Ensure precise control and confirmation of actions within industrial settings with TL3215AF160BQ and PIC18F57Q43
Simple and efficient tactile input detection
Published Jul 30, 2024
Click board™
Button 2 Click
Dev. board
Curiosity Nano with PIC18F57Q43
Compiler
NECTO Studio
MCU
PIC18F57Q43
Simple and efficient tactile switch integration with clear visual feedback when the button is pressed, enhancing user interaction.
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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
Button 2 Click is based on the TL3215AF160BQ, a member of the TL3215 series of tactile switches from E-Switch. This specific switch, denoted by its part number TL3215AF160BQ, features several key characteristics. The 'TL' in the part number indicates it belongs to the TL series, known for its high reliability and consistent performance. The '3215' model is a testament to its robust construction and design. It includes an actuator option ('A') with a 2mm actuator, ensuring precise and responsive operation. The 'F160' denotes an actuation force of 160gf, providing a balanced tactile feedback that is neither too hard nor too soft, thus preventing accidental presses while remaining user-friendly. The 'B' indicates the blue color of the switch, making it easily identifiable, while the 'Q' signifies the use of silver contact material, known for its excellent conductivity and durability. Regarding specifications, the TL3215AF160BQ has an impressive electrical rating of 50mA at 12VDC, and its electrical and mechanical life is rated at 1,000,000 cycles, ensuring longevity and reliability
in various applications. Initially, the contact resistance is a maximum of 100mΩ, while the insulation resistance stands at 100MΩ at 500VDC, highlighting its excellent electrical isolation properties. The switch also has a dielectric strength of 250VAC for 1 minute and operates efficiently in a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. The contact arrangement is single-pole single-throw (SPST), providing straightforward switching functionality. Additionally, the integrated LED in this version operates at a forward current of 20mA with a typical forward voltage of 3V at 20mA. It delivers a typical luminous intensity of 100mcd, ensuring clear visibility of the switch's status. This Click board™ 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 sensor area to become movable by breaking the PCB, opening up many new possibilities for implementation. Thanks to the Snap feature, the TL3215AF160BQ 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. Button 2 Click communicates with the host MCU using only two pins from the mikroBUS™ socket, ensuring a simple and efficient interface. The INT pin is dedicated to detecting button presses, providing an interrupt signal whenever the tactile switch is activated. The LED pin controls the blue LED on the TL3215AF160BQ, lighting up momentarily when the switch is pressed. This configuration allows for easy integration into various projects, enabling both input detection and visual feedback with minimal wiring and setup. 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
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.
Microcontroller Overview
MCU Card / MCU
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.
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 Curiosity Nano with PIC18F57Q43 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
This library contains API for Button 2 Click driver.
Key functions:
button2_get_int_pin- This function returns the INT pin logic state.button2_toggle_led- This function toggles the button LED state by toggling the LED pin logic state.button2_enable_led- This function enables button LED by setting the LED pin to the high logic state.
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 Button 2 Click Example.
*
* # Description
* This example demonstrates the use of Button 2 click board by toggling the button
* LED and switch state on button press.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes the driver and logger.
*
* ## Application Task
* Toggles the button LED and switch state on button press and displays the state
* on the USB UART.
*
* @author Stefan Filipovic
*
*/
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "button2.h"
static button2_t button2; /**< Button 2 Click driver object. */
static log_t logger; /**< Logger object. */
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg; /**< Logger config object. */
button2_cfg_t button2_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.
button2_cfg_setup( &button2_cfg );
BUTTON2_MAP_MIKROBUS( button2_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
if ( DIGITAL_OUT_UNSUPPORTED_PIN == button2_init( &button2, &button2_cfg ) )
{
log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
for ( ; ; );
}
log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
log_printf ( &logger, " Press button to change switch state\r\n\n" );
log_printf ( &logger, " SWITCH OFF\r\n\n" );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
static uint8_t switch_state = BUTTON2_SWITCH_OFF;
if ( BUTTON2_BUTTON_PRESSED == button2_get_int_pin ( &button2 ) )
{
button2_toggle_led ( &button2 );
switch_state ^= BUTTON2_SWITCH_ON;
if ( BUTTON2_SWITCH_ON == switch_state )
{
log_printf ( &logger, " SWITCH ON\r\n\n" );
}
else
{
log_printf ( &logger, " SWITCH OFF\r\n\n" );
}
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
}
}
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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