Summary Running ISE inside of a virtual machine ensures a great deal of compatibility. However, there is additional overhead due to the virtualized hardware. If instead, you can run ISE out of a lightweight container, then the ISE UI will be more responsive and the overall experience will be better. To install Xilinx ISE 14.7…
Xilinx FPGA Development – ISE 14.7
Overview This article goes into the Xilinx ISE development and build environment for Xilinx’s Spartan6 and Spartan3 line of chips. I write a bit about why one would use the older ISE toolset and cover how one can get access to the toolset from the Xilinx installation materials. Note, you will need a license from…
My Encounters With The Bullet Journalling System
This is NOT a guide on how to Bullet Journal I just want to strongly emphasize that this article is not a writeup on how to bullet journal. If you want to know that, you should go check out the original creator’s website at: https://bulletjournal.com/ What follows is my personal experience with Bullet Journalling. An…
Replacing The Ink Cartridge In Livescribe Symphony, Aegir, and Livescribe3 Pens
So Your Livescribe Smart Pen Ran Out of Ink! So, you’ve run out of ink and you bought yourself a set of replacement D1 ink cartridges. If you have not, then read my other post, Pen Ink Refill Cartridges for Livescribe Symphony, Aegir, and Livescribe 3, for notes about what kind and where to get…
Pen Ink Refill Cartridges for Livescribe Symphony, Aegir, and Livescribe 3
When My Livescribe Symphony Ran Out Of Ink! So if you search for “Livescribe ink cartridge” or you look at their page, they will refer to their specific ink refills that are Swiss made. The price isn’t bad at $9.95 for 8. However, I’ve found Livescribe’s “supply chain” to be spotty lately. Ie, I can’t…