---
title: "SqueakyBoard"
url: "https://maker.wiznet.io/teddy/resellers/squeakyboard/"
markdown_url: "https://maker.wiznet.io/teddy/resellers/squeakyboard/md"
type: "VAR: Value-Added Reseller Products"
author: "regymm"
author_url: "https://github.com/regymm/SqueakyBoard"
editor: "WIZnet"
editor_url: "https://maker.wiznet.io/"
original_author: "regymm"
original_url: "https://github.com/regymm/SqueakyBoard"
published: "2023-08-01"
language: "en"
likes: 0
views: 510
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source: "WIZnet Makers (https://maker.wiznet.io/)"
---

# SqueakyBoard

> A self-designed ZYNQ 7010 FPGA development board

Original author: regymm (source: https://github.com/regymm/SqueakyBoard)

## Article

## SqueakyBoard

**A self-designed ZYNQ 7010 FPGA development board**

[![](https://github.com/regymm/SqueakyBoard/raw/master/pic/squeaky_main.jpg)](https://github.com/regymm/SqueakyBoard/blob/master/pic/squeaky_main.jpg)

#### Main Features

- 4-layer, 9.9 cm x 9.9 cm, meets JLCPCB requirements, friendly for hand-soldering, cost-optimized

- 28 K logic elements & Vivado and Xilinx SDK compatible, using the programmable logic of ZYNQ 7010 CLG400

#### Connectivity

- Pluggable CJMCU-FT232HL as JTAG downloader or USB-UART bridge

- Reserved standard 2x7 JTAG port

- SPI PSRAM up to 64 MBytes

- Basic HDMI

- ~~USB-to-UART~~

- Two USB ports, one connected directly and one via CH375b

- Micro SD Card

- Pluggable W5500-Lite module

- Up to 4 PMOD connector

- 4 LEDs, 2 slide switches, 2 push buttons

- Configuration via PS-side QSPI flash

- Power input via JTAG downloader, USB-to-UART, or 5V jack

#### Testing

Untested parts:

- 5V jack input

- SD card only SPI is tested

- PSRAM only the first(U4), up to QPI mode 62.5MHz -- this is because laziness

- USB direct connect only PS2 keyboard tested

- Use 7020 instead of 7010 -- is power supply sufficient?

Parts need remedy:

- Slide switch need VCC connection removed to avoid short -- it's more bad switch than bad design

- USB(direct connection) needs pullup constraint because logic level problem(FPGA 3.3V vs PS2 5V), but it do work for some (extremely cheap) keyboards

- The crystal on front side connected to a pin with warning, so is not used

Failed parts:

- USB to UART -- D- and D+ on the chip was accidentally inverted

#### Design Files

Sorry but I use Altium Designer. altium/ contains design files, altium_pdf/ contains readable schematic(with comment of failed parts) and layout.

src/ contains example project source, bitstream, pre-generated SPI flash content, and xdc file.

Be sure to follow the [noddr procedure](https://xilinx-wiki.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/A/pages/18842377/Zynq-7000+AP+SoC+Boot+-+Booting+and+Running+Without+External+Memory+Tech+Tip) in Xilinx SDK

#### Warning

- Use as your own risk but feel free to ask me if any problem

- My testings are not sufficient

- No DDR or PS-side IO so the ARM cores are literally useless except booting from QSPI flash

- Using ingenuine JTAG downloader may have legal issue

- Electrostatic discharge should be taken care of -- it already has SMAJ5.0CA but who knows?

- Contains lead(Pb)

- It's a 4-layer so all common PCB design rules are put aside, signal integrity compromised

#### Gallery

Front view

*with *[*ymmcu-ft2232*](https://github.com/ustcpetergu/ymmcu-ft2232)* and w5500-lite, thanks *[*USTCLUG*](https://github.com/ustclug/)* for the sticker*

[![](https://github.com/regymm/SqueakyBoard/raw/master/pic/squeaky_front_new.png)](https://github.com/regymm/SqueakyBoard/blob/master/pic/squeaky_front_new.png)

[![](https://github.com/regymm/SqueakyBoard/raw/master/pic/squeaky_front.jpg)](https://github.com/regymm/SqueakyBoard/blob/master/pic/squeaky_front.jpg)

- Back view

[![](https://github.com/regymm/SqueakyBoard/raw/master/pic/squeaky_back.jpg)](https://github.com/regymm/SqueakyBoard/blob/master/pic/squeaky_back.jpg)

- ILA showing some assembly loaded from SD card running on RISC-V core in PSRAM

[![](https://github.com/regymm/SqueakyBoard/raw/master/pic/ila.png)](https://github.com/regymm/SqueakyBoard/blob/master/pic/ila.png)

#### Misc.

**About the name**

<https://nethackwiki.com/wiki/Trap#Squeaky_board>

**Reference**

- Mainly UG933, some UG483 and UG585

- Testing files from Digilent and fpga4fun

**Cooperation**

I made one batch(5 pcs), 4 are soldered and 1 is left abandoned. Among the 4, 1 was sold, 1 was given to friend, and 2 are in my hands. If anyone want to make the board again using the PCB files, **please contact me**. I'll fix the UART bug, export Gerber if needed, and maybe mail you my excess components.

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