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DAC80502-01EVM: Python programming the dac80502-01evm

Part Number: DAC80502-01EVM

Tool/software:

Dear colleagues,

I have bought the dac80502-01evm for constructing a practical task for students. The software provided with the board enables just to enter one value and see the result. However, in the menu there is a possibility to write a script in Python 2.7. I have installed Python 2.7, since the program requests that version, even if a lot of new versions are available. However, even after Python installation the message " Python 2.7 not detected. Please install Python 2.7 to use scripting." remains. I have installed Pythin into the default "C:" directory, so that tI see no reason why the program cannot see Python. That is the first problem I would like to resolve.

I would like to make from the dac80502-01evm board so to say a "function generator". So that I would like to have a program that enables to select the function (sinus, square wave etc.) and the frequency and the board or rather the DAC converter in it will produce the periodic signal. I am sure that someone already created such a program since that was the first thing that came to my mind. I would like to pay for it if someone forwards me to a proper web page.

Many thanks in advance

Milan

  • Hi Milan, 

    These steps might help, though I have never been able to get the Python scripting working on my computer. We've started removing this feature from our GUIs due to the compatibility issues, and the tool is not super useful. There are python drivers that you can find online for the FT4232 controller that is on the EVM. We do not have a program like you describe, you would need to develop this in Python or some other langrage. 

    Download the x86 version of Python 2.7: https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-2716/

    Disable the Windows “App execution aliases”

    Go to “Apps and Features” menu in windows (Press START button, type “Apps and Features”, press enter)

    Select “App execution aliases”

     Uncheck all the python values

    Best,

    Katlynne Jones