VGA help!!!

[Altera_Forum]

hi there! 

 during my final project i'm trying to build a sniffer (network analyzer) with the DE-2 board and niosii, i wrote a code for the sniffer and add it to the DE2_net example, now the next level that i'm stuck with is to connect it to the VGA port and show the data of the network on a screen. is there any good design for it and recommendations for the best way to combine it with the DE_2 design?  thanks a lot!!! :)

[Altera_Forum]

I'd start by taking a look at the DE2-TV and DE2-VGA demos on the Terasic CD.

[Altera_Forum]

--- Quote Start ---  I'd start by taking a look at the DE2-TV and DE2-VGA demos on the Terasic CD.  --- Quote End ---    10x for replying! i take a look at DE2-TV and assume that i connect the components of the DE2_NET with the DE2_TV. i haven't find any folder with software inside it. how i'm writing commands to the VGA controller?

[Altera_Forum]

A region of memory is defined to contain the frame buffer for video data. To display you write bits to the frame buffer.

[Altera_Forum]

--- Quote Start ---  A region of memory is defined to contain the frame buffer for video data. To display you write bits to the frame buffer.  --- Quote End ---   excuse my ignorance but i still stacked with it. i just need to know which component i have to add at the qsys to the DE2_NET project for display characters on screen through vga output.

[Altera_Forum]

Hello levw, 

The libraries and components in qsys (as far as i know) are basically targeted to full graphics applications. What you seem to need is what the first IBM pc's did (80x25 crt character mode)  As an exercise to learn verilog, i am exactly building what you seem to need. I am also really interested in how you bluild your netwerk sniffer. Would you be interested in some collaboration ? Best regards, Johi.

[Altera_Forum]

Hi Johi,  

I will be more then happy to share with you my sniffer and do some collaboration.  can you write me to lev.wa88@gmail.com ?  talk with you in private.  cheers, Lev.