Using De2-115 board to run a project developed on a different board ?

[Altera_Forum]

Hi, 

I am trying to run different open source projects/games on my DE2-115 Altera board, however, these projects are usually developed on different boards like: Xilinx Spartan 3, DE0, DE1, ...etc. My question is, what are the things I need to change in such projects in order to make them successfully run on my board?   The first thing I usually do is to change board type and import my board's pin assignment file. But still the projects compile successfully but don't give the expected functionality. I'm using Quartus II design software.  Many thanks!

[Altera_Forum]

It depends what modules are being used in the projects. If it is merely HDL coding, then you can port over and re-compile with Quartus II. If there are specific IPs core used, then you might need to find the corresponding IPs in Altera devices.

[Altera_Forum]

Hi newbie, this question is tough.. similar like adopt some algorithm in open source and try to compile on specific code compiler version.

[Altera_Forum]

Thanks tiny007 and pororo for your answers.

[Altera_Forum]

the best is to choose the kit according for what you plan to do, then choose that particular board, and you may also do not want to spend so much time in those compatibility problem later on.