Labs

Remote Access for the computers in ECEB 4022

Here are instructions on how to remote access the computers in ECEB 4022. The FPGA boards are connected to the computers and powered on. You will be able to program these boards and run Vivado and Python remotely.

Log into https://my.engr.illinois.edu/labcheck, select ECEB and then ECEB 4022 to view current lab usage
Select an available PC and click 'Connect via remote desktop' to download the pre-configured Remote Desktop file
macOS users – click here to download the 'Microsoft Remote Desktop' app
Verify you are not connected to the campus VPN; this connection leverages the campus Remote Desktop gateway instead which will provide a better experience.
Open the downloaded RDP file
macOS users may need to select 'Window' --> 'Fit to Window'
Log in with your username as UOFI\NetID
If you encounter any errors, follow these Remote Desktop Gateway instructions (http://go.illinois.edu/rdpgateway-config)
Note: eceb-4022-[01,06] appear to be offline; we are working on highlighting offline PCs

Turning on/off OpalKelly board and remote video

You can turn on and off the OpalKelly board using the USB controlled switches. The power switch is accessible via any internet browser. Go to the following address to control the power switch to the board:

Website: 192.168.1.100

User name: ece437

Password: ece437

The webcam connected to the PC can be accessed via VLC player. Once you start the player, go to Open VLC player -> Media -> Open Capture device and Select the “Logitech HD Webcam C270” to view the setup.

Zoom conference Information

During the lab sessions, the TA will be available via zoom to answer any questions you might have. You will need to start a zoom session and invite the TA to join your session.

Overview

Each lab has several checkpoints in it. You are required to demo the checkpoints to your TA during each lab session. Many labs build upon past work (if you construct an I2C serial interface in one lab, you will probably need to use it later on), so you are strongly encouraged to understand each assignment.

Assignments

Lab	Assigned Date	Due Date	Primary Reference Documents	Additional Reference Documents
Lab 1	8/25	9/1	intro.v xdc file	Sensor board layout Sensor board schematic
Lab 2	9/1	9/8	lab2_example.v lab2_example_python.py	Front Panel documentation XEM7310-A75 documentation Python tutorial
Lab 3	9/8	9/22	lab3_example.v lab3_TestBench.v	Verilog online reference
Lab 4	9/22	9/29	PowerSupplyControl.py	Oscilloscope reference manual Multimeter reference manual Power supply reference manul Python VISA instructions
Lab 5	9/29	10/13	JTEG_Test_File.v I2C_Transmit.v ClockGenerator.v lab4_example_python.py	ADT7420 datasheet Vivado debugger tutorial I2C tutorial
Lab 6	10/13	10/20	ADT7420 datasheet	I2C_Temperature.bit ReadTemperature.py
Midterm Exam	10/20	10/27	ADT7420 datasheet HTS221 datasheet LPS35HW datasheet Sensor's board schematic
Lab 7	11/03	11/10	CMOSIS imager datasheet	none
Lab 8	11/10	12/8	BTPipeExample.v ClockGenerator.v BTPipeOut_Example.py	CMOSIS imager datasheet Block Throttled Pipe Out module ReadFromBlockPipeOut Python function
Final Project	12/1	12/15		none

Here are some additional resources that will help you with your lab assignments:

Links	Document Description
Front Panel API	Front Panel online API
Front Panel HDL	Front Panel online HDL documentation
Verilog online reference	Excellent online reference for Verilog
Python tutorial	Online reference for Python