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Deliver responsive tactile effects in your embedded applications with IQS390 and PIC18F57Q43

Low-power haptic feedback solution for enhanced user interaction in embedded applications

Haptic 5 Click with Curiosity Nano with PIC18F57Q43

Published Aug 18, 2025

Click board™

Haptic 5 Click

Dev. board

Curiosity Nano with PIC18F57Q43

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

PIC18F57Q43

Responsive haptic feedback with real-time auto-resonance tracking and ultra-low power operation for enhanced tactile user interaction

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

Haptic 5 Click is based on the IQS390 haptic driver IC from Azoteq, designed to provide high-performance haptic feedback using Linear Resonant Actuators (LRA). This board supports two operating modes— I2C and PWM— selectable via the COMM SEL jumpers. To ensure proper operation, all jumpers must be aligned to the same mode side. In I2C mode, the IQS390 employs a real-time closed-loop auto-resonance algorithm that dynamically tracks and matches the resonant frequency of the connected LRA motor, ensuring efficient and consistent vibration output. Haptic 5 Click is ideal for applications that require precise

and responsive tactile feedback, such as mouse wheel scrolling effects, trackpad interactions, doorbell notifications, and membrane keypads. The I2C interface supports communication speeds of up to Fast Mode Plus (1 MHz), with a selectable I2C address configured via the ADDR SEL jumper, enabling flexible integration into various systems. Additionally, the IQS390 includes a dedicated RST pin for hardware reset, and haptic pulses can be triggered either through I2C commands or externally via the TRG pin. In PWM mode, the board accepts an external Pulse Width Modulated signal along with a motor drive direction input via

the DIR pin. Both operating modes feature automatic power mode management, including an ultra-low power state to reduce energy consumption during inactivity. This Click board™ can be operated only with a 3.3V logic voltage level. The board must perform appropriate logic voltage level conversion before using MCUs with different logic levels. It also comes equipped with a library containing functions and example code that can be used as a reference for further development.

Haptic 5 Click hardware overview image

Features overview

Development board

PIC18F57Q43 Curiosity Nano evaluation kit is a cutting-edge hardware platform designed to evaluate microcontrollers within the PIC18-Q43 family. Central to its design is the inclusion of the powerful PIC18F57Q43 microcontroller (MCU), offering advanced functionalities and robust performance. Key features of this evaluation kit include a yellow user LED and a responsive

mechanical user switch, providing seamless interaction and testing. The provision for a 32.768kHz crystal footprint ensures precision timing capabilities. With an onboard debugger boasting a green power and status LED, programming and debugging become intuitive and efficient. Further enhancing its utility is the Virtual serial port (CDC) and a debug GPIO channel (DGI

GPIO), offering extensive connectivity options. Powered via USB, this kit boasts an adjustable target voltage feature facilitated by the MIC5353 LDO regulator, ensuring stable operation with an output voltage ranging from 1.8V to 5.1V, with a maximum output current of 500mA, subject to ambient temperature and voltage constraints.

PIC18F57Q43 Curiosity Nano double side image

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Architecture

PIC

MCU Memory (KB)

128

Silicon Vendor

Microchip

Pin count

48

RAM (Bytes)

8196

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Accessories

Curiosity Nano Base for Click boards is a versatile hardware extension platform created to streamline the integration between Curiosity Nano kits and extension boards, tailored explicitly for the mikroBUS™-standardized Click boards and Xplained Pro extension boards. This innovative base board (shield) offers seamless connectivity and expansion possibilities, simplifying experimentation and development. Key features include USB power compatibility from the Curiosity Nano kit, alongside an alternative external power input option for enhanced flexibility. The onboard Li-Ion/LiPo charger and management circuit ensure smooth operation for battery-powered applications, simplifying usage and management. Moreover, the base incorporates a fixed 3.3V PSU dedicated to target and mikroBUS™ power rails, alongside a fixed 5.0V boost converter catering to 5V power rails of mikroBUS™ sockets, providing stable power delivery for various connected devices.

Curiosity Nano Base for Click boards accessories 1 image

The LRA0825BC-0167F is a precision linear resonant actuator (LRA) designed for compact haptic feedback applications, featuring an 8mm diameter and 2.5mm thickness. Optimized for Z-axis vibration output, it operates at a resonant frequency of 240 ±10Hz, producing a minimum vibration acceleration of 0.7 Grms. With a rated voltage of 1.2 Vrms AC and a maximum current consumption of 90 mA, it ensures responsive performance with a rise time of up to 50 ms and a fall time of up to 80 ms. Its operating voltage range of 0.1 to 1.25 Vrms AC allows flexible control, making it ideal for wearable devices, handheld instruments, and other space-constrained designs requiring precise and efficient tactile feedback.

