Texas Instruments DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 User manual

DLP® LightCrafter™ Dual DLPC900
Evaluation Module (EVM) User's Guide
User’s Guide
Literature Number: DLPU102
DECEMBER 2020

Read This First...........................................................................................................................................................................5
Trademarks.............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
About This Guide..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Related Documentation from Texas Instruments..................................................................................................................... 6
If You Need Assistance............................................................................................................................................................ 6
1 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Overview..................................................................................................................7
1.1 Welcome............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Evaluation Module (EVM) Hardware............................................................................. 8
1.3 EVM Boards....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Other Items Needed for Operation................................................................................................................................... 11
1.5 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Connections................................................................................................................ 12
1.5.1 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 LED Enable and PWM Outputs............................................................................ 14
1.5.2 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Trigger Input and Output Voltage Selectors..........................................................14
1.6 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Flex Cable.......................................................................................................... 15
2 Quick Start.............................................................................................................................................................................17
2.1 Power-up the DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM...................................................................................................... 17
2.2 Creating A Simple Pattern Sequence.............................................................................................................................. 18
3 Operating the DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM........................................................................................................ 21
3.1 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Control Software..........................................................................................................21
3.2 PC Software..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.3 System Common Controls............................................................................................................................................... 23
3.3.1 Operating Mode.........................................................................................................................................................23
3.3.2 Connected DMD Type............................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.3 EVM Information........................................................................................................................................................24
3.3.4 Status........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
3.4 System Settings............................................................................................................................................................... 26
3.5 Video Mode...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
3.5.1 Video Support............................................................................................................................................................29
3.6 Pattern Modes..................................................................................................................................................................30
3.6.1 Menu Bar................................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.6.2 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pattern On-The-Fly Mode.......................................................................................31
3.6.3 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pre-Stored Pattern Mode....................................................................................... 34
3.6.4 Reordering a Pattern Sequence using the Edit LUT Feature.................................................................................... 35
3.6.5 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Video Pattern Mode................................................................................................38
3.6.6 Creating a Pattern Sequence With DMD Block Load................................................................................................ 40
3.6.7 Pattern Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 42
3.7 Batch Files....................................................................................................................................................................... 44
3.7.1 Execute Batch File.....................................................................................................................................................44
3.7.2 Creating and Saving Batch Files............................................................................................................................... 45
3.7.3 Loading a Batch File..................................................................................................................................................46
3.7.4 Adding a Batch File to the Firmware......................................................................................................................... 47
3.8 Peripherals....................................................................................................................................................................... 48
3.9 Firmware.......................................................................................................................................................................... 49
3.9.1 Adding or Removing Patterns from the Firmware..................................................................................................... 50
3.10 Flash Device Parameters...............................................................................................................................................55
3.11 JTAG Flash Programming.............................................................................................................................................. 55
3.12 Intel (Altera) FPGA Programming.................................................................................................................................. 57
4 Connectors............................................................................................................................................................................59
4.1 Input Trigger Connectors..................................................................................................................................................59
4.2 Output Trigger Connectors...............................................................................................................................................59
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4.3 DLPC900 UART...............................................................................................................................................................60
4.4 DLPC900 I2C Port 0.........................................................................................................................................................60
4.5 DLPC900 I2C Port 1.........................................................................................................................................................60
4.6 DLPC900 I2C Port 2.........................................................................................................................................................61
4.7 JTAG Boundary Scan.......................................................................................................................................................61
4.8 GPIO and PWM............................................................................................................................................................... 62
4.9 Power............................................................................................................................................................................... 62
5 Power Supply Requirements............................................................................................................................................... 63
5.1 External Power Supply Requirements............................................................................................................................. 63
6 Safety..................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
6.1 Caution Labels................................................................................................................................................................. 65
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The DLP® LightCrafter™Dual DLPC900 evaluation module (EVM) offers a reference design to enable faster
development cycles for users of dual DLPC900 Controller architecture in support of dual controller DMDs. This
platform targets applications needing intelligent pattern management along with high resolution display.
Trademarks
LightCrafter™ are trademarks of Texas Instruments.
DisplayPort™ is a trademark of DisplayPort.
DLP® are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments.
HDMI® is a registered trademark of HDMI.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About This Guide
This guide explains the hardware and software features of the DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM systems.
