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**If you have a G2 you might want to checkout my [panog2_ldr](https://github.com/skiphansen/panog2_ldr)
project before reading on.**

## Flashing Pano Logic devices without a programmer

This project updates the Xilinx image embedded in the Panologic's progfpga
programmer utility with a new user provided image.
programmer utility with a new user provided image.

Why?

Using a JTAG or SPI programmer to update the flash in a Pano requires an
investment in a programmer and requires disassembling the Pano to gain
access to the programming connectors. Sometimes a more convenient method
is handy.
is handy.

If you are one of those that picked up a Pano but never got around to
doing anything with it now is your chance. Dig your Pano out of your
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progfpga provides a fast and easy way to load your latest creation on to a
Pano device for whatever reason.

Warning: No known images other than the original Pano Logic image
implement Pano's protocol so this is a one way update. There is no way to
recover the Pano without a JTAG or SPI programmer after flashing a new
image.
**Warning:** No known images other than the original Pano Logic image
implement Pano's protocol so this is a one way update unless you
install an image such as [panog2_ldr](https://github.com/skiphansen/panog2_ldr)
which supports future updates or use a JTAG programmer.

## What is a Pano Logic device and why do I care?

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