Ironclad Plus A Few Questions?

[natadiem]

Hi, just installed my Ironclad Plus daughter board (5th batch).

It's works mostly fine but there are a few things I would like to check with owners:

• If you don't use GPIO to keep 2nd ram stick => you cannot use the power switch features (double click for reset). Tried the "Alt Power LED" connector, no luck.
• Digital out, doesn't work with SPIF cable.

I don't how to make this work, it's the same cable I used with my previous Mr FPGA board without any issue.

How do you guys output the sound from the Ironclad Plus?

While it's great to have a clean home for my Mr FPGA, I am not sure I would bought this if above trade off are normal.. I am sure I am doing something wrong, if someone has a solution I would be grateful.

Thanks!

[AngelicLiver]

One of my setups uses an Ironclad Plus and I can't say I experience either issue.

• If you don't use GPIO to keep 2nd ram stick => you cannot use the power switch features (double click for reset). Tried the "Alt Power LED" connector, no luck.

I'm not sure what you mean by this. I do not use a second SDRAM module and my power switch functions fine?

• Digital out, doesn't work with SPIF cable.

My digital out also works fine with a SPDIF cable?

Have you gone through the setup process again and double-checked your wiring? Would you like to post an image if you'd like us to check?

[natadiem]

Thank you for your answer.
Got confirmation from builder that you cannot have a second stick of ram and enjoy power switch functionality. It turns off or on but no double/triple click unless you put GPIO (and lose 2nd stick).

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For the digital out, I see the light 2-3 seconds at start and then it's gone. Not sure why, you confirm you always see the light?

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[natadiem]

Found the issue! All the switches needed to be on same direction on the DE-10 board, working great now!

[AngelicLiver]

Great to hear, that was going to be my next suggestion. Have fun!