Hello all!
I am starting down the path of designing circuits utilizing the FPGA! So far my experience with every piece of documentation on how to use Vivado has been an absolute nightmare. (I am having a horrible time! )
Well, I needed a cheap board w/ HDMI in order to complete a project of mine. This one right here: https://allaboutfpga.com/product/edge-artix-7-fpga-development-board/
It even comes with this beautiful set of well put together documentation: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tswx9k0ji9l5isn/AACQUIi-R-VHQyKrbYxgAbjIa?dl=0
However, the Artix 7 chip it comes with is not listed in Vivado, like at all. I even tried to just find one that fits this chips specs but there are none listed in Vivado. I don't even know if that would have worked anyway. (Everything about this is terrible! )
So my questions;
Here is the Artix 7 chip I am using: https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/xilinx-inc/XC7A35T-1FTG256C/122-1910-ND/5039074
Is there a way to create my own part number in Vivado with these^^^ specifications?
And then, using the provided dev board documentation, set all the I/O for my newly created part?
In essence, creating my own board to use for each of my projects?
Other questions relevant to my end project;
What are some good sources to learn Verilog that are not suicide inducing 500+ page documents?
What are some good sources for learning how to use Vivado that do not make one want to change professions to that of a party clown?
Regards,
-Matt G.