The EVM architecture and connectors are described along with a quick start guide on how to operate the DLP
LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM using a Graphical User Interface (GUI). Specific details for each DLP
component can be found in related component documentation.
Note
Power supply, optics, illumination source, and cables are sold separately.
Preface
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Figure 1-1. DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Evaluation Module
Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
Component datasheets, technical documents, design documents, and ordering information can be found at the
following links:
DLPC900 Digital Controller Product Folder
DLPC900 Programmer's Guide
DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Product Folder
DLP500YX DMD Product Folder
DLP LightCrafter DLP500YX DMD EVM Product Folder
DLP670S DMD Product Folder
DLP LightCrafter DLP670S DMD EVM Product Folder
DLP9000 DMD Product Folder
DLP LightCrafter DLP9000 DMD EVM Product Folder
If You Need Assistance
Refer to the TI E2E DLP products forum.
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1.1 Welcome
The DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM, coupled to one of a number of DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900
DMD EVMs, allows for easy evaluation of the DLP LightCrafter subsystem in bringing together high resolution
display and advanced pattern control which is well suited for:
• Structured light applications
– Factory automation and 3D machine vision
– In-line automated optical 3D inspection
– Robotic 3D vision
– Offline 3D metrology
– 3D scanners
– 3D identification and biometrics
• 3D printing and additive manufacturing
• Medical and life sciences
• High speed imaging and display
Chapter 1
DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Overview
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1.2 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Evaluation Module (EVM) Hardware
The DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM is one half of a complete DMD imaging electronics subsystem. It
consists of the Dual DLPC900 Board which includes two DLPC900 Digital Controllers, a digital video receiver,
flash memory, power management circuits, and supporting digital logic.
Also needed to complete the imaging subsystem is a DLP LightCrafter DMD EVM of which three are compatible
with the LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM. Each of these DMD EVMs consists of a DMD, a DMD board (pcb)
containing on-board DMD power circuits, DMD mounting hardware when necessary, and two flexible (pcb)
cables for connections to the Dual DLPC900 board. Supported DMD devices and their corresponding DMD EVM
modules are:
•DLP500YX DMD is the DMD within the DLPLCR50XEVM
•DLP670S DMD is the DMD within the DLPLCR67EVM
•DLP9000 DMD is the DMD within the DLPLCR90EVM
Figure 1-1 is a block diagram outlining the major hardware components within the DLP subsystem using the
DLPLCR90EVM as one of the three DMD examples.
Supported DMD
Master
DLPC900
Slave
DLPC900
Flash Flash
FPGA
FPGA
ITE6535
ITE6535
USB
Power
Management
Triggers
LED
Enable and PWM
Control
Dual
DLPC900
EVM Board
Supported
DMD EVM Board
I2C
Flex
Cable
Flex
Cable
HDMI
DisplayPort
Solid state memory
Connectors
Other
TI DLP chipset
Host
Connector
JTAG/ICE
Figure 1-1. DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Hardware Components
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1.3 EVM Boards
The DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM contains the electronics capable of controlling supported Dual
controller DMDs. The EVMs offer several interface options, USB, I2C, trigger inputs and outputs, with video
inputs through HDMI or Display Port connectors. Figure 1-2 shows the EVM block diagram of the DLP
LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM.
