Its strength lies in the algorithm which can calculate three-axis angle accurately. WT901C is employed where the highest measurement accuracy is required. It offers several advantages over competing sensor: • Heated for best data availability: new WITMOTION patented zero-bias...
For proper instrument grounding: use WITMOTION with its original factory-made cable or accessories. For secondary developing project or integration: use WITMOTION with its compiled sample code. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 6 -...
Serial Connection Step 1. Connect the sensor with a serial converter PIN Connection: VCC - 3.3~5V TX - Yellow RX - Green GND - GND (When connecting with computer, VCC-5V is recommended.) WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 7 -...
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Step 4. Open the software(Minimu.exe) Data will appear after auto-search finishes Notice: If not successful, please operate manually Choose the com port and baud rate 9600, data will be shown on the software. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 8 -...
For manufacturer internal test only Auto-search Auto searching the sensor Port Com port selection Baud Baud rate selection Type Fixed setting as Normal for WT901C Open Open com port Close Close com port WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 9 -...
Menu of Configuration Menu of Configuration Button Function Read Config Reading the current configuration Lock Lock the sensor Unlock Unlock the sensor Calibrate Time Calibration time of chip Save Config Save configuration WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 10 -...
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WTGAHRS1, HWT901B) Reset Z-axis Angle Reset Z-axis angle to 0 degree, not available for WT901C in 9-axis algorithm Angle Reference Setting current angle as 0 degree Gyro Auto Calibrate Auto-calibration of gyroscope WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 11 -...
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IMU series, such as WTGAHRS1, WTGAHRS2 Quaternion Quaternion data output Positioning Accuracy Option for GPS positioning accuracy output, including Satellite quantity, PDOP, HDOP, VDOP data, only for GPS IMU series, such as WTGAHRS1, WTGAHRS2 WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 12 -...
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Menu of Port D0 Model Extended port D0 D1 Model Extended port D1 D2 Model Extended port D2 D3 Model Extended port D3 Pulse width Pulse width of PWM Cycle Cycle of PWM WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 13 -...
Usually, the magnetic field sensor will have a large zero error when it is manufactured. If it is not calibrated, it will bring a large measurement error, which will affect the accuracy of the measurement of the z-axis Angle of the heading Angle. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 15 -...
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Step 1. Open the Config menu Step 2. Click the magnetic field calibration button. click the “Start calibration” Step 3. Slowly rotate the module 360° around X, Y, Z, 3-axis accordingly WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 16 -...
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Step 4. After rotation, click “End calibration” Successful result: Most of data dots will be within the ellipse. If not successful, please stay away from the objective that can create magnetic field interference. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 17 -...
The gyroscope calibration is to calibrate the angular velocity, and the sensor will calibrate automatically. It is recommended that the automatic calibration of gyroscopes can be inactivated only if the module rotates at a constant speed. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 18 -...
Z axis backs to 0 degree in the module data bar. 2.3.5 Reset Height to 0 Only available for the module built-in barometer like WT901B, HWT901B, WTGAHRS1, WTGAHRS2. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 19 -...
Taking WT901C as an example, the default output of the module is acceleration, angular velocity, angle, and magnetic field. Notice: If choosing the GPS Original, there will be no other data output.
To put it simply, if the return rate is high, the baud rate should also be set higher, generally 115200. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 21 -...
Note: After the change, the module will no longer output data at the original baud rate. The data will be output only when the baud rate that has been changed is selected on the PC software again. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 22 -...
2.4.4 Data Recording Method are as follows: Step 1: Click “Record” and “Begin” Step 2: Click “Stop” WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 23 -...
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Windows system’s time. The changes in other data is correct. It is highly recommended that data can be pasted to an Excel file. In this way, all data will be shown in order. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 24 -...
Recorded data playback method: Step 1: Disconnect the sensor Step 2: Click “File” Button and then click “Load” Step 3: Choose the original path of software installation and load the Bin file WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 25 -...
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Step 4: Click “Run” and the Binary file will be playback When playback, the rate can be editable. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 26 -...
Wake Up: The module enters the working state from the standby state. The module defaults to a working state, in the“Config”of the software, click “Sleep”option to enter the sleep state, click“Sleep”again to release sleep. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 27 -...
Step 1: Rotate the module 90 degrees around the X-axis Step 2: Place the sensor 90 degrees vertically Step 3: Click “Vertical” as install directions on “Config” menu WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 28 -...
1. The higher rate of bandwidth setting will lead to the higher fluctuation in data waveform. Conversely, the lower rate of bandwidth, data will become more fluent. For example: Bandwidth as 20Hz, Output rate as 10Hz. The waveform is very steady. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 29 -...
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For example, if the bandwidth setting is 20Hz, retrieval rate as 100Hz, there will be 5 repeating data. If you prefer there is no repeating data, it is required to increase the bandwidth more than 100Hz. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 30 -...
Restore Factory Setting Operation method: Connect the WT901C module and the computer through the USB-TTL module, click the setting tab, and click to restore the default. After restoring the factory settings, power on the module again. (This method needs to know the baud...
9-axis algorithm: Z-axis angle is mainly calculated and analyzed based on the magnetic field. Z-axis angle will have few drift. The default algorithm of WT901C is 9-axis. If there is magnetic field interference around installed environment, it is recommended to switch to 6-axis algorithm to detect the angle.
Use Instructions with Android Phone For APP configuration introduction, please referring to the Chapter 2.2 APP Installation Install the APK file, give permission of Location and Storage Link to download Android APP WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 33 -...
Hardware Preparation Connecting with Android smartphone requires a serial cable and a Type-C converter or OTG converter according to phone’s interface. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 34 -...
“Choose an APP for the USB device”, which means that the device has been detected. Choose “WitMotion”, “ JUST ONCE” or “ALWAYS” is optional. 2. Only CH340 driver can be detected via WitMotion APP. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 35 -...
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Step 3. Open APP and choose “9-axis Series” as sensor series WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 36 -...
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Step 4. Select the baud rate- 9600. After selection and wait for a few seconds, the data will show automatically. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 37 -...
Step 1. Keep the module horizontally stationary Step 2. Click the “Calibration” menu Step 3. Click the “Acceleration Calibration” and wait for 3 seconds Step 5. Judge the result--confirm if there is 1g on Z-axis acceleration WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 39 -...
Step 4. After rotation, click “Magnetic Calibration Finish” Check the result: The Z-axis angle will have fewer drift than before. Notice: If not successful, please stay away from the objective that can create magnetic field interference. WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 40 -...
Link to sample code instructions demo Notice: There is no sample code provided for Linux or Python system at present. Arduino Download link Arduino UNO3 Demo Link STM32 Download link Raspberry pi Tutorial link DEMO link WT901C RS232| manual v0707 | http://wiki.wit-motion.com/english - 41 -...
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