.. _install_lattice:

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Install Lattice Toolchain (CPLD)
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Diamond Programmer
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To program the CPLD, please download and install the Lattice Diamond Programmer Standalone:

* `Lattice Diamond Programmer Standalone download <https://www.latticesemi.com/latticediamond>`_

.. warning::

    Make sure you scroll down and select the **Programmer Standalone**, it is roughly 50-60 MB

.. image:: ./images_lattice/lattice_programmer_standalone.jpg
  


ispLEVER Classic
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To create a new program for the CPLD, you need ispLEVER Classic

* `ispLEVER Classic download <https://www.latticesemi.com/ispleverclassic>`_
* Make sure you scroll down and select the **ispLEVER Classic Base Module**, it is roughly 700-800 MB
* You will need a license, for academic use it can be requested by `writing an email <mailto:lic_admn@latticesemi.com>`_ stating 
    
  - your ispLEVER Classic version and 
  - the MAC address of your computer.