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Contents
1Component List.................................................................................................................................3
2Introduction.......................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Aim............................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Specifications ............................................................................................................................5
2.3 Measurement Configuration.......................................................................................................5
2.4 Joystick Joint Types...................................................................................................................5
2.5 Software ....................................................................................................................................6
3Assembly Guide................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Communication Device Notes:...................................................................................................7
3.1.1 TDK SPI Programmer V1.x.................................................................................................7
3.1.2 TDK Magnetic Sensor Programmer V1.x............................................................................7
3.1.3 Arduino...............................................................................................................................7
3.2 Revolving Joint ..........................................................................................................................8
3.2.1 3D Position Detection .........................................................................................................8
3.2.2 Rotational Position Detection............................................................................................11
3.3 Gimbal Joint.............................................................................................................................14
4Software .........................................................................................................................................16
4.1 Sensor Configuration...............................................................................................................16
4.1.1 Configuration Note............................................................................................................16
4.1.2 Sensor Calibration using HAL 3900 Programming Environment.......................................16
4.2 Evaluation Software Instructions..............................................................................................17
4.3 Visualisation ............................................................................................................................19
4.3.1 Magnetic Field Tab (3D Position Detection)......................................................................19
4.3.2 Magnetic Field Tab (180oor 360oAngular Measurement).................................................19
4.3.3 Joystick Tab......................................................................................................................20
5Appendices.....................................................................................................................................21
5.1 Appendix 1: Soldering Bridges.................................................................................................21
5.1.1 Chip Select.......................................................................................................................21
5.1.2 Arduino Power Select .......................................................................................................21
5.1.3 Biphase Communication...................................................................................................22
5.2 Joystick Module Schematic......................................................................................................23
