From Zero to Chip: FPGA Programming on t27

A new educational course on FPGA programming has been featured on Habr, offering an alternative approach to learning hardware design. Unlike traditional courses that begin by installing heavy software like Vivado, this project focuses on practical application through 27 lessons. Each lesson includes a live widget demonstrating real-world processes on a hardware test bench. The authors explain the fundamentals of FPGAs, how numbers are converted into bits, and the process of working with t27 specifications to compile them into bitstreams for boards. The course also includes laboratory sessions detailing the authors' own research, including a critical look at unsuccessful experiments. This hands-on methodology provides a deeper understanding of FPGA architecture and the hardware development lifecycle, making the learning process more intuitive and interactive for engineers and technology enthusiasts.