The core can be used in the Tang Console 60K / 138K NEO NEO.
Besides the significantly bigger FPGA over the Tang Nano 20K, the Tang Mega 60K adds several more features of which some can be used in the area of retro computing as well.
The Tang Console comes with DDR3-SDRAM as well as a slot for the Tang SDRAM. Using this board allows to use the same SDR-SDRAM memory access methods.
The M0S Dock BL616 required to control the board is to be mounted in the lower right PMOD connector with the help of the M0S PMOD Adapter.
Alternatively a PMOD RP2040-Zero can be plugged right away into the lower right PMOD connector.
It is also possible to make use of the onboard BL616 µC for the FPGA-Companion firmware.
Note
The onboard BL616 configuration will require an extern powered USB Hub + USB-A (M) to USB-A cable (M) + USB-A Power Supply Adapter 2 Amps. It will supply the Console board and at the same time provide USB ports for USB Keyboard and e.g. USB Joystick or Mouse including needed power. Also a multifunctional USB-Hub with Power Delivery pass-through had been reported to work.
An optional Plastation Dualshock 2 PMOD may by inserted in the second PMOD closer to the HDMI connector.
Both Audio Amplifier and the LCD Interface for a 5" TFT-LCD module 800x480 Type SH500Q01Z (Ilitek ILI6122) is in additionto HDMI actiavted.
The firmware for the M0S Dock / PiPico is the same version as for the Tang Nano 20K and all other boards.
The whole setup will look like this:
