Intermediate
30 min

From 3D to 6DoF with IIM-42652 and ATmega328P

Simplify motion analysis and control

6DOF IMU 17 Click with Arduino UNO Rev3

Published Feb 14, 2024

Click board™

6DOF IMU 17 Click

Dev. board

Arduino UNO Rev3

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

ATmega328P

Our 6-axis motion tracking solution is engineered to provide precise monitoring of movement and orientation, empowering industries with valuable data for various applications

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

6DOF IMU 17 Click is based on the IIM-42652, a 6-axis motion tracking device that combines a 3-axis gyroscope and a 3-axis accelerometer from TDK InvenSense. It features a 2K-byte FIFO that can lower the traffic on the selected serial bus interface and reduce power consumption by allowing the system processor to burst read sensor data and then go into a low-power mode. With its 6-axis integration, the IIM-42652 guarantees optimal motion performance for customers. The IIM-42652 supports an extended operating temperature range, allowing customers to design it into various industrial IoT applications, including navigation and stabilizing industrial machinery and robots. The gyroscope supports eight programmable full-scale range settings from

±15.625dps to ±2000dps, and the accelerometer supports four programmable full-scale range settings from ±2g to ±16g. Other industry-leading features include on-chip 16-bit ADCs, programmable digital filters, an embedded temperature sensor, and programmable interrupts. The IIM-42652 also provides high robustness by supporting 20,000g shock reliability. 6DOF IMU 17 Click provides the possibility of using both I2C and SPI interfaces with a maximum frequency of 1MHz for I2C and 24MHz for SPI communication. The selection can be made by positioning SMD jumpers labeled as COMM SEL in an appropriate position. Note that all the jumpers' positions must be on the same side, or the Click board™ may become unresponsive. Interrupt

functionality is configured via the Interrupt Configuration register, which allows for interrupt pin configuration routed to the INT pin of the mikroBUS™ socket (used to signal MCU that an event has been sensed), the interrupt latching and clearing method, and triggers for the interrupt. The interrupt status can be read from the Interrupt Status register. 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. Also, it comes equipped with a library containing functions and an example code that can be used as a reference for further development.

6DOF IMU 17 Click top side image
6DOF IMU 17 Click bottom side image

Features overview

Development board

Arduino UNO is a versatile microcontroller board built around the ATmega328P chip. It offers extensive connectivity options for various projects, featuring 14 digital input/output pins, six of which are PWM-capable, along with six analog inputs. Its core components include a 16MHz ceramic resonator, a USB connection, a power jack, an

ICSP header, and a reset button, providing everything necessary to power and program the board. The Uno is ready to go, whether connected to a computer via USB or powered by an AC-to-DC adapter or battery. As the first USB Arduino board, it serves as the benchmark for the Arduino platform, with "Uno" symbolizing its status as the

first in a series. This name choice, meaning "one" in Italian, commemorates the launch of Arduino Software (IDE) 1.0. Initially introduced alongside version 1.0 of the Arduino Software (IDE), the Uno has since become the foundational model for subsequent Arduino releases, embodying the platform's evolution.

Arduino UNO Rev3 double side image

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Architecture

AVR

MCU Memory (KB)

32

Silicon Vendor

Microchip

Pin count

28

RAM (Bytes)

2048

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Accessories

Click Shield for Arduino UNO has two proprietary mikroBUS™ sockets, allowing all the Click board™ devices to be interfaced with the Arduino UNO board without effort. The Arduino Uno, a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328P, provides an affordable and flexible way for users to try out new concepts and build prototypes with the ATmega328P microcontroller from various combinations of performance, power consumption, and features. The Arduino Uno has 14 digital input/output pins (of which six can be used as PWM outputs), six analog inputs, a 16 MHz ceramic resonator (CSTCE16M0V53-R0), a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and reset button. Most of the ATmega328P microcontroller pins are brought to the IO pins on the left and right edge of the board, which are then connected to two existing mikroBUS™ sockets. This Click Shield also has several switches that perform functions such as selecting the logic levels of analog signals on mikroBUS™ sockets and selecting logic voltage levels of the mikroBUS™ sockets themselves. Besides, the user is offered the possibility of using any Click board™ with the help of existing bidirectional level-shifting voltage translators, regardless of whether the Click board™ operates at a 3.3V or 5V logic voltage level. Once you connect the Arduino UNO board with our Click Shield for Arduino UNO, you can access hundreds of Click boards™, working with 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels.

Click Shield for Arduino UNO accessories 1 image

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

NC
NC
AN
NC
NC
RST
SPI Chip Select
PB2
CS
SPI Clock
PB5
SCK
SPI Data OUT
PB4
MISO
SPI Data IN
PB3
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
NC
NC
PWM
Interrupt
PC3
INT
NC
NC
TX
NC
NC
RX
I2C Clock
PC5
SCL
I2C Data
PC4
SDA
NC
NC
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Take a closer look

Click board™ Schematic

6DOF IMU 17 Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

Click Shield for Arduino UNO front image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Arduino UNO Rev3 as your development board.

