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Experience motion like never before with MIS2DH and STM32F756ZG

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Accel 21 Click with Nucleo 144 with STM32F756ZG MCU

Published Sep 17, 2024

Click board™

Accel 21 Click

Dev. board

Nucleo 144 with STM32F756ZG MCU

Compiler

NECTO Studio

MCU

STM32F756ZG

Our three-axis accelerometer marvels at the intricate world of gravity and motion, providing unparalleled insights into three-dimensional movement.

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Hardware Overview

How does it work?

Accel 21 Click is based on the MIS2DH, a highly reliable digital triaxial acceleration and temperature sensor from STMicroelectronics. The MIS2DH is highly configurable with a programmable acceleration range of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, or ±16g, capable of measuring accelerations with output data rates from 1Hz to 5.3kHz. Multiple operating modes (high-resolution, normal, and low-power mode) with various bandwidths and output data resolutions contribute significantly to applications such as activity monitoring and posture detection. The complete measurement chain is composed of a low-noise capacitive amplifier, which converts the capacitive

unbalance of the MEMS sensor into an analog voltage that will be available to the user through an analog-to-digital converter. The acceleration data is accessed through the I2C or SPI interface with a maximum frequency of 400kHz for I2C and 10MHz for SPI communication. The selection is made by positioning SMD jumpers labeled 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. While the I2C interface is selected, the MIS2DH allows choosing the least significant bit (LSB) of its I2C slave address using the SMD jumper labeled ADDR SEL. The MIS2DH also possesses two

interrupts, IN1 and IN2, routed to the PWM and INT pins on the mikroBUS™ socket, entirely programmed by the user through a serial interface. They signal the MCU that an event, such as inertial wake-up/free-fall or the board's position, has been sensed. 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.

Accel 21 Click top side image
Accel 21 Click bottom side image

Features overview

Development board

Nucleo-144 with STM32F756ZG MCU board offers an accessible and adaptable avenue for users to explore new ideas and construct prototypes. It allows users to tailor their experience by selecting from a range of performance and power consumption features offered by the STM32 microcontroller. With compatible boards, the

internal or external SMPS dramatically decreases power usage in Run mode. Including the ST Zio connector, expanding ARDUINO Uno V3 connectivity, and ST morpho headers facilitate easy expansion of the Nucleo open development platform. The integrated ST-LINK debugger/programmer enhances convenience by

eliminating the need for a separate probe. Moreover, the board is accompanied by comprehensive free software libraries and examples within the STM32Cube MCU Package, further enhancing its utility and value.

Nucleo 144 with STM32F756ZG MCU double side image

Microcontroller Overview

MCU Card / MCU

default

Architecture

ARM Cortex-M7

MCU Memory (KB)

1024

Silicon Vendor

STMicroelectronics

Pin count

144

RAM (Bytes)

327680

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Accessories

Click Shield for Nucleo-144 comes equipped with four mikroBUS™ sockets, with one in the form of a Shuttle connector, allowing all the Click board™ devices to be interfaced with the STM32 Nucleo-144 board with no effort. This way, MIKROE allows its users to add any functionality from our ever-growing range of Click boards™, such as WiFi, GSM, GPS, Bluetooth, ZigBee, environmental sensors, LEDs, speech recognition, motor control, movement sensors, and many more. Featuring an ARM Cortex-M microcontroller, 144 pins, and Arduino™ compatibility, the STM32 Nucleo-144 board offers limitless possibilities for prototyping and creating diverse applications. These boards are controlled and powered conveniently through a USB connection to program and efficiently debug the Nucleo-144 board out of the box, with an additional USB cable connected to the USB mini port on the board. Simplify your project development with the integrated ST-Link debugger and unleash creativity using the extensive I/O options and expansion capabilities. 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 STM32 Nucleo-144 board with our Click Shield for Nucleo-144, you can access hundreds of Click boards™, working with 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels.

Click Shield for Nucleo-144 accessories 1 image

Used MCU Pins

mikroBUS™ mapper

NC
NC
AN
NC
NC
RST
SPI Chip Select
PA4
CS
SPI Clock
PB3
SCK
SPI Data OUT
PB4
MISO
SPI Data IN
PB5
MOSI
Power Supply
3.3V
3.3V
Ground
GND
GND
Interrupt 1
PC6
PWM
Interrupt 2
PF13
INT
NC
NC
TX
NC
NC
RX
I2C Clock
PF1
SCL
I2C Data
PF0
SDA
NC
NC
5V
Ground
GND
GND
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Take a closer look

Click board™ Schematic

Accel 21 Click Schematic schematic

Step by step

Project assembly

Click Shield for Nucleo-144 accessories 1 image hardware assembly

Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Nucleo 144 with STM32F756ZG MCU as your development board.

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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 Accel 21 Click driver.

Key functions:

  • accel21_set_config - Accel 21 set config function

  • accel21_get_axis - Accel 21 get accel data function

  • accel21_get_temperature - Accel 21 get temperature 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 Accel 21 Click example
 *
 * # Description
 * This library contains API for Accel 21 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 X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis data. 
 *
 * 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 executes a default configuration,
 * checks communication and device ID. 
 *
 * ## Application Task
 * This example demonstrates the use of the Accel 21 Click board™.
 * Measures and displays acceleration data for X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. 
 * Results are being sent to the UART Terminal, where you can track their changes.
 *
 * @author Nenad Filipovic
 *
 */

#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "accel21.h"

static accel21_t accel21;
static log_t logger;

void application_init ( void )
{
    log_cfg_t log_cfg;          /**< Logger config object. */
    accel21_cfg_t accel21_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.
    accel21_cfg_setup( &accel21_cfg );
    ACCEL21_MAP_MIKROBUS( accel21_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
    err_t init_flag = accel21_init( &accel21, &accel21_cfg );
    if ( ( I2C_MASTER_ERROR == init_flag ) || ( SPI_MASTER_ERROR == init_flag ) )
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }

    if ( ACCEL21_ERROR == accel21_default_cfg ( &accel21 ) )
    {
        log_error( &logger, " Default configuration." );
        for ( ; ; );
    }
    
    if ( ACCEL21_ERROR == accel21_check_id ( &accel21 ) )
    {
        log_printf( &logger, " Communication ERROR \r\n" );
        for ( ; ; );
    }

    log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
    log_printf( &logger, "------------------------\r\n" );
    log_printf( &logger, "       Accel Data       \r\n" );
    log_printf( &logger, "------------------------\r\n" );
    Delay_ms ( 100 ); 
}

void application_task ( void )
{
    static accel21_axis_t axis;
    accel21_get_axis( &accel21, &axis );
    log_printf( &logger, "\tX : %d \r\n\tY : %d \r\n\tZ : %d \r\n", axis.x, axis.y, axis.z );
    log_printf( &logger, "------------------------\r\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;
}

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

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