AWR1243BOOST: SPI disconnection error when run mmWave Studio 2.1.0 on AWR1243BOOST + DCA1000EVM

Jianyuan Yu

Part Number: AWR1243BOOST
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DCA1000EVM,

i follow the quick start (https://www.ti.com/lit/ml/spruik7/spruik7.pdf?ts=1600962267778&ref_url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.ti.com%252Ftool%252FMMWAVE-STUDIO). to run demo code on mmWave Studio 2.1.0 on AWR1243BOOST + DCA1000EVM.

Everything looks right except the `SPI disconnection error` and I cannot pass through. Anyone can help to check? Thanks.

Appendix:

1. Hardware line-up (PASS)

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2. Set static IP (PASS)

3. UART port (PASS)

4. SPI disconnection (FAIL)

5. output (FAIL)

over 5 years ago

0 Cesar over 5 years ago

TI__Guru*** 149014 points

Hi,

I don't see the FTDI COM ports in the Device Manager

Did you install the FTDI drivers on the PC?

Thank you

cesar

0 Jianyuan Yu over 5 years ago in reply to Cesar

Expert 1100 points

Thanks, It is correct I have NOT install the FTDI driver. However, I find my installation (per the user maunal 2.3 User interfaces and drivers) FAIL for some reason, Could you help to check on that as well?

Thanks.

Appendix

0. I have installed XDS Emulation Software (EMUPack) already.

1. update driver via device manager

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2. be told installation FAIL

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3. the folder, i have install dpinst64.exe

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6. after restarted Window PC, still not recognized

0 Kyle Cousino over 4 years ago in reply to Jianyuan Yu

TI__Mastermind 24955 points

You should try to use this FTDI driver installation package instead:

https://software-dl.ti.com/ra-processors/esd/MMWAVE-SDK/03_03_00_03/exports/ftdi_driver_2_12.zip

Follow the driver update steps you previously used, but point to this package instead.

Make sure the USB cable from your PC to the DCA1000 is connected to the J1 "RADAR_FTDI" port. Consider providing a separate power supply just to the DCA1000 and set the power switch to the "DC_JACK_5V_IN" position.

On the BOOST EVM, make sure the CAN/SPI switch is set to the SPI position. This is found just to the right of the 60-pin connector.

Regards,
Kyle

0 Jianyuan Yu over 4 years ago in reply to Kyle Cousino

Expert 1100 points

hi kyle,

thanks for your kind reply

1. I try that ftdi_driver_2_12 one from the link you provide, but FAIL again.

2. I check the (a) J1 "RADAR_FTDI" port (b) "DC_JACK_5V_IN" switch (c) CAN/SPI switch is set to the SPI and it work as your expect.

However I still cannot make it so far

Appendix:

1. step 1 'Set' FAIL

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2. step 2 'Connect' FAIL

0 Kaushal Kukkar over 4 years ago in reply to Jianyuan Yu

TI__Expert 7215 points

Hi,

Number of devices detected shows 0. Can you check your FTDI driver is installed correctly and shows up in Device Manager

Regards,

Kaushal

0 Jianyuan Yu over 4 years ago in reply to Kaushal Kukkar

Expert 1100 points

Hi Kaushal,

I shift this question to another post (https://e2e.ti.com/support/sensors/f/1023/p/944585/3489441#3489441)

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