DLPC900
Master
IT6535
1.15V
TPS54620RGYR
USB (J8)
I2C0 (J14)
I2C1 (J15)
I2C2 (J16)
HDMI (J1)
DP (J2)
UART (J7)
Supported
DMD
LED Connector
(J26)
LED Enable
LED PWM
Trigger In (J23)
Trigger Out (J27)Trigger Out
Trigger In
JTAG ICE (J9)
JTAG BS (J11)
OCLKA (J6)
GPIO/PWM (J13)
DMD Connector
(J18)
Boot Mode (J12)
Reset Hold (J10)
DP EDID (J4)
HDMI EDID (J3)
12VDC
(J21)
1.8V
TPS54320RHLR
3.3V
TPS54620RGYR
1.8V LDO
TPS76618D
1.8V LDO
TLV117118DCY
Trigger
Voltage Selectors
(J22, J24, J25, J28)
12V Supervisor
TL7712ACDR
Logic Gate
SN74LV21APWR
MOSC
X2
SW1
12VDC
(J20)
EDID PROM
EDID PROM
FLEX
FAULT_STATUS
HEARTBEAT
PWRGOOD
OCLKA
UART0
GPIO/PWM
POSENSE
SCL1/SDA1
RGB
SYNCS
PCLK
BOOTHOLDZ
USB_N/USB_P
SCL2/SDA2
SCL0/SDA0
MOSC_P
DLPC900
Slave
FPGA
RGB
SYNCS
PCLK
FAULT_STATUS
HEARTBEAT
DMD Connector
(J19) FLEX
UART (J17)UART0
Slave Reset (J29)S_RESET
SYNC
SSP
I2C
GPIO
FPGA (J5)
JTAG
2.5V LDO
TPS73125DBV
3V VCCIO
TPS62170DSGT
12VDC
MOSC_P
+
+
±
Flash
CSZ_[2:0]
GPIO[60,46,45]
DATA[15:0]
Flash
CSZ_[2:0]
GPIO[60,46,45]
DATA[15:0]
BOOTHOLDZ
D12
D6
D7
D9
D8
D11
D5
ConnectorsSolid state memory
Other
TI DLP chipset TI Component
Figure 1-2. DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Block Diagram
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The DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM major components are:
• A Video Splitter FPGA
• Two DLPC900 Digital DMD Controllers
• Parallel FLASH memory for storing programming and pattern images for each DLPC900
• All necessary power supplies to support the DLP subsystem
• One IT6535 digital receiver for HDMI and Display Port Video Input
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1.4 Other Items Needed for Operation
The DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM is a flexible, ready-to-use evaluation module which, when coupled to
one of the supported DLP LightCrafter Dual Controller DMD EVMs, enables the sending of customer created
patterns from the DLPC900 Controllers to the attached DMD for display at the customer determined pattern
rates. The DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM and supported DMD EVMs are offered for purchase separately
so that customers can determine which elements they wish to piece together for their own application evaluation
system.
The following items are not included with the EVM and need to be purchased separately if needed for customer
evaluation:
• Power supply - see Section 5.1 External Power Supply Requirements for details
• USB cable: A to B USB cable
• HDMI® or DisplayPort™ cable connected to a graphics or video source (if using video input)
• Illumination module or source
• Illumination and projection optics
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1.5 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Connections
Figure 1-3 depicts the switches and connectors with their respective locations. Note: Power supply (and cable),
USB cable, and display cable are NOT included with the module.
J5SW1J3 J4
J20
J21
J1
J2
J11
J19 J18
J12J10
J22
J23
J27
J8
J26J7J17
J25
J6
J9
D9 D8
J29
D7 D6
D12 D5 D11
J24
J28
J13
J16
J15
J14
J30
Figure 1-3. DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Connectors (Top View)
Connector
Reference EVM Function Description or Use
SW1 Board Level Reset Switch When pressed resets both DLPC900 controllers. When released, both controllers
boots from reset.
J1 HDMI Input Video input to Video Splitter FPGA and DLPC900 controllers. For Video or Video
Pattern inputs (primary).
J2 DisplayPort Input Video input to Video Splitter FPGA and DLPC900 controllers. For Video or Video
Pattern inputs (secondary).
J3 EDID jumper (HDMI) When jumper is installed, the EDID prom for the HDMI interface can be updated.
J4 EDID jumper (DisplayPort) When jumper is installed, the EDID prom for the DisplayPort interface can be updated.
J5 FPGA programming connector
(Intel video splitter) Connect Intel (Altera) FPGA programming tools to program the Video Splitter FPGA.
J6 OCLKA output User configurable DLPC900 output clock for additional user on board logic. Pin 1 =
OCLKA; Pin 2 = GND
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Connector
Reference EVM Function Description or Use
J7 DLPC900 debug UART (Master
DLPC900)
Master DLPC900 UART interface for debug messages to a terminal
• Bits per second: 115200
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Flow Control: None
• Pin 1 = 3.3 V
• Pin 2 = TX out
• Pin 6 = Ground
LVTTL compatible only
J8 Host USB interface DLPC900 USB interface for Host communications with DLPC900
J9 ARM RVI ICE debugger TI use only; Used for debugging DLPC900 ARM software code, requires the ARM RVI
ICE debugger.
