Achieve accurate and stable inertial movement measurements with ICM-45605 and STM32F091RC
Understand the device's movement in three-dimensional space
Published Feb 26, 2024
Click board™
6DOF IMU 16 Click
Dev. board
Nucleo-64 with STM32F091RC MCU
Compiler
NECTO Studio
MCU
STM32F091RC
Unlock advanced motion sensing to precisely track and interpret your device's movement in three-dimensional space for applications ranging from virtual reality to wearables and IoT devices
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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
6DOF IMU 16 Click is based on the ICM-45605, an ultra-high-performance 6-axis MEMS IMU with the world's first BalancedGyro™ technology and the lowest power consumption from TDK InvenSense. The sensor combines a 3‑axis gyroscope and a 3‑axis accelerometer in a compact package. Thanks to the BalancedGyro™ technology, the gyroscope MEMS architecture, a supreme vibration rejection and temperature stability performance is achieved. It has a digital-output gyroscope angular rate with a programmable full-scale range of ±15.625, ±31.25, ±62.5, ±125, ±250, ±500, ±1000, and ±2000 degrees/sec. The accelerometer also has a digital output with a programmable full-scale range of ±2g, ±4g, ±8g, and ±16g. The ICM-45605's on-chip digital motion processor enables advanced motion algorithms and machine learning capability.
The sensors have a self-test, low noise power mode support, good sensitivity, and more. The ICM-45605 also includes the APEX motion features such as pedometer, tilt detection, raise to wake/sleep, tap detection, wake on motion, and more. In addition, there is also a FIFO buffer of up to 8KB, enabling the application MCU to read the data in bursts. 6DOF IMU 16 Click can use a standard 4-wire SPI serial interface to communicate with the host MCU supporting clock frequency of up to 24MHz. It can also use a standard 2-wire I2C supporting a maximum bus speed of 1MHz. The I2C address can be selected over the ADDR SEL jumper. The communication selection can be made over the COMM SEL jumpers. You can also choose between a single or dual interface over the Interface jumper. This allows
you to use an I2C interface as a host while using the SPI. The APEX hardware will interrupt the host MCU over two interrupt pins (I1 and I2) if an interrupt event occurs, such as tilt detection, tap, or whatever events are pre-programmed to those pins. At the bottom of the board, two LP CUT low-power jumpers allow you to use 6DOF IMU 16 Click in a true low-power mode or with a battery-powered device, such as our Clicker 2 series of development boards. 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.
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 6DOF IMU 16 Click driver.
Key functions:
c6dofimu16_sw_reset- This function performs the device software reset.c6dofimu16_get_gyro_data- This function reads the angular rate of X, Y, and Z axis in degrees per second (mdps).c6dofimu16_get_accel_data- This function reads the accelerometer of X, Y, and Z axis relative to standard gravity (mg).
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 6DOF IMU 16 Click example
*
* # Description
* This example demonstrates the use of 6DOF IMU 16 click board by reading and displaying
* the accelerometer and gyroscope data (X, Y, and Z axis).
*
* The demo application is composed of two sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes the driver performs the click default configuration,
* and checks communication by reading device ID.
*
* ## Application Task
* Reading the accelerometer and gyroscope measurements, results are displayed on the USB UART every second.
*
* @author Stefan Ilic
*
*/
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "c6dofimu16.h"
static c6dofimu16_t c6dofimu16;
static log_t logger;
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg; /**< Logger config object. */
c6dofimu16_cfg_t c6dofimu16_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.
c6dofimu16_cfg_setup( &c6dofimu16_cfg );
C6DOFIMU16_MAP_MIKROBUS( c6dofimu16_cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
err_t init_flag = c6dofimu16_init( &c6dofimu16, &c6dofimu16_cfg );
if ( ( I2C_MASTER_ERROR == init_flag ) || ( SPI_MASTER_ERROR == init_flag ) )
{
log_error( &logger, " Communication init." );
for ( ; ; );
}
if ( C6DOFIMU16_ERROR == c6dofimu16_default_cfg ( &c6dofimu16 ) )
{
log_error( &logger, " Default configuration." );
for ( ; ; );
}
uint8_t dev_id = 0;
c6dofimu16_reg_read( &c6dofimu16, C6DOFIMU16_REG_WHO_AM_I, &dev_id );
if ( C6DOFIMU16_DEVICE_ID != dev_id )
{
log_error( &logger, " Communication error " );
for ( ; ; );
}
log_printf( &logger, " Device ID: 0x%.2X \r\n", ( uint16_t ) dev_id );
log_info( &logger, " Application Task " );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
c6dofimu16_axis_t accel_data;
c6dofimu16_axis_t gyro_data;
c6dofimu16_get_accel_data( &c6dofimu16, &accel_data );
c6dofimu16_get_gyro_data( &c6dofimu16, &gyro_data );
log_printf( &logger, " Accel data | Gyro data \r\n" );
log_printf( &logger, " X: %.2f g | %.2f dps \r\n", accel_data.x_data, gyro_data.x_data );
log_printf( &logger, " Y: %.2f g | %.2f dps \r\n", accel_data.y_data, gyro_data.y_data );
log_printf( &logger, " Z: %.2f g | %.2f dps \r\n", accel_data.z_data, gyro_data.z_data );
Delay_ms( 1000 );
}
int main ( void )
{
application_init( );
for ( ; ; )
{
application_task( );
}
return 0;
}
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