The iCEBreaker FPGA board is an open-source educational FPGA development board.
The iCEBreaker is great for classes and workshops teaching the use of the open source FPGA design flow through Yosys, nextpnr, IceStorm, Icarus Verilog, Amaranth HDL and others. This means the board is low cost and has a nice set of features to allow for the design of interesting classes and workshop exercises. At the same time it allows the user to use the proprietary vendor tools if they choose to.
After the workshop the boards can be easily used as a development board as most GPIO are exposed, broken out and configurable through jumpers on the back of the board. There is only a minimal amount of buttons and LED that can't be disconnected and used for your own purposes.
Documentation
Workshop
The LuckFox Pico Ultra is a compact single-board computer (SBC) powered by the Rockchip RV1106G3 chipset, designed for AI processing, multimedia, and low-power embedded applications.
It comes equipped with a built-in 1 TOPS NPU, making it ideal for edge AI workloads. With 256 MB RAM, 8 GB onboard eMMC storage, integrated WiFi, and support for the LuckFox PoE module, the board delivers both performance and versatility across a wide range of use cases.
Running Linux, the LuckFox Pico Ultra supports a variety of interfaces – including MIPI CSI, RGB LCD, GPIO, UART, SPI, I²C, and USB – providing a simple and efficient development platform for applications in smart home, industrial control, and IoT.
Specifications
Chip
Rockchip RV1106G3
Processor
Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz
Neural Network Processor (NPU)
1 TOPS, supports int4, int8, int16
Image Processor (ISP)
Max input 5M @30fps
Memory
256 MB DDR3L
WiFi + Bluetooth
2.4GHz WiFi-6 Bluetooth 5.2/BLE
Camera Interface
MIPI CSI 2-lane
DPI Interface
RGB666
PoE Interface
IEEE 802.3af PoE
Speaker interface
MX1.25 mm
USB
USB 2.0 Host/Device
GPIO
30 GPIO pins
Ethernet
10/100M Ethernet controller and embedded PHY
Default Storage Medium
eMMC (8 GB)
Included
1x LuckFox Pico Ultra W
1x LuckFox PoE module
1x IPX 2.4G 2 db antenna
1x USB-A to USB-C cable
1x Screws pack
Downloads
Wiki
Kick off with the MAX1000 and VHDPlus
Ready to Master FPGA Programming? In this guide, we’re diving into the world of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) – a configurable integrated circuit that can be programmed after manufacturing. Imagine bringing your ideas to life, from simple projects to complete microcontroller systems!
Meet the MAX1000: a compact and budget-friendly FPGA development board packed with features like memory, user LEDs, push-buttons, and flexible I/O ports. It’s the ideal starting point for anyone wanting to learn about FPGAs and Hardware Description Languages (HDLs).
In this book, you’ll get hands-on with the VHDPlus programming language – a simpler version of VHDL. We’ll work on practical projects using the MAX1000, helping you gain the skills and confidence to unleash your creativity.
Get ready for an exciting journey! You’ll explore a variety of projects that highlight the true power of FPGAs. Let’s turn your ideas into reality and embark on your FPGA adventure – your journey starts now!
Exciting Projects You’ll Find in This Book
Arduino-Driven BCD to 7-Segment Display Decoder
Use an Arduino Uno R4 to supply BCD data to the decoder, counting from 0 to 9 with a one-second delay
Multiplexed 4-Digit Event Counter
Create an event counter that displays the total count on a 4-digit display, incrementing with each button press
PWM Waveform with Fixed Duty Cycle
Generate a PWM waveform at 1 kHz with a fixed duty cycle of 50%
Ultrasonic Distance Measurement
Measure distances using an ultrasonic sensor, displaying the results on a 4-digit 7-segment LED
Electronic Lock
Build a simple electronic lock using combinational logic gates with push buttons and an LED output
Temperature Sensor
Monitor ambient temperature with a TMP36 sensor and display the readings on a 7-segment LED
Downloads
Software
Master FPGA programming with the Red Pitaya Academy Pro Box. Learn Verilog and build a real-time audio processing system using Red Pitaya – with a full online course and hands-on project materials.
