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Propeller and the ADXL202

BrianmcmBrianmcm Posts: 33
edited 2009-01-15 13:47 in Propeller 1
I'm new to the Propeller Chip and was wondering if anyone·has integrated the Analog Devices ADXL202 accelerometer with the chip. I researched the Object Exchange and found info on the Memsic 2125; would the information be similar? I have a little project that I'd like to utilize the ADXL202 and had one of the Evaluation Boards; using it with a BS2. Any assistance/guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Brianmcm

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  • Beau SchwabeBeau Schwabe Posts: 6,568
    edited 2009-01-14 17:45
    Brianmcm,

    Should be ok.... looking at the data sheets (see attached) the output formula·is the same for both.··On the ADXL202, it looks like T2 will need to be set with an external resistor value.· If you are looking at the "ro" and "theta" values produced by the Memsic 2125 object then·the·time units are arbitrary, but if you are looking at the RAW x and the RAW y values, then a precision trim-able resistor might be necessary for the ADXL202.


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  • LeonLeon Posts: 7,620
    edited 2009-01-14 18:37
    I've used it with an AVR assembler program, the software was quite simple.

    Leon

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  • BrianmcmBrianmcm Posts: 33
    edited 2009-01-14 18:50
    When you mentioned a precision trimable resistor what you recommend? Using the ADXL202EB with the BS2 was direct connect, no additional components necessary. "T2" was established through the code; see below.

    FREQ VAR WORD
    T2 VAR WORD

    COUNT 8,500,FREQ

    T2=25000/(FREQ/20)

    Axis acceleration was calculated by

    Xaxis=8*T1x/T2
    Yaxis=8*T1y/T2

    Thus the reason for the component recommendation.
    Thank you so much for your help

    Brian
  • Beau SchwabeBeau Schwabe Posts: 6,568
    edited 2009-01-14 19:11
    Brianmcm,

    With the Memsic 2125, T2 is fixed to 10ms and the formula you posted is correct.
    However with the ADXL202, T2 is adjustable by an external resistor. You might get close to 10ms, and if so the formula would still work.

    The ADXL202 datasheet provides information on how to calculate the appropriate resistor value for T2.

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    Post Edited (Beau Schwabe (Parallax)) : 1/14/2009 7:17:40 PM GMT
  • BrianmcmBrianmcm Posts: 33
    edited 2009-01-15 13:47
    Beau,
    Thanks again for the guidance!
    Now for some experimentation.
    Very Much Appreciated!
    Brian
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