Description
Due to a problem in the Quartus® software version 16.0.1, Eclipse for Nios® II may fail to detect Nios II hardware when using the Nios II Hardware v2(beta) launcher.
The configuration window may show: Unable to communicate with system console.
Resolution
To overcome this issue use the non-beta launcher, or
- Launch NiosII Eclipse SBT
- From Nios II menu bar, run System console, and wait for this console to finalize its startup (device detection)
- Right click on the application folder, Run As > Run Configurations > Nios II Hardware v2 (beta).
The Nios II instance should be found and Running/debugging can be launched.
This problem is scheduled to be fixed in a future relase of the Quartus software.