Open Source Graphics Processor (GPU)

A project in Salem, NH by Francis Bruno
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Complete Verilog implementation of a 2D/ 3D graphics processor capable of OpenGL and D3D w/ full test suite
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Backers: 380
Average Pledge Per Backer: $34

Funded: $12,949 of $200,000
Dates: Oct 9th -> Nov 23rd (46 days)
Project By: Francis Bruno
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Latest News

Not Dead Yet

November 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Where we're at:We've been working diligently to fix the remaining bugs. We currently have a hang due to palette loading which unfortunately affects some of our better tests. We have almost all the functionality working as good or better than T2R4.... (Read More)

Looking for Linux Driver Help

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, We are soon to be bringing up the GPU under linux on the Altera SOC. We are looking for some help to port the i128 driver from X11 to run under Arm Linux (An ubuntu lite variation). We also want to bring the Display list processor online and... (Read More)

Project update and Question

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Firstly, thanks for all the support thus far. UpdateI am heavily into splitting our host interface to run on the Cyclone V evaluation board. It's quite a bit of work as I'm doing this in a 2 step approach. The first is aimed at maintaining our PCI... (Read More)

Just received my Cyclone V SOC Devkit

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Just got my C5 SOC devkit 24 hours after shipping. After I bring up the sample linux design, I'll get the framebuffer working on the GPU. Then I'll work on porting the i128 driver and see if I can get some video up. Give me some time, as I am an HDL... (Read More)

Error in rewards section

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I can't edit the rewards right now, but in the $100 tier, the USB key will also ship to international backers. I'm not sure how I missed that. Sorry for the inconvenience.  (Read More)

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