The Academy Pro Box "Learn FPGA Programming with Verilog" is a complete learning solution for students, engineers and developers looking to gain hands-on experience with FPGA programming in Verilog. Combining theory with practice, the programme integrates a well-established Udemy course on Verilog fundamentals with nine exclusive practical modules developed by Elektor & Red Pitaya, designed specifically for the Red Pitaya STEMlab platform.
Participants work with real hardware – delivered as part of the box – including the Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-14 Starter Kit and essential electronic components, enabling them to apply their knowledge immediately through real-world test setups. This combination of guided theory and structured experimentation ensures not only a strong understanding of FPGA principles, but also the ability to implement and verify designs independently.
The box is aimed at professionals and advanced learners who want to go beyond simulation and gain practical skills in digital design. By the end of the programme, participants will have completed working FPGA projects, using industry-relevant tools and workflows – making this a valuable resource for academic & career development and technical innovation.
What you’ll learn?
Fundamentals of FPGA and Verilog Programming
How to simulate, synthesize & implement digital circuits
How to interface audio hardware with your FPGA
Real-time Digital Signal Processing (DSP) techniques
How to build, test, and customize audio filters
Perfect for
Professionals looking to level up their skills in Digital System Design
Designers aiming to accelerate time-to-market for their applications
Engineers pushing the boundaries of technological innovation
Support when you need it
In-depth troubleshooting in the course
Community forums & Red Pitaya documentation
Udemy Q&A and hardware support email
What's inside the Box (Course)?
Red Pitaya STEMlab 125-14 Starter Kit (valued at €550)
1x STEMlab 125-14 board
1x USB power supply (EU, UK & US)
1x microSD card (16 GB) with pre-installed OS
1x Ethernet cable
Extra: 2x Oscilloscope Probes
Extra: 2x SMA to BNC adapters
Microphone & speaker set with cables
Step-by-step project guide
Downloadable code templates and schematics
Lifetime access to a complete, self-paced Udemy course on Verilog
Learning Material (of this Box/Course)
9 Practical Modules with Red Pitaya
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Introduction
Setting Up the Vivado Development Environment
Project Setup & Vivado Integration
Synthesis, Implementation & Bitstream Generation
FPGA Image Overview
First FPGA Projects – LEDs
Full Audio Pass-Through Module
5 kHz Low-Pass Filter (4-Pole Cascade)
Real-Time Microphone Input → Speaker Output
Verilog Course with 28 Lessons on Udemy
▶ Click here to open
Installing Vivado
Vivado Design Flow Part 1
Vivado Design Flow Part 2
Commonly Asked Question’s from previous Module
Fundamentals of Verilog
Commonly Asked Question’s from previous Module
Modeling Styles
Assignment Operators in Verilog
FAQ
Behavioral Modeling Style
Commonly Asked Question's from previous Module
Gate Level Modeling Style
Switch level Modeling Style
Structural Modeling Style
Schematic based Design Entry with IP integrator and Xilinx IP's
Memories
Commonly Asked Question's from previous Module
Finite State Machines
Commonly Asked Question's from previous Module
Writing Testbenches
Hardware Debugging with Vivado Required Hardware
v File I/0
Projects
RTL for Synthesis
FPGA Architecture Fundamentals
Commonly Asked Question's from previous Module
Interview Preparations
Next Step
What is Elektor Academy Pro?
Elektor Academy Pro delivers specialized learning solutions designed for professionals, engineering teams, and technical experts in the electronics and embedded systems industry. It enables individuals and organizations to expand their practical knowledge, enhance their skills, and stay ahead of the curve through high-quality resources and hands-on training tools.
From real-world projects and expert-led courses to in-depth technical insights, Elektor empowers engineers to tackle today’s electronics and embedded systems challenges. Our educational offerings include Academy Books, Pro Boxes, Webinars, Conferences, and industry-focused B2B magazines – all created with professional development in mind.
Whether you're an engineer, R&D specialist, or technical decision-maker, Elektor Academy Pro bridges the gap between theory and practice, helping you master emerging technologies and drive innovation within your organization.
The ATmega328 Uno Development Board (Arduino Uno compatible) is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328.
It has 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analogue inputs, a 16 MHz ceramic resonator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header and a reset button.
It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; connect it to a computer with a USB cable or power it with a AC-to-DC adapter or battery to get started.
