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Texas Instruments DRV8428P User Manual

Texas Instruments DRV8428P User Manual

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This document is provided with the DRV8428P evaluation module (EVM) as a supplement to DRV8428P
Stepper Motor Driver datasheet. This user's guide details on how to use the DRV8428P EVM GUI
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SLOU538 – June 2020 DRV8428P EVM GUI User's Guide This document is provided with the DRV8428P evaluation module (EVM) as a supplement to DRV8428P Stepper Motor Driver datasheet. This user's guide details on how to use the DRV8428P EVM GUI application. Contents ........................

  • Page 2: Overview

    Enable the motor power supply. For additional details on hardware connections refer to the DRV8428xEVM User's Guide Click on DRV8428P EVM GUI shortcut either on the desktop or from the start menu to run the GUI application. Use the DRV8428P EVM GUI...

  • Page 3: Drv8428 Evm Gui (Landing Page)

    GUI Application www.ti.com Figure 1. DRV8428 EVM GUI (Landing Page) After click the DRV8428P device from the GUI landing page, the DRV8428P GUI home page shown in Figure 2 SLOU538 – June 2020 DRV8428P EVM GUI User's Guide Submit Documentation Feedback...

  • Page 4: Drv8428P Evm Gui (Home Page)

    If the GUI is opened without connecting the EVM, the hardware connection status pane will show ‘Error: no serial ports found’. If there are more than one DRV8428P EVM boards connected, the first matching device will be connected automatically. In order to switch to another EVM: 1.

  • Page 5: Serial Port Configuration

    AVREF_VALt, control mode and so forth. Hovering over the (?) icon to the right of a control displays a brief description about the control. SLOU538 – June 2020 DRV8428P EVM GUI User's Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2020, Texas Instruments Incorporated...

  • Page 6: Drv8428P Evm Gui (Motor Control Page)

    GUI Application www.ti.com Figure 5. DRV8428P EVM GUI (Motor Control Page) 3.3.1.1 Control Modes The GUI allows the user to control the stepper motion profile in two modes – PWM Mode and Step Mode. To toggle between the modes, use the toggle button at the top of the screen.

  • Page 7: Controls Available For Speed Mode

    3.3.1.1.2 Step Mode The DRV8428P EVM provides the ability to operate a stepper motor in full step mode. The firmware provides the necessary timing pulses on the AINx/BINx input signals to drive the stepper at the desired speed and direction.

  • Page 8: Drv8428P Evm Gui (Menu Bar - Help Option)

    Menu Bar Options The following menus are available in the menu bar displayed at the top of the GUI as shown in Figure Figure 9. DRV8428P EVM GUI (Menu Bar – Help Option) 3.3.4.1 File Menu The user can load the firmware (.out) file onto the onboard MSP430 by clicking file menu and selecting an appropriate motor driver device to match the EVM variant.
  • Page 9 The Help Menu contains options to view Readme File and About Section. The About Section displays the installed software information, including the application version. SLOU538 – June 2020 DRV8428P EVM GUI User's Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2020, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 10 STANDARD TERMS FOR EVALUATION MODULES Delivery: TI delivers TI evaluation boards, kits, or modules, including any accompanying demonstration software, components, and/or documentation which may be provided together or separately (collectively, an “EVM” or “EVMs”) to the User (“User”) in accordance with the terms set forth herein.
  • Page 11 www.ti.com Regulatory Notices: 3.1 United States 3.1.1 Notice applicable to EVMs not FCC-Approved: FCC NOTICE: This kit is designed to allow product developers to evaluate electronic components, circuitry, or software associated with the kit to determine whether to incorporate such items in a finished product and software developers to write software applications for use with the end product.
  • Page 12 www.ti.com Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à...
  • Page 13 www.ti.com EVM Use Restrictions and Warnings: 4.1 EVMS ARE NOT FOR USE IN FUNCTIONAL SAFETY AND/OR SAFETY CRITICAL EVALUATIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EVALUATIONS OF LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS. 4.2 User must read and apply the user guide and other available documentation provided by TI regarding the EVM prior to handling or using the EVM, including without limitation any warning or restriction notices.
  • Page 14 Notwithstanding the foregoing, any judgment may be enforced in any United States or foreign court, and TI may seek injunctive relief in any United States or foreign court. Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2019, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 15 TI products. TI’s provision of these resources does not expand or otherwise alter TI’s applicable warranties or warranty disclaimers for TI products. TI objects to and rejects any additional or different terms you may have proposed. IMPORTANT NOTICE Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2022, Texas Instruments Incorporated...

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