Free as in Speech Software |
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Ah, OK. Is there enough information available on the Dragon so one can attempt to write Linux USB interface software?
Thanks for the reply.
Ralph. |
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fpga4fun
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| Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I can provide you with the info required to do FPGA configuration over USB (if you release the code in exchange) and it's certainly possible to speak with the USB chip, see http://ezusb2131.sourceforge.net/
Nonetheless, the utility provided with Dragon (FPGAconf) provides many other services besides FPGA configuration (boot-PROM config, I2C) that I won't be able to support on Linux.
So please don't buy the board if you don't have some access to a Windows machine, since that's currently the only way you can use all the features of the board. |
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fpga4fun
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| Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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BTW, I just downloaded the code for fxload and it seems that I could easily add the FPGA configuration in there... so I might try that. That would bring minimal Dragon support on Linux.
http://linux-hotplug.sourceforge.net/?selected=usb |
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angilberto
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| Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 1:34 pm Post subject: Free as in Speech Software |
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| fpga4fun wrote: | BTW, I just downloaded the code for fxload and it seems that I could easily add the FPGA configuration in there... so I might try that. That would bring minimal Dragon support on Linux.
http://linux-hotplug.sourceforge.net/?selected=usb |
Any update on this issue?
Angilberto. |
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pixel
Joined: 10 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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| And I can give a hand on that too, since I have some interest into having a linux host for the Dragon. |
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pixel
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| Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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Okay, sorry to make that post pop out again, but, I've new things here. Well, long-short story: I've done it; I have a somewhat working linux software for the Dragon. (somewhat as in I can't do any boot-PROM workout yet with it; this is still Work In Progress, and I have good hope  ). But basic code features are here:
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// Implemented:
// -----------
// an2131 init
// an2131 memwrite
// an2131 cpucs
// an2131 reboot
// dragon i2c read
// dragon eeprom dump
// dragon i2c write
// dragon i2c probe
// dragon eeprom write
// dragon data read
// dragon data write
// dragon fpga programming
// Extras:
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// .hex file compiler
// an2131 eeprom file compiler
// an2131 eeprom file decompiler
// Missing:
// -------
// dragon boot prom erasing, writing and reading
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Now, I can't release it. The law here authorize me to do any kind of reverse engineering work to interface with any kind of hardware and/or software, but only for personal use. It doesn't give me any right to redistribute it to anyone without permission. So that's the main reason of that post: Jean, if you're somewhat interested, could you send me an email so I give you the sourcecode I have so far, and tell me what you want to do exactly with it. I actually do agree on distributing it to Dragon buyers only (the GPL license permits it actually), since it contains sensible code (I have a full 15KB sourcecode for the an2135 to support all the above functions). I could agree on distributing it closed source, but that's usually not my way of doing.
Ah, and I go camping next week, so don't worry if I don't reply asap. |
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fpga4fun
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| Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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Whoa! Sure, I'd be happy to add your files into the Dragon's distribution (what I call the "startup kit") with your permisson.
Happy camping trip! |
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pixel
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| Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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Okay, great  I'm happy to see you're happy  I've sent you an email. See you in one week! |
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fpga4fun
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| Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2005 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great. I'll need to re-install Linux somewhere to try it. What Linux did you use?
I think it's good that you're hosting the files, this way you can modify them without trouble.
Anyone who purchased the Dragon board... feel free to send me an email an I'll forward you the FTP address. |
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angilberto
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| Posted: Tue Aug 09, 2005 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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| fpga4fun wrote: | Looks great. I'll need to re-install Linux somewhere to try it. What Linux did you use?
I think it's good that you're hosting the files, this way you can modify them without trouble.
Anyone who purchased the Dragon board... feel free to send me an email an I'll forward you the FTP address. |
Jean,
I definitely need to have a pick on this Linux stuff.
Thanks,
Angilberto. |
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fpga4fun
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2005 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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Please send me an email from the same email that you used to purchase Dragon an I'll forward you the files.
jean at fpga4fun dot com |
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pixel
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| Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, you already agreed on distributing the files to your customers ? Okay, well, this was just temporary repository, with dirty coding and stuff, hosted on my personal ADSL at home
Okay, well, I'll forward that address to another hosting, with proper packaging as soon as I finish unpacking my stuff. |
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fpga4fun
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| Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Either that or I can add it to the Dragon's startup kit once you feel it is ready. |
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Nicolas.Boulay
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| Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:20 am Post subject: |
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What the status of the linux file ?
Can i find them somewhere to see what is possible to do with it ? |
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fpga4fun
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| Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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I forward them only to owners of a Dragon board.
I don't have a description besides the one posted earlier in this thread. |
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ktrinh
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| Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Does anyone know how to use the Linux files for Dragon. I am looking for the instruction of how to use these. Thanks a lot. |
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Rosemarry
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But i think NaturalReader is a Text to Speech software with natural sounding voices. This easy to use software can convert any written text such as MS Word, Webpage, PDF files, and Emails into spoken words. NaturalReader can also convert any written text into audio files such as MP3 or WAV for your CD player or iPod.
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