Detect tilt and orientation changes over a 45-degree angle with TM1000Q and PIC32MZ1024EFH064
45-degree tilt angle and orientation sensing solution
Published Mar 18, 2025
Click board™
Tilt 6 Click
Dev. board
PIC32MZ clicker
Compiler
NECTO Studio
MCU
PIC32MZ1024EFH064
Sense tilt and orientation changes with high reliability perfect for safety systems and motion-based controls
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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
Tilt 6 Click is based on the TM1000Q, a tilt switch from E-Switch designed to detect changes in orientation with high precision and reliability. This switch offers a long operational lifespan of up to 1,000,000 cycles. With a maximum contact resistance of 5Ω, minimum insulation resistance of 100MΩ at 500VDC, and dielectric strength of 500VAC for one minute, the TM1000Q ensures stable and safe operation even in demanding environments. The switch is triggered when the board is tilted at a 45-degree angle from the horizontal plane, providing accurate tilt detection for various applications. This Click board™ features two orange LED indicators, LD2 and LD3, which illuminate to signal the direction of the tilt, with LD2 indicating a tilt to the left at a 45-degree angle from
the horizontal plane and LD3 indicating a tilt to the right. These LEDs correspond to the switch output signals, also available on the O1 and O2 pins of the mikroBUS™ socket, for further processing by the host MCU. This environmentally friendly switch is mercury-free and uses silver contacts for reliable electrical performance. The TM1000Q operates with a single-pole, single-throw (SPST) functionality, making Tilt 6 Click an excellent choice for applications requiring precise orientation detection, such as industrial equipment, safety systems, and motion-based controls. Tilt 6 Click is designed in a unique format supporting the newly introduced MIKROE feature called "Click Snap." Unlike the standardized version of Click boards, this feature allows the main IC area to become
movable by breaking the PCB, opening up many new possibilities for implementation. Thanks to the Snap feature, the TM1000Q can operate autonomously by accessing its signals directly on the pins marked 1-8. Additionally, the Snap part includes a specified and fixed screw hole position, enabling users to secure the Snap board in their desired location. This Click board™ can operate with either 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels selected via the VCC SEL jumper. This way, both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs can use the communication lines properly. Also, this Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing easy-to-use functions and an example code that can be used as a reference for further development.
Features overview
Development board
PIC32MZ Clicker is a compact starter development board that brings the flexibility of add-on Click boards™ to your favorite microcontroller, making it a perfect starter kit for implementing your ideas. It comes with an onboard 32-bit PIC32MZ microcontroller with FPU from Microchip, a USB connector, LED indicators, buttons, a mikroProg connector, and a header for interfacing with external electronics. Thanks to its compact design with clear and easy-recognizable silkscreen markings, it provides a fluid and immersive working experience, allowing access anywhere and under
any circumstances. Each part of the PIC32MZ Clicker development kit contains the components necessary for the most efficient operation of the same board. In addition to the possibility of choosing the PIC32MZ Clicker programming method, using USB HID mikroBootloader, or through an external mikroProg connector for PIC, dsPIC, or PIC32 programmer, the Clicker board also includes a clean and regulated power supply module for the development kit. The USB Micro-B connection can provide up to 500mA of current, which is more than enough to operate all onboard
and additional modules. All communication methods that mikroBUS™ itself supports are on this board, including the well-established mikroBUS™ socket, reset button, and several buttons and LED indicators. PIC32MZ Clicker is an integral part of the Mikroe ecosystem, allowing you to create a new application in minutes. Natively supported by Mikroe software tools, it covers many aspects of prototyping thanks to a considerable number of different Click boards™ (over a thousand boards), the number of which is growing every day.
Microcontroller Overview
MCU Card / MCU
Architecture
PIC32
MCU Memory (KB)
1024
Silicon Vendor
Microchip
Pin count
64
RAM (Bytes)
524288
Used MCU Pins
mikroBUS™ mapper
Take a closer look
Click board™ Schematic
Step by step
Project assembly
Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the PIC32MZ clicker as your development board.
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Application Output
1. Application Output - In Debug mode, the 'Application Output' window enables real-time data monitoring, offering direct insight into execution results. Ensure proper data display by configuring the environment correctly using the provided tutorial.
2. UART Terminal - Use the UART Terminal to monitor data transmission via a USB to UART converter, allowing direct communication between the Click board™ and your development system. Configure the baud rate and other serial settings according to your project's requirements to ensure proper functionality. For step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the provided tutorial.
3. Plot Output - The Plot feature offers a powerful way to visualize real-time sensor data, enabling trend analysis, debugging, and comparison of multiple data points. To set it up correctly, follow the provided tutorial, which includes a step-by-step example of using the Plot feature to display Click board™ readings. To use the Plot feature in your code, use the function: plot(*insert_graph_name*, variable_name);. This is a general format, and it is up to the user to replace 'insert_graph_name' with the actual graph name and 'variable_name' with the parameter to be displayed.
Software Support
Library Description
Tilt 6 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 functionality of the Tilt 6 Click, which detects tilt motion in multiple directions. The example continuously monitors tilt movements, logging when the sensor detects a left tilt, right tilt, or remains idle.
Key functions:
tilt6_cfg_setup- This function initializes Click configuration structure to initial values.tilt6_init- This function initializes all necessary pins and peripherals used for this Click board.tilt6_get_tilt_state- This function returns the tilt switch state.
Application Init
Initializes the logger and configures the Tilt 6 Click.
Application Task
Continuously reads the tilt state and logs changes. The sensor can detect three states: "RIGHT TILT", "LEFT TILT", and "IDLE" indicating no tilt.
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 Tilt 6 Click Example.
*
* # Description
* This example demonstrates the functionality of the Tilt 6 Click board, which detects
* tilt motion in multiple directions. The example continuously monitors tilt movements,
* logging when the sensor detects a left tilt, right tilt, or remains idle.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections:
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes the logger and configures the Tilt 6 Click board.
*
* ## Application Task
* Continuously reads the tilt state and logs changes. The sensor can detect three states:
* "RIGHT TILT", "LEFT TILT", and "IDLE" indicating no tilt.
*
* @author Stefan Filipovic
*
*/
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "tilt6.h"
static tilt6_t tilt6; /**< Tilt 6 Click driver object. */
static log_t logger; /**< Logger object. */
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg; /**< Logger config object. */
tilt6_cfg_t tilt6_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.
tilt6_cfg_setup( &tilt6_cfg );
TILT6_MAP_MIKROBUS( tilt6_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
if ( DIGITAL_OUT_UNSUPPORTED_PIN == tilt6_init( &tilt6, &tilt6_cfg ) )
{
log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
for ( ; ; );
}
log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
static uint8_t old_state = TILT6_STATE_IDLE;
uint8_t state = tilt6_get_tilt_state ( &tilt6 );
if ( state != old_state )
{
old_state = state;
if ( TILT6_STATE_RIGHT_TILT == state )
{
log_printf( &logger, "State: RIGHT TILT\r\n\n" );
}
else if ( TILT6_STATE_LEFT_TILT == state )
{
log_printf( &logger, "State: LEFT TILT\r\n\n" );
}
else
{
log_printf( &logger, "State: IDLE\r\n\n" );
}
Delay_ms ( 100 );
}
}
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;
}
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