// serial to parallel converter
// Learning:
// I don't like this.
// I think I need a signal / way to say "I'm finished"?
//

module ser_to_par (
  input rst_i,
  input clk_i,
  input dat_i,
  output reg[7:0] dat_o
);

// Learning:
// Ugh, this is fucking stupid.
// if I send out directly at the rising clock edge,
// the output will violate setup and hold times???
//
always @(posedge clk_i or negedge rst_i) begin
  if (!rst_i) begin
    dat_o <= 8'b0;
  end else begin
    dat_o[0] <= dat_i;
    dat_o[7:1] <= dat_o[6:0];
  end
end

endmodule