J10 DLPC900 Reset jumper When jumper is installed, the controller is held in RESET.
J11 JTAG Boundary Scan Used for programming the boot image into the flash memory when flash memory is
blank or corrupted.
J12 HOLDBoot jumper When jumper is installed, forces the controllers to remain in boot mode when power is
applied.
J13 GPIO inputs/outputs User configurable general purpose Inputs and/or outputs for customer use.
J14 Host I2C Port 0 Host dedicated I2C interface port for communications to DLPC900. [Pin 1 = SCL, Pin 2
= SDA, Pin 3 = 3.3V, Pin 4 = GND]
J15 Host I2C Port 1 I2C interface port for programming EDID UARTs via I2C [ Pin 1 = SCL, Pin 2 = SDA,
Pin 3 = 3.3V, Pin 4 = GND]
J16 Host I2C Port 2 I2C interface port 2. For TI internal use. [ Pin 1 = SCL, Pin 2 = SDA, Pin 3 = 3.3V, Pin 4
= GND]
J17 DLPC900 debug UART (Slave
DLPC900)
Slave DLPC900 UART interface for debug messages to a terminal
• Bits per second: 115200
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Flow Control: None
• Pin 1 = 3.3 V
• Pin 2 = TX out
• Pin 6 = Ground
LVTTL compatible only
J18 DMD flex connector (Master
DLPC900) Flex cable connection for data interface to DMD board and DMD.
J19 DMD flex connector (Slave
DLPC900) Flex cable connection for data interface to DMD board and DMD.
J20 +12 VDC Power input EVM power input. [Pin 1 = +12 VDC, Pin 2,3 = GND] see Section 5.1
J21 +12 VDC Power input (Alternate) EVM power alternate input. [Pin 1,2,3 = GND, Pin 4,5,6 = +12 VDC] see Section 5.1
J22 Trigger Input 1 voltage level
selectors.
Set the voltage levels of the Trigger Input 1 signals.
• Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3 V
• Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8 V
J23 External Trigger Inputs connector Trigger Input 1 and 2 for triggering the DLPC900 with external input signals (from
Cameras, processors, etc.) See Section 4.1.
J24 Trigger Input 2 voltage level
selectors.
Set the voltage levels of the Trigger Input 2 signals.
• Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3 V
• Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8 V
J25 Trigger Output 1 voltage level
selectors
Set the voltage levels of the Trigger Output 1 signals.
• Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3 V
• Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8 V
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Connector
Reference EVM Function Description or Use
J26 LED illuminator enables and
PWM drive signals
• Pins 1, 2, and 3 are 12 V.
• Pin 5 is Red LED Enable output.
• Pin 6 is Green LED Enable output.
• Pin 7 is Blue LED Enable output.
• Pin 8 is RED PWM output.
• Pin 9 is Green PWM output.
• Pin 10 is Blue PWM output.
• Pins 11, 12, 13, and 14 are ground.
J27 Trigger output connector Trigger Outputs 1 and 2 for triggering the DLPC900 with external input signals (from
Cameras, processors, etc.) See Section 4.2.
J28 Trigger Output 2 voltage level
selectors
Set the voltage levels of the Trigger Output 2 signals.
• Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3 V
• Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8 V
J29 Slave DLPC900 hold reset When jumper is installed, the controller is held in RESET.
J30 External Parallel RGB Video
Input Connect a video receiver with RGB outputs
D5 FPGA Init-Done When lit indicates the FPGA configured without errors after power is applied.
D6 Master DLPC900 Red fault status
LED
When lit indicates a fault has occurred in the Master DLPC900 controller.
D7 Master DLPC900 Green
Heartbeat LED
When toggling indicates Master DLPC900 controller is operating.
D8 Slave DLPC900 Red fault status
LED
When lit indicates a fault has occurred in the Slave DLPC900 controller.
D9 Slave DLPC900 Green Heartbeat
LED
When toggling indicates Slave DLPC900 controller is operating.
D11 12-V Power LED When lit indicates external 12-V supply is on.
D12 PWRGOOD LED When lit indicates power is normal.
