An FPGA is like a giant virtual breadboard or Lego for electronics: if you can imagine it, you can probably build it. So why isn't everyone designing with FPGAs? There are good dev boards and development tools, but we're missing accessible and exciting resources to learn from and build on.

In 2020, I started working on Project F to provide these missing FPGA resources. The project has since expanded to cover RISC-V, as simple open-source CPU designs complement other hardware.

The Project F blog has grown to 50 original posts, including two major series. FPGA Graphics allows everyone to create sophisticated graphics while improving their Verilog design skills. RISC-V Assembler covers all the core RISC-V instructions to help you get the most from the many FPGA RISC-V designs and Pi Pico 2 (RP2350 microcontroller).

The Project F explore git repo includes a growing Verilog library for everything from memory controllers to circle drawing, from video output to square root. The Verilog designs are simple to understand, open source, and include real-world examples.

I also write for the SystemTalk blog on computer systems design, initially focused on the early history of the Macintosh.

Developing, testing, and writing about hardware requires significant time and resources. By sponsoring me, you'll give me the resources to build and maintain designs and tutorials for everyone.

Sponsors also get early access to my new projects and blog posts, including source code.

Thank you,
Will (Flux)