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Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

Haptic Pulse Trigger
PA0
AN
Reset / ID SEL
PA7
RST
Direction Control / ID COMM
PD4
CS
NC
NC
SCK
NC
NC
MISO
NC
NC
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
PWM Signal
PB0
PWM
NC
NC
INT
NC
NC
TX
NC
NC
RX
I2C Clock
PB2
SCL
I2C Data
PB1
SDA
NC
NC
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Take a closer look

Click board™ Schematic

Haptic 5 Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

Curiosity Nano Base for Click boards front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Curiosity Nano with PIC18F57Q43 as your development board.

Curiosity Nano Base for Click boards front image hardware assembly
Charger 27 Click front image hardware assembly
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Prog-cut hardware assembly
Charger 27 Click complete accessories setup image hardware assembly
Board mapper by product8 hardware assembly
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Software Support

Library Description

Haptic 5 Click demo application is developed using the NECTO Studio, ensuring compatibility with mikroSDK's open-source libraries and tools. Designed for plug-and-play implementation and testing, the demo is fully compatible with all development, starter, and mikromedia boards featuring a mikroBUS™ socket.

Example Description
This example demonstrates the control of the Haptic 5 Click board. In I2C mode, the example toggles the haptic trigger pin periodically to generate vibration pulses. In PWM mode, it gradually increases and decreases the output duty cycle to modulate the vibration intensity, while toggling the direction when the duty reaches 0%.

Key functions:

  • haptic5_cfg_setup - This function initializes Click configuration structure to initial values.

  • haptic5_init - This function initializes all necessary pins and peripherals used for this Click board.

  • haptic5_default_cfg - This function executes a default configuration of Haptic 5 Click board.

  • haptic5_set_duty_cycle - This function sets the PWM duty cycle.

  • haptic5_toggle_dir - This function toggles the state of the DIR pin.

Application Init
Initializes the logger and the Click board driver, and applies the default configuration.

Application Task
Depending on the selected communication interface (I2C or PWM), toggles the haptic trigger (I2C), or changes PWM duty cycle and direction (PWM).

Open Source

Code example

The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.

/*!
 * @file main.c
 * @brief Haptic 5 Click example
 *
 * # Description
 * This example demonstrates the control of the Haptic 5 Click board.
 * In I2C mode, the example toggles the haptic trigger pin periodically to generate vibration pulses.
 * In PWM mode, it gradually increases and decreases the output duty cycle to modulate the vibration intensity,
 * while toggling the direction when the duty reaches 0%.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * Initializes the logger and the Click board driver, and applies the default configuration.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * Depending on the selected communication interface (I2C or PWM), toggles the haptic trigger (I2C),
 * or changes PWM duty cycle and direction (PWM).
 *
 * @note
 * The mode is selected via the @b HAPTIC5_DEFAULT_COM macro. Ensure proper configuration and wiring 
 * based on the selected mode before running the example.
 *
 * @author Stefan Filipovic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "haptic5.h"

static haptic5_t haptic5;
static log_t logger;

void application_init ( void ) 
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;  /**< Logger config object. */
    haptic5_cfg_t haptic5_cfg;  /**< Click config object. */

    /** 
     * Logger initialization.
     * Default baud rate: 115200
     * Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
     * @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX 
     * are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will 
     * need to define them manually for log to work. 
     * See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
     */
    LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
    log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
    log_info( &logger, " Application Init " );

    // Click initialization.
    haptic5_cfg_setup( &haptic5_cfg );
    HAPTIC5_MAP_MIKROBUS( haptic5_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    if ( PWM_ERROR == haptic5_init( &haptic5, &haptic5_cfg ) )
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    
    if ( HAPTIC5_ERROR == haptic5_default_cfg ( &haptic5 ) )
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Default configuration." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    
    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}

void application_task ( void ) 
{
#if ( HAPTIC5_DEFAULT_COM == HAPTIC5_COM_I2C )
    log_printf( &logger, " Haptic state: Active\r\n\n" );
    haptic5_set_trg_high ( &haptic5 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
    log_printf( &logger, " Haptic state: Idle\r\n\n" );
    haptic5_set_trg_low ( &haptic5 );
    Delay_ms ( 1000 );
#else
    static int8_t duty_cnt = 1;
    static int8_t duty_inc = 1;
    float duty = duty_cnt / 10.0;
    
    haptic5_set_duty_cycle ( &haptic5, duty );
    log_printf( &logger, "> Duty: %d%%\r\n", ( uint16_t )( duty_cnt * 10 ) );
    
    Delay_ms ( 500 );
    
    if ( 10 == duty_cnt ) 
    {
        duty_inc = -1;
    }
    else if ( 0 == duty_cnt ) 
    {
        duty_inc = 1;
        haptic5_toggle_dir ( &haptic5 );
    }
    duty_cnt += duty_inc;
#endif
}

int main ( void ) 
{
    /* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
    #ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
    preinit();
    #endif
    
    application_init( );
    
    for ( ; ; ) 
    {
        application_task( );
    }

    return 0;
}

// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END

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