This example library was written to give engineers, students, and makers a starting point for using a high-performance, compact IMU. The code in this repository will provide the user with:
- A header file listing all of the unit's available registers
- Functions for reading output registers and writing control registers using 8-bit frames
- Functions for performing common routines such as resetting the sensor
- Example Arduino sketches which synchronously read data from the sensor and write it to the serial port
In order to compile and execute the Arduino sketch, you'll need to download the "legacy" Arduino package (v1.0.6 as of this writing). You can download the IDE here.
You'll also need an 8-bit arduino such as an Arduino Uno.
The Arduino sketches use commands which clear the terminal window. For best results, connect to your Arduino using PuTTY, an open source terminal program.
Once you've installed the Arduino IDE, copy the ADIS16448 folder into My Documents > Arduino > libraries
The ADIS16448 is a 3.3V part, so your Arduino must be modified before connecting the sensor to it! A guide to modifying an Arduino Uno can be found here.
After modifying the Arduino, you'll need to build a cable to interface the sensor with the ADIS16448/PCBZ.
Pin assignments can be found in the Arduino sketch comments.
Once you have the sensor connected and have loaded the ADIS16448_8bit_WithDR example sketch, use PuTTY to connect to the arduino using the following settings:
If everything is working, you should see a screen like this:
