DRV2605LEVM-MD: Cannot control from HCC GUI

Shiu Ng

Part Number: DRV2605LEVM-MD
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV2605L

I just received my DRV2605LEVM-MD kit, but could not get it to work with the HCC 1.5.3.0 GUI.

The default profiles work, meaning I can use the B1 and B2 buttons to drive the LRAs I connected to OUT1 and OUT2 – both vibrates fine.

However, I could not get it to work with the HCC GUI (V1.5.3.0).

I made sure the EVM board is in I2C mode by pressing the User SW and making sure the LED1 is on. When I fire up the GUI, from Tools/CONSOLE” I can select the DRV2605LEVM-MD” and a dialog box opens up with the “DRV2605LEVM-MD – Simulator” title. I could not get anything to work in this state.

I then go to “USB” drop down menu, it shows “0. “, instead of “0. DRV2605LEVM-MD” as suggested by the HCC user manual. Double clicking the “Connect” tab will open up another dialog box with the “DRV2605L – simulator” title (not EVM-MD.” I could not make things work either from here.

I’ve tried a number of other things, resetting the board, close and reopen the GUI, even tried another laptop – still no luck.

Please suggest next steps or tell me what I did wrong.
Ideally, if you can have a tech support personnel call me an walk me through te bring up process.

Thanks.

over 5 years ago

0 Kelly Griffin over 5 years ago

TI__Expert 8711 points

Hi Shiu,

Did you flash the firmware on the EVM? You can do this using HCC. Hold the BSL button, plug in the EVM, release the BSL button and then go to help-firmware update and find the appropriate firmware.

0 Kelly Griffin over 5 years ago in reply to Kelly Griffin

TI__Expert 8711 points

Hi Shiu,

Did this fix your issue?

0 Shiu Ng over 5 years ago in reply to Kelly Griffin

Prodigy 40 points

Kelly:

Thanks for the follow up. Sorry for the late reply. I was side tracked the last couple days.

Our SW engineer is still working with the local TI FAE engineers on this. Apparently there were a few issues, ranging from Windows 10 drivers, to needing older compilers to create the .txt file format, installing a new HCC (v1.5.4), and confusion on what/where is the latest FW, etc. I think we are still trying to figure out how to use the GUI to control the vibrators. I will keep you posted.

Thanks.

0 Shiu Ng over 5 years ago in reply to Shiu Ng

Prodigy 40 points

BTW, what is the latest FW for the Eval board, and where can we find it? Thanks.

0 Kelly Griffin over 5 years ago in reply to Shiu Ng

TI__Expert 8711 points

Hi Shiu,

Ok, understood. The latest firmware is on HCC. I am searching for that firmware file and when I find it, I will upload it online.
Yes, we are working on releasing the Windows 10 supported HCC, v1.5.4. Once you get it up and running, I would recommend having a short call if you have any questions about controlling the GUI.