Decode the absolute position of any magnet using TMAG5273 and STM32F091RC
Contactless 3D sensing
Published Feb 26, 2024
Click board™
3D Hall 11 Click
Dev. board
Nucleo-64 with STM32F091RC MCU
Compiler
NECTO Studio
MCU
STM32F091RC
Collect information about the whole magnetic field for position determination in 3D environments
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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
3D Hall 11 Click is based on the TMAG5273, a 3D linear Hall-effect sensor used to detect the strength of a magnetic field in all three dimensions (X, Y, and Z axes) in a range up to ±40mT or ±80mT from Texas Instruments. A precision analog signal chain and an integrated 12-bit ADC enable high accuracy and low drift magnetic field measurements while supporting a sampling of up to 20kSPS. It also has an integrated temperature sensor for multiple system functions, such as thermal budget check or temperature compensation calculation for a given magnetic field. The output signals (raw X, Y, and Z magnetic and temperature data) are accessible through
the I2C interface. This Click board™ can be configured to various power options, including Wake-Up and Sleep mode, optimizing system power consumption. Also, an integrated angle calculation engine (CORDIC) provides complete 360° angular position information for both on-axis and off-axis angle measurement topologies performed via two user-selected magnetic axes. It also features magnetic gain and offset correction to mitigate the impact of system mechanical error sources. 3D Hall 11 Click communicates with MCU using the standard I2C 2-Wire interface with a maximum clock frequency of 1MHz to enable any combination of magnetic axes and temperature measurements.
Besides a dedicated interrupt pin, the INT pin of the mikroBUS™ socket act as a system interrupt during low-power Wake-Up and Sleep mode and can also be used by an MCU to trigger a new sensor conversion. This Click board™ can operate with both 3.3V and 5V logic voltage levels selected via the VIO SEL jumper. This way, it is allowed for both 3.3V and 5V capable MCUs to use the communication lines properly. However, the 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
Nucleo-64 with STM32F091RC MCU offers a cost-effective and adaptable platform for developers to explore new ideas and prototype their designs. This board harnesses the versatility of the STM32 microcontroller, enabling users to select the optimal balance of performance and power consumption for their projects. It accommodates the STM32 microcontroller in the LQFP64 package and includes essential components such as a user LED, which doubles as an ARDUINO® signal, alongside user and reset push-buttons, and a 32.768kHz crystal oscillator for precise timing operations. Designed with expansion and flexibility in mind, the Nucleo-64 board features an ARDUINO® Uno V3 expansion connector and ST morpho extension pin
headers, granting complete access to the STM32's I/Os for comprehensive project integration. Power supply options are adaptable, supporting ST-LINK USB VBUS or external power sources, ensuring adaptability in various development environments. The board also has an on-board ST-LINK debugger/programmer with USB re-enumeration capability, simplifying the programming and debugging process. Moreover, the board is designed to simplify advanced development with its external SMPS for efficient Vcore logic supply, support for USB Device full speed or USB SNK/UFP full speed, and built-in cryptographic features, enhancing both the power efficiency and security of projects. Additional connectivity is
provided through dedicated connectors for external SMPS experimentation, a USB connector for the ST-LINK, and a MIPI® debug connector, expanding the possibilities for hardware interfacing and experimentation. Developers will find extensive support through comprehensive free software libraries and examples, courtesy of the STM32Cube MCU Package. This, combined with compatibility with a wide array of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), including IAR Embedded Workbench®, MDK-ARM, and STM32CubeIDE, ensures a smooth and efficient development experience, allowing users to fully leverage the capabilities of the Nucleo-64 board in their projects.
Microcontroller Overview
MCU Card / MCU
Architecture
ARM Cortex-M0
MCU Memory (KB)
256
Silicon Vendor
STMicroelectronics
Pin count
64
RAM (Bytes)
32768
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Accessories
Click Shield for Nucleo-64 comes equipped with two proprietary mikroBUS™ sockets, allowing all the Click board™ devices to be interfaced with the STM32 Nucleo-64 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. More than 1537 Click boards™, which can be stacked and integrated, are at your disposal. The STM32 Nucleo-64 boards are based on the microcontrollers in 64-pin packages, a 32-bit MCU with an ARM Cortex M4 processor operating at 84MHz, 512Kb Flash, and 96KB SRAM, divided into two regions where the top section represents the ST-Link/V2 debugger and programmer while the bottom section of the board is an actual development board. These boards are controlled and powered conveniently through a USB connection to program and efficiently debug the Nucleo-64 board out of the box, with an additional USB cable connected to the USB mini port on the board. Most of the STM32 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 STM32 Nucleo-64 board with our Click Shield for Nucleo-64, you can access hundreds of Click boards™, working with 3.3V or 5V logic voltage levels.
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 Nucleo-64 with STM32F091RC MCU as your development board.
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 3D Hall 11 Click driver.
Key functions:
c3dhall11_write_registerThis function writes a desired data to the selected register by using I2C serial interface.c3dhall11_read_registerThis function reads data from the selected register.c3dhall11_read_dataThis function reads new data which consists of X, Y, and Z axis values in mT, and temperature in Celsius. It also reads the angle in Degrees between X and Y by default, and magnitude data as well.
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 3DHall11 Click example
*
* # Description
* This example demonstrates the use of 3D Hall 11 Click board by reading the magnetic
* flux density from 3 axes, and the angle and magnitude between X and Y axes
* as well as the sensor internal temperature.
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes the driver and performs the Click default configuration.
*
* ## Application Task
* Reads data from the sensor approximately every 100ms and displays the measurement values on the USB UART.
*
* @author Stefan Filipovic
*
*/
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "c3dhall11.h"
static c3dhall11_t c3dhall11;
static log_t logger;
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg; /**< Logger config object. */
c3dhall11_cfg_t c3dhall11_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.
c3dhall11_cfg_setup( &c3dhall11_cfg );
C3DHALL11_MAP_MIKROBUS( c3dhall11_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
if ( I2C_MASTER_ERROR == c3dhall11_init( &c3dhall11, &c3dhall11_cfg ) )
{
log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
for ( ; ; );
}
if ( C3DHALL11_ERROR == c3dhall11_default_cfg ( &c3dhall11 ) )
{
log_error( &logger, " Default configuration." );
for ( ; ; );
}
log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
c3dhall11_data_t sensor_data;
if ( C3DHALL11_OK == c3dhall11_read_data ( &c3dhall11, &sensor_data ) )
{
log_printf( &logger, " X-axis: %.1f mT\r\n", sensor_data.x_axis );
log_printf( &logger, " Y-axis: %.1f mT\r\n", sensor_data.y_axis );
log_printf( &logger, " Z-axis: %.1f mT\r\n", sensor_data.z_axis );
log_printf( &logger, " Angle: %.1f Degrees\r\n", sensor_data.angle );
log_printf( &logger, " Magnitude: %u\r\n", ( uint16_t ) sensor_data.magnitude );
log_printf( &logger, " Temperature: %.2f Celsius\r\n\n", sensor_data.temperature );
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;
}
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END
Additional Support
Resources
Category:Magnetic