Click Shield for Arduino UNO front image hardware assembly
Arduino UNO Rev3 front image hardware assembly
Charger 27 Click front image hardware assembly
Prog-cut hardware assembly
Board mapper by product8 hardware assembly
Necto image step 2 hardware assembly
Necto image step 3 hardware assembly
Necto image step 4 hardware assembly
Necto image step 5 hardware assembly
Necto image step 6 hardware assembly
Arduino UNO MCU Step hardware assembly
Necto No Display image step 8 hardware assembly
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Necto image step 10 hardware assembly
Debug Image Necto Step hardware assembly

Track your results in real time

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 6DOF IMU 17 Click driver.

Key functions:

  • c6dofimu17_get_accel_data - 6DOF IMU 17 get accel data function

  • c6dofimu17_get_gyro_data - 6DOF IMU 17 get gyroscope data function

  • c6dofimu17_get_temperature - 6DOF IMU 17 get temperature data function.

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 6DOFIMU17 Click example
 *
 * # Description
 * This library contains API for 6DOF IMU 17 Click driver.
 * The library initializes and defines the I2C or SPI bus drivers 
 * to write and read data from registers. 
 * The library also includes a function for reading 
 * accelerometer and gyroscope X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis data 
 * as well as the temperature in degrees Celsius.
 *
 * The demo application is composed of two sections :
 *
 * ## Application Init
 * The initialization of I2C or SPI module, log UART, and additional pins. 
 * After the driver init, the app checks communication, 
 * sensor ID, and then executes a default configuration.
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * This is an example that shows the use of a 6DOF IMU 17 Click board™.
 * Measures and displays acceleration and gyroscope data for X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis
 * and the temperature in degrees Celsius. 
 * Results are being sent to the USART terminal where the user can track their changes. 
 * This task repeats every 100 ms.
 *
 * @author Nenad Filipovic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "c6dofimu17.h"

static c6dofimu17_t c6dofimu17;
static log_t logger;

void application_init ( void )
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;                /**< Logger config object. */
    c6dofimu17_cfg_t c6dofimu17_cfg;  /**< Click config object. */
    uint8_t device_id;

    /** 
     * 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.
    c6dofimu17_cfg_setup( &c6dofimu17_cfg );
    C6DOFIMU17_MAP_MIKROBUS( c6dofimu17_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    err_t init_flag  = c6dofimu17_init( &c6dofimu17, &c6dofimu17_cfg );
    if ( ( I2C_MASTER_ERROR == init_flag ) || ( SPI_MASTER_ERROR == init_flag ) )
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Application Init Error. " );
        log_info( &logger, " Please, run program again... " );

       for ( ; ; );
    }

    c6dofimu17_default_cfg ( &c6dofimu17 );
    Delay_ms ( 100 );
    
    c6dofimu17_get_device_id( &c6dofimu17, &device_id );
    Delay_ms ( 100 );
    if ( device_id == C6DOFIMU17_CHIP_ID ) 
    {
        log_printf( &logger, "\t\t  Communication OK\r\n" );
    }
    else 
    {
        log_printf( &logger, "\t\tCommunication ERROR\r\n" );
        log_printf( &logger, "\t\t  Reset the device\r\n" );

        for ( ; ; );
    }
    
    log_printf( &logger, "\t--------------------------------------\r\n" );
    Delay_ms ( 100 );
}

void application_task ( void )
{   
    c6dofimu17_axis_t accel_data;
    c6dofimu17_axis_t gyro_data;
    float temperature;
    if ( ( C6DOFIMU17_OK == c6dofimu17_get_accel_data( &c6dofimu17, &accel_data ) ) &&  
         ( C6DOFIMU17_OK == c6dofimu17_get_gyro_data( &c6dofimu17, &gyro_data ) ) &&  
         ( C6DOFIMU17_OK == c6dofimu17_get_temperature( &c6dofimu17, &temperature ) ) )
    {
        log_printf( &logger, "\t Accel X: %d\t|\tGyro X: %d\r\n", accel_data.x, gyro_data.x );
        log_printf( &logger, "\t Accel Y: %d\t|\tGyro Y: %d\r\n", accel_data.y, gyro_data.y );
        log_printf( &logger, "\t Accel Z: %d\t|\tGyro Z: %d\r\n", accel_data.z, gyro_data.z );
        log_printf( &logger, "\t- - - - - - - - - -  - - - - - - - - -\r\n" );
        log_printf( &logger, "\t\t Temperature: %.2f C\r\n", temperature );
        log_printf( &logger, "\t--------------------------------------\r\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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