STEVAL-MKI080V1 STMicroelectronics, STEVAL-MKI080V1 Datasheet - Page 16

• Manufacturer Part Number: STEVAL-MKI080V1
• Description: BOARD DEMO MEMS LPR410AL
• Manufacturer: STMicroelectronics
• Series: MEMSr

Specifications of STEVAL-MKI080V1

• Sensor Type: Gyroscope, 2 Axis
• Sensing Range: ±100°/sec
• Interface: Analog and Digital
• Sensitivity: 10mV/°/s
• Voltage - Supply: 5V, USB
• Embedded: Yes, MCU, 8-Bit
• Utilized Ic / Part: LPR410AL
• Sensing Axis: Double Axis
• Output Type: Digital
• Interface Type: USB
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• For Use With/related Products: LPR5xxxAL, LPY5xxxAL, LY5xxxAL
• Other names: 497-10667

Graphical user interface
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The functions of the four main sections of the window are described below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Connecting to the virtual COM port
Before using the functions of the demonstration kit software, the connection with the
STEVAL-MKI0xxV1 board must be opened using the following steps:
1.
2.
3.
At this point, the user can acquire, plot and save the angular rate data measured by the
sensor and access the content of the registers embedded in the device.
If the “Find” button is pressed
COM number assigned to the demonstration kit, and displays it in the list box as a selected
item.
GUI main window functions
The following sections provide details regarding the functions of the tabs and buttons on the
GUI main window (see
“Easy Start” button
When the “Easy Start” button is clicked
find the COM number assigned to the demonstration kit, to recognize the connected board
and its device and, if successful, starts the acquisition. If recognition is unsuccessful, a
message alerts the user to verify that the board type is in the list of managed ones, or to
update the SW.
“Main control”
via the Start/Stop buttons.
“Saving” box
choosing the data type to write. Data types available are:
a)
b)
“Tab selector”
demonstration kit.
“Legend”
“Details”
name of the sensor, the version of the firmware loaded on the microcontroller and the
version of the PC software.
Connect the STEVAL-MKI0xxV1 to the desired USB port.
In the “Select COM” drop-down menu
to which the board has been mapped. For additional information on how to obtain this
number, see section 3.3. Otherwise, press “Find” to automatically get the correct COM
number.
Open the connection by clicking on “Connect”
starts the board model recognition flow. If the flow terminates successfully, a
recognized board code and mounted device code is generated and written on the
“Home” tab. Otherwise, a message on the same tab alerts the user to check the board.
LSB: the analog values measured by the 8-bit A/D converter of the microcontroller
are converted to 8-bit values, hence the 256 magnitude levels.
Angular rate: LSB data are multiplied by the sensitivity to obtain the angular rate,
expressed in deg/sec.
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(Figure
9, ref 5) - shows information about the demonstration kit, such as the
9, ref 4) - used to enable/disable viewing the axes.
Figure
9, ref 2) - allows the user to save the data to a specified text file,
9, ref 3) - used to toggle between the different features of the
9, ref 1) - connects/disconnects the board and starts acquisition
(Figure 9
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9).
(Figure
ref 1), the GUI attempts to automatically find the
(Figure 9
9, ref 1), the GUI attempts to automatically
(Figure 9
ref 1), choose the virtual COM number
ref 1). Opening the connection
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