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Hi,
I have been using the combination of DCA1000EVM + mmWaveICBoost + IWR6843. I followed the instructions from table 3, page 14 of the mmWaveBoostIC user guide and also from this, I have been able to solve the RS232 issues, and the mmWave studio is recognizing my device as IWR6843/QM/SOP:2/ES:1 but the SPI Connectivity status is still "Disconnected". Is this is a software or a hardware issue or both?
I am a new user of the IWR6843 sensing kit, and I have another ticket on how to open the demo visualizer. Is there an issue with my hardware? We purchased it recently.
I would appreciate it very much for any input. Completely running out of ideas at this point.
Vijay
GM: Constructor
GM: Thu Feb 14 09:17:05 2019
RSTD.Transmit("/Settings")
[09:17:06]
[09:17:06] ### Running Startup script: "C:\ti\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\mmWaveStudio\Scripts\Startup.lua" ###
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetAndTransmit ("/Settings/Scripter/Display DateTime" , "1")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetAndTransmit ("/Settings/Scripter/DateTime Format" , "HH:mm:ss")
[09:17:06] Scripter ignored: Attempt to UnBuild() again or before Build.
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/Dll" , "C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\mmWaveStudio\\Clients\\\\LabClient.dll")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/Use" , "TRUE")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 1/Use" , "FALSE")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 2/Use" , "FALSE")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 3/Use" , "FALSE")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 4/Use" , "FALSE")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AL Client/AL Dll" , "C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\mmWaveStudio\\RunTime\\SAL.dll")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Clients/Client 0/GuiDll" , "")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AutoUpdate/Enabled" , "TRUE")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/AutoUpdate/Interval" , "1")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Monitors/UpdateDisplay" , "TRUE")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Monitors/OneClickStart" , "TRUE")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SetVar ("/Settings/Automation/Automation Mode" , "false")
[09:17:06] RSTD.Transmit("/")
[09:17:06] RSTD.SaveSettings(): Settings saved to "C:\Users\vivenkat\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\config.xml"
[09:17:06] RSTD.Build()
[09:17:06] RSTD.SaveSettings(): Settings saved to "C:\Users\vivenkat\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\config.xml"
[09:17:06] RSTD.Transmit("/")
[09:17:06] RSTD.AL_Build()
[09:17:06] RSTD.AL_LoadXml()
[09:17:06] RSTD.Transmit("/")
[09:17:06] RSTD.AL_Init()
[09:17:06] RSTD.Clients_Build()
[09:17:06] GM: Init
[09:17:06] GM: Loaded 'C:\ti\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\mmWaveStudio\Clients\\LabClient.dll'
[09:17:06] GM: 1 Guest (s) init
[09:17:06] GM: 1 Module(s) init
[09:17:06] GM: 2 Tab (s) init
[09:17:06] RSTD.Client_LoadXml()
[09:17:06] [RadarAPI]: Starting Matlab Engine..
[09:17:25] [RadarAPI]: Matlab Engine Started!
[09:17:28] [RadarAPI]: ar1.LoadSettings('C:\Users\vivenkat\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\ar1gui.ini')
[09:17:28] TESTING = false
[09:17:28]
[09:17:28] ***Script completed successfully.***
[09:18:34] [RadarAPI]: Opening Gpio Control Port()
[09:18:34] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[09:18:35] [RadarAPI]: Opening Board Control Port()
[09:18:35] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[09:18:36] [RadarAPI]: ar1.FullReset()
[09:18:36] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[09:18:37] [RadarAPI]: Closing Board Control Port()
[09:18:37] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[09:18:37] [RadarAPI]: Closing Gpio Control Port()
[09:18:37] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[09:18:37] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SOPControl(2)
[09:18:37] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[09:18:41] [RadarAPI]: ar1.Connect(11,115200,1000)
[09:18:42] [RadarAPI]: ar1.Calling_IsConnected()
[09:18:43] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("IWR6843")
[09:18:43] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[09:18:43] [RadarAPI]: RS232 is not connected ..!!!!
[09:18:43] [RadarAPI]: ar1.frequencyBandSelection("60G")
[09:18:43] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("IWR6843")
[09:18:43] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[09:18:43] Device Status : IWR6843/QM/SOP:2/ES:1
[09:18:44] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("IWR6843")
[09:18:44] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[09:18:44] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SelectChipVersion("IWR6843")
[09:18:44] [RadarAPI]: Status: Passed
[09:18:44] Device Status : IWR6843/QM/SOP:2/ES:1
[09:18:44] [RadarAPI]: ar1.SaveSettings('C:\Users\vivenkat\AppData\Roaming\RSTD\ar1gui.ini')
[09:18:56] [RadarAPI]: ar1.DownloadBSSFw("C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\rf_eval_firmware\\radarss\\xwr68xx_radarss.bin")
[09:18:57] [RadarAPI]: Downloading BSS ROM RPRC Binary..
[09:19:40] [RadarAPI]: ar1.GetBSSFwVersion()
[09:19:40] [RadarAPI]: BSSFwVersion:(06.00.05.00 (01/08/18))
[09:19:57] [RadarAPI]: ar1.DownloadMSSFw("C:\\ti\\mmwave_studio_02_00_00_02\\rf_eval_firmware\\masterss\\xwr68xx_masterss.bin")
[09:19:58] [RadarAPI]: Downloading MSS RPRC Binary..
The highlighted line is where the computer freezes. I have attached the screenshot of my mmWave studio.
Thanks,
Vijay
Vijay,
Lets start with NO DCA1000:
let me know if you are able to achieve this
Alex
Alex, I did the same thing as you suggested. The Mux is in solo mode and SOP jumpers are in DCA mode. It still doesn't connect through SPI. My system just froze. I have no logs printing on my shell as well. I assume that is because the FTDI is switch isnt in the right position. I have attached three pictures of my setup along with.
Vijay,
Disconnect the DCA1000.
Connect 2 micro usb cables to the carrier and power it on.
then repeat the procedure
Alex
When I connect the two microUSB cables to the XDS110 and FTDI_USB ports, mmWave studio doesn't display the two CFG and Data_ports. I only see the four DEVPACK ports. They are visible in my Device manager though and I can open them using Putty. Will it be solved by reinstalling mmWave studio. How do I uninstall it? There is no uninstaller for this.
Vijay
Alex, I did the same and the mmWave studio doesn't seem to respond again. I have attached the picture.
Vijay
Hi Alex, I'm sorry for the late reply. I was on vacation for the past two weeks and didn't have access to my email. But before I left, I tried "formatting SFLASH" using uniflash and I wasn't able to erase the flash. I am trying to do the same thing now and I am getting the same error. The mmWaveICBoost is on the standalone mode. I have attached the screenshot of the uniflash utility. I followed the instructions in this link. It still doesn't work for me.
I power cycle (NRST button) before I press FORMAT SFLASH. 
Thanks,
Vijay
