Programming the CPLD

Go to Xilinx web site and register so you can download their free ISE WebPACK software for programming the CPLD

http://www.xilinx.com/products/design_resources/design_tool/index.htm

The code for the CPLD can be found at (New code from DarkFader):

http://www.dspassme.com/files/PassMeCPLD1.4b.zip

So, now we need to launch iMPACT. You will be prompted with the screen below:

iMPACT Mode Selection

Click cancel.

Next, right-click in the black white space at the top, and select "Add Xilinx Device from the list.

Add Xilinx Device

Select the cpldpass.jed file from the PassMeCPLDxx.zip file listed above:

Add Device

You should see the following screen:

PassMe Code Loaded

Now, just right-click on the device, and select "Program..."

Programming the CPLD

You'll get the following screen. Be sure to also check "Verify" from the list, and select OK:

Program Options

Now you should see:

Executing command...

And.. finish with this!

Programming Succeeded!

Finally, everything is ready. When purchasing a PassMe from www.dspassme.com, the PassMe unit that will arrive will be in this state, ready for you to go straight to the next section. Onward to Using the PassMe.

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