Specifications
Microcontroller
ATmega328
Operating voltage
5 V DC
Input voltage (recommended)
7-12 V DC
Input voltage (limits)
6-20 V DC
Digital I/O pins
14 (of which 6 provide PWM output)
Analogue input pins
6
SRAM
2 kB (ATmega328)
EEPROM
1 kB (ATmega328)
Flash memory
32 kB (ATmega328) of which 0.5 kB used by bootloader
Clock speed
16 MHz
Downloads
Manual
For Speed, Area, Power, and Reliability
This book teaches the fundamentals of FPGA operation, covering basic CMOS transistor theory to designing digital FPGA chips using LUTs, flip-flops, and embedded memories. Ideal for electrical engineers aiming to design large digital chips using FPGA technology.
Discover:
The inner workings of FPGA architecture and functionality.
Hardware Description Languages (HDL) like Verilog and VHDL.
The EDA tool flow for converting HDL source into a functional FPGA chip design.
Insider tips for reliable, low power, and high performance FPGA designs.
Example designs include:
Computer-to-FPGA UART serial communication.
An open-source Sump3 logic analyzer implementation.
A fully functional graphics controller.
What you need:
Digilent BASYS3 or similar FPGA eval board with an AMD/Xilinx FPGA.
Vivado EDA tool suite (available for download from AMD website free of charge).
Project source files available from author’s GitHub site.
The FRDM-MCXN947 is a compact and versatile development board designed for rapid prototyping with MCX N94 and N54 microcontrollers. It features industry-standard headers for easy access to the MCU's I/Os, integrated open-standard serial interfaces, external flash memory, and an onboard MCU-Link debugger.
Specifications
Microcontroller
MCX-N947 Dual Arm Cortex-M33 cores @ 150 MHz each with optimized performance efficiency, up to 2 MB dual-bank flash with optional full ECC RAM, External flash
Accelerators: Neural Processing Unit, PowerQuad, Smart DMA, etc.
Memory Expansion
*DNP Micro SD card socket
Connectivity
Ethernet Phy and connector
HS USB-C connectors
SPI/I²C/UART connector (PMOD/mikroBUS, DNP)
WiFi connector (PMOD/mikroBUS, DNP)
CAN-FD transceiver
Debug
On-board MCU-Link debugger with CMSIS-DAP
JTAG/SWD connector
Sensor
P3T1755 I³C/I²C Temp Sensor, Touch Pad
Expansion Options
Arduino Header (with FRDM expansion rows)
FRDM Header
FlexIO/LCD Header
SmartDMA/Camera Header
Pmod *DNP
mikroBUS
User Interface
RGB user LED, plus Reset, ISP, Wakeup buttons
Included
1x FRDM-MCXN947 Development Board
1x USB-C Cable
1x Quick Start Guide
Downloads
Datasheet
Block diagram
ESP32-S3-GEEK is a geek development board with built-in USB-A port, 1.14-inch LCD screen, TF card slot and other peripherals. It supports 2.4 GHz WiFi and BLE 5, with built-in 16 MB Flash & 2 MB PSRAM, provides I²C port, UART port and GPIO header for more possibilities for your project.
Features
Adopts ESP32-S3R2 chip with Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor, capable of running at 240 MHz
Built in 512 KB SRAM, 384 KB ROM, 2 MB of on-chip PSRAM, and onboard 16 MB Flash memory
Onboard 1.14-inch 240x135 pixels 65K color IPS LCD display
Integrated 2.4 GHz WiFi and Bluetooth LE wireless communication
WiFi supports Infrastructure BSS in Station, SoftAP, and Station + SoftAP modes
WiFi supports 1T1R mode with data rate up to 150 Mbps
Bluetooth supports high power mode (20 dBm)
Internal co-existence mechanism between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to share the same antenna
Onboard 3-pin UART port, 3-pin GPIO header and 4-pin I²C port
Equipped with plastic case and cables
Provides online open-source demo and resources, more convenient for learning and development
Dimensions: 61.0 x 24.5 x 9.0 mm
Downloads
Wiki
Build your own AI microcontroller applications from scratch
The MAX78000FTHR from Maxim Integrated is a small development board based on the MAX78000 MCU. The main usage of this board is in artificial intelligence applications (AI) which generally require large amounts of processing power and memory. It marries an Arm Cortex-M4 processor with a floating-point unit (FPU), convolutional neural network (CNN) accelerator, and RISC-V core into a single device. It is designed for ultra-low power consumption, making it ideal for many portable AI-based applications.
