Unlike its predecessors that relied on slower microcontrollers or bit-banging methods, the Vertyanov SUCCESSOR features a completely redesigned hardware architecture engineered for raw speed and electrical safety.
One of the strengths of the Vertyanov ecosystem is its community. Key resources include: vertyanov+successor+programmer
The Vertyanov methodology dictates a workflow called "Ghost-Driving." In this system, the Primary Programmer writes the core logic but is strictly forbidden from implementing the integration layers. That task falls to the Successor Programmer. By forcing a second pair of hands to touch the code while the original vision is still active, the "silence" of the code is broken immediately. That task falls to the Successor Programmer
: Both firmware and FPGA logic are updatable, with updates generally provided for free to ensure support for the newest EC variants. : The programmer uses a USB-UART FT232RL chip
: The programmer uses a USB-UART FT232RL chip from FTDI for PC communication, and installing the correct drivers is critical. Newer drivers can be found on the FTDI website.