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AWR1243BOOST: Facing Issue while running Demo code

Eeshan Ranade
Prodigy 10 points
Part Number: AWR1243BOOST
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: UNIFLASH, AWR1243, AWR6843, AWR1843, AWR1642, AWR1443

Hello,

I am facing issues while I tried running demo code on AWR 1243Boost evaluation board.

I have followed all the instructions given in the SDK guide as well as in the user manual for AWR1243Boost.

> Booted the sensor using 5V 2A  DC Adapter 

> Flashed the demo code using uniflash 

> Connected the Hardware to the Demo visualizer 

> Selected the right platform and  SDK version

> Facing issues while I am trying to send  the configuration to hardware board in the demo visualizer

> Demo code has been flashed, hardware status shows connected in the demo visualizer but not able get the data from AWR1243Boost.

Note- Tried the same setup on different machines, different browsers as well. 

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    TI__Guru*** 149044 points

    Hi,

    It is not possible to run the SDK demo on the AWR1243BOOST.


    The AWR1243 is a sensor only device which does not include a programmable core. That's why there is no SDK for this device.

    A sensor only device is usually used together with the Host device. The host configures the sensor through SPI and the sensor sends the raw data to host for processing through CSI-2

    thank you

    Cesar

  • 0 in reply to Cesar
    Prodigy 10 points

    Hello, 

    Thanks a lot for the information, I appreciate your quick response.

    I have TI C2000 launch pad, can I use it as a host board with AWR1243BOOST, I am actually very new to this, I have done my Automotive Engineering, please suggest. 

  • 0 in reply to Eeshan Ranade
    TI__Guru*** 149044 points

    Hi,

    This will not be possible. The host would need to support CSI-2 interface.

    In addition the mmwave link API that is used to communicate with the sensor must be ported to the host processor.

    This may require significant effort.

    If you would like to experiment with mmwave devices, I recommend you get access to one of the programmable platforms such as

    AWR1443,AWR1642, AWR1843(AOP), AWR6843, AWR6843(AOP)..

    These devices are supported by the mmWave SDK demo

    thank you

    Cesar

  • 0 in reply to Cesar
    Prodigy 10 points

    Hello, 

    Sad to hear that I cant use C2000 easily, what will be the quicker and easier way apart from buying a new hardware? It will be really helpful if you can suggest because already I have invested in the AWR1243. What will be the role of data acquisition board ? 

  • 0 in reply to Eeshan Ranade
    TI__Guru*** 149044 points

    Hi,

    Unfortunately AWR1243BOOST EVM can only be used to collect raw data. This would require an additional board the DCA1000.

    In order to evaluate mmWave out of the box you would need a programmable platform supported by the SDK

    thank you
    Cesar

  • 0 in reply to Cesar
    Prodigy 10 points

    How can I use the DCA 1000 board with AWR1243BOOST? will it be possible without programmable platform ?

  • 0 in reply to Eeshan Ranade
    TI__Guru*** 149044 points

    Yes,

    When using AWR1243BOOST+DCA1000, the configuration is sent from the PC Host using mmWave Studio.

    This will allow you to capture raw ADC data.

    The raw data can be processed with Matlab integrated in mmWave Studio.

    Thank you

    Cesar