This book is project-based and aims to teach the basic features of the MAX78000FTHR. It demonstrates how it can be used in various classical and AI-based projects. Each project is described in detail and complete program listings are provided. Readers should be able to use the projects as they are, or modify them to suit their applications. This book covers the following features of the MAX78000FTHR microcontroller development board:
Onboard LEDs and buttons
External LEDs and buttons
Using analog-to-digital converters
I²C projects
SPI projects
UART projects
External interrupts and timer interrupts
Using the onboard microphone
Using the onboard camera
Convolutional Neural Network
This bundle contains:
Book: Get Started with the NXP FRDM-MCXN947 Development Board (normal price: €40)
NXP FRDM-MCXN947 Development Board (normal price: €30)
Book: Get Started with the NXP FRDM-MCXN947 Development Board
Develop projects on connectivity, graphics, machine learning, motor control, and sensors
This book is about the use of the FRDM-MCXN947 Development Board, developed by NXP Semiconductors. It integrates the dual Arm Cortex-M33, operating at up to 150 MHz. Ideal for Industrial, IoT, and machine learning applications. It features Hi-Speed USB, CAN 2.0, I³C and 10/100 Ethernet. The board includes an on-board MCU-Link debugger, FlexI/O for LCD control, and dual-bank flash for read-while-write operations, supporting large external serial memory configurations.
One of the important features of the development board is that it features an integrated eIQ Neutron Neural Processing Unit (NPU), thus enabling users to develop AI-based projects. The development board also supports Arduino Uno form factor header pins, making it compatible with many Arduino shields, mikroBUS connector for MikroElektronika Click Boards, and Pmod connector.
One of the nice things of the FRDM-MCXN947 development board is that it includes several on-board debug probes, allowing programmers to debug their programs by communicating directly with the MCU. With the help of the debugger, programmers can single-step through a program, insert breakpoints, view and modify variables and so on.
Many working and tested projects have been developed in the book using the popular MCUXpresso IDE and the SDK with various sensors and actuators. Use of the popular CMSIS-DSP library is also explained with several commonly used matrix operations.
The projects provided in the book can be used without any modifications in many applications. Alternatively, readers can base their projects on those given in the book during the development of their own projects.
NXP FRDM-MCXN947 Development Board
The FRDM-MCXN947 is a compact and versatile development board designed for rapid prototyping with MCX N94 and N54 microcontrollers. It features industry-standard headers for easy access to the MCU's I/Os, integrated open-standard serial interfaces, external flash memory, and an onboard MCU-Link debugger.
Specifications
Microcontroller
MCX-N947 Dual Arm Cortex-M33 cores @ 150 MHz each with optimized performance efficiency, up to 2 MB dual-bank flash with optional full ECC RAM, External flash
Accelerators: Neural Processing Unit, PowerQuad, Smart DMA, etc.
Memory Expansion
*DNP Micro SD card socket
Connectivity
Ethernet Phy and connector
HS USB-C connectors
SPI/I²C/UART connector (PMOD/mikroBUS, DNP)
WiFi connector (PMOD/mikroBUS, DNP)
CAN-FD transceiver
Debug
On-board MCU-Link debugger with CMSIS-DAP
JTAG/SWD connector
Sensor
P3T1755 I³C/I²C Temp Sensor, Touch Pad
Expansion Options
Arduino Header (with FRDM expansion rows)
FRDM Header
FlexIO/LCD Header
SmartDMA/Camera Header
Pmod *DNP
mikroBUS
User Interface
RGB user LED, plus Reset, ISP, Wakeup buttons
Included
1x FRDM-MCXN947 Development Board
1x USB-C Cable
1x Quick Start Guide
Downloads
Datasheet
Block diagram
The OKdo E1 is an ultra-low-cost Development Board based on the NXP LPC55S69JBD100 dual-core Arm Cortex-M33 microcontroller. The E1 board is perfect for Industrial IoT, building control and automation, consumer electronics, general embedded and secure applications.
