[sudo-discuss] Re: [External Email] learning about FPGAs

Hi Larry, Thank you for the chance to learn more about FPGAs. It is an entirely new area for me. I came across this article comparing them to microcontrollers: https://www.pcbasic.com/blog/fpga_vs_microcontroller.html. My "librarian instincts" kicked in regarding the source, so I can't fully vouch for the author's expertise, but I found the comparison helpful for a high-level overview. For context on my background, I usually work with simpler tools to get students started, so I’m much more proficient with Micro:bits than Arduinos. Looking forward to bridging that gap, mostly by osmosis, as I hang out at sudo. ~Ivan ________________________________ From: Larry Doolittle via sudo-discuss <sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 19:33 To: sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org <sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org> Subject: [External Email] [sudo-discuss] learning about FPGAs sudo friends - In my recent visits to sudoroom, I've talked about and demonstrated FPGAs (among other things). I personally consider FPGAs to be an enabling technology, like microcontrollers but with some key advantages. They also have a reputation of being hard to learn. There seems to be at least some interest in turning these chaotic discussions into activities thoughtfully set up for teaching/learning. Maybe the word "class" won't apply. I'll keep this first message short, although I certainly have ideas, at least about how to get started. I'm a huge believer in learning by doing. I plan to be at sudoroom tonight (Dec 30), and we can have in-person discussions. Maybe this thread can capture ideas in a less ephemeral form. - Larry _______________________________________________ sudo-discuss mailing list -- sudo-discuss(a)sudoroom.org To unsubscribe send an email to sudo-discuss-leave(a)sudoroom.org More options at https://sudoroom.org/lists/postorius/lists/sudo-discuss.sudoroom.org/