Features
Processor with Arm TrustZone, Floating Point Unit (FPU) and Memory Protection Unit (MPU)
CASPER Crypto co-processor to enable hardware acceleration for certain asymmetric cryptographic algorithms
PowerQuad Hardware Accelerator for fixed and floating point DSP functions
SRAM Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) for key generation, storage and reconstruction
PRINCE module for real-time encryption and decryption of flash data
AES-256 and SHA2 engines
Up to Nine Flexcomm interfaces. Each Flexcomm interface can be selected by software to be a USART, SPI, I²C, and I²S interface
USB 2.0 High-Speed Host/Device controller with on-chip PHY
USB 2.0 Full-Speed Host/Device controller with on-chip PHY
Up to 64 GPIOs
Secure digital input/output (SD/MMC and SDIO) card interface
Specifications
LPC55S69JBD100 640kbyte flash microcontroller
In-built CMSIS-DAP v1.0.7 debugger based on LPC11U35
Internal PLL support up to 100MHz operation, 16MHz can be mounted for full 150MHz operation.
SRAM 320kB
32kHz crystal for real-time clock
4 user switches
3-colour LED
User USB connector
2-off 16-way expansion connectors
UART over USB virtual COM port
The EC200U-EU C4-P01 development board features the EC200U-EU LTE Cat 1 wireless communication module, offering a maximum data rate of up to 10 Mbps for downlink and 5 Mbps for uplink. It supports multi-mode and multi-band communication, making it a cost-effective solution.
The board is designed in a compact and unified form factor, compatible with the Quectel multi-mode LTE Standard EC20-CE. It includes an onboard USB-C port, allowing for easy development with just a USB-C cable.
Additionally, the board is equipped with a 40-pin GPIO header that is compatible with most Raspberry Pi HATs.
Features
Equipped with EC200U-EU LTE Cat 1 wireless communication module, multi-mode & multi-band support
Onboard 40-Pin GPIO header, compatible with most Raspberry Pi HATs
5 LEDs for indicating module operating status
Supports TCP, UDP, PPP, NITZ, PING, FILE, MQTT, NTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, FTP, FTPS, CMUX, MMS protocols, etc.
Supports GNSS positioning (GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS)
Onboard Nano SIM card slot and eSIM card slot, dual card single standby
Onboard MIPI connector for connecting MIPI screen and is fully compatible with Raspberry Pi peripherals
Onboard camera connector, supports customized SPI cameras with a maximum of 300,000 pixels
Provides tools such as QPYcom, Thonny IDE plugin, and VSCode plugin, etc. for easy learning and development
Comes with online development resources and manual (example in QuecPython)
Specifications
Applicable Regions
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil
LTE-FDD
B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28
LTE-TDD
B38, B40, B41
GSM / GPRS / EDGE
GSM: B2, B3, B5, B8
GNSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.2 (BR/EDR)
Wi-Fi Scan
2.4 GHz 11b (Rx)
CAT 1
LTE-FDD: DL 10 Mbps; UL 5 Mbps
LTE-TDD: DL 8.96 Mbps; UL 3.1 Mbps
GSM / GPRS / EDGE
GSM: DL 85.6 Kbps; UL 85.6 Kbps
USB-C Port
Supports AT commands testing, GNSS positioning, firmware upgrading, etc.
Communication Protocol
TCP, UDP, PPP, NITZ, PING, FILE, MQTT, NTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, FTP, FTPS, CMUX, MMS
SIM Card
Nano SIM and eSIM, dual card single standby
Indicator
P01: Module Pin 1, default as EC200A-XX PWM0
P05: Module Pin 5, NET_MODE indicator
SCK1: SIM1 detection indicator, lights up when SIM1 card is inserted
SCK2: SIM2 detection indicator, lights up when SIM2 card is inserted
PWR: Power indicator
Buttons
PWK: Power ON/OFF
RST: Reset
BOOT: Forcing into firmware burning mode
USB ON/OFF: USB power consumption detection switch
Antenna Connectors
LTE main antenna + DIV / WiFi (scanning only) / Bluetooth antenna + GNSS antenna
Operating Temperature
−30~+75°C
Storage Temperature
−45~+90°C
Downloads
Wiki
Quectel Resources