1.5.1 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 LED Enable and PWM Outputs
The LED enables on J26 are low-current 3.3-V outputs and are not to be used to drive LEDs directly. The
enables are to be used as a control to enable a regulator that provides the necessary current to the LEDs. The
PWM outputs are also 3.3-V outputs and used for controlling the current to the LEDs, which controls the
brightness.
Note
The 12-V DC output on J26 are not to be used to power the LED drive circuitry since it does not
provide the necessary current when all three LED enables are simultaneous turned on. Doing so can
cause a drop in the 12-V supply to the EVM regulator circuitry and reset the controller.
1.5.2 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Trigger Input and Output Voltage Selectors
The trigger inputs on J23 are inputs from external devices to control the pattern sequence. While trigger input 2
is high, trigger input 1 advances the pattern sequence to the next pattern in the sequence on every pulse.
The trigger outputs on J27 are outputs to control external devices. While trigger output 1 frames the exposure
time of the pattern, trigger output 2 pulses to mark the beginning of each pattern.
Both input and output triggers have voltage level selectors. Use J22, J24, J25, and J28 to select the voltage as
shown in Figure 1-4. If no voltage is selected, then the onboard logic is not functional and any outgoing or
incoming signals are not available.
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J24
J22
J28
J25
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Figure 1-4. DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Trigger Voltage Level Selectors
1.6 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Flex Cable
Electrical malfunctions can occur by stressing the flex cable(s) connecting the DMD circuit board to the
DLPC900 controller circuit board. Stressing the flex cable can be caused by:
• Bending the cable outside the area identified in Figure 1-5 (within 20.3 mm of connector plate centers).
• Repeatedly bending the flex cable(s) where the bend radius is less than 25.4 mm.
• A single bending of the flex cable(s) where the bend radius is less than 6.35 mm.
Figure 1-5. Flex Cable Diagram
Note
The minimum bend radius for forming flex cable (flexible) circuit is 6.35 mm
Use caution when bending the flex cable to not exceed bending guidelines explained above.
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This chapter offers a quick start guide to power-up the EVM, run the GUI control software, and create a simple
three pattern sequence.
Note
If the text in the GUI does not display correctly please see DPI Settings
2.1 Power-up the DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM
The DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM is ready to use, out of the box, after assembling with one of the
supported DMD EVMs. Steps 1 through 6 show how to power, display an image, and connect the EVM to a PC.
1. Connect a 12-V DC power supply to the power supply connector J20 in Figure 1-3.
2. LEDs — D5, D11, and D12 light up green to indicate configuration and power is normal.
3. LEDs — D7 and D9 toggle on and off, indicating the DLPC900 controllers are operating normally.
4. After 5 seconds, the two DLPC900 devices start sending a built-in rotating pattern sequence of images to the
DMD for display on the DMD.
5. Connect a USB cable from a PC to connector J8 on the DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM, as seen in
Figure 1-3. The first time the cable is connected on a PC, the DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM
enumerates as a USB composite device with human-interface device (HID) class. No drivers are required
since these are natively handled by all operating systems.
6. The DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM can be controlled with the free GUI software version available for
download from DLPLCRC900DEVM.
Note
Be sure to install DLP LightCrafter GUI software version 6.0 or newer. Operating the DLP
LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM with prior revisions of GUI renders the EVM inoperable.
Note
The DLPC900 does not have a dedicated INIT_DONE signal output to indicate that it has
completed its power-up initialization and is ready to accept commands. The user may configure
one of the nine GPIOs available as an INIT_DONE signal output simply by adding the GPIO
configuration into a default batch file that is executed at power-up. A 10-kΩ pull-down resistor must
be connected to the GPIO to be used.
The following is an example of adding the configuration for GPIO_08 to a batch file, where
GPIO_08 is configured as an output and the signal is set high. When this command is added to the
top of the batch file, the GPIO output goes high in approximately 800 ms from the time POSENSE
goes high.
GPIO_CONFIG: 0x8 0x3
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2.2 Creating A Simple Pattern Sequence
Before creating a pattern sequence, make sure to follow the steps in Section 2.1. Download and execute the
latest DLPC900REF-SW Windows-Installer, and then start the DLP LightCrafter DLPC900 GUI application. The
GUI detects the attached EVM, and the Connected radio-button lights up Green indicating the connection was
successful. The GUI software includes sample images for the DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM that are
used in the examples in this guide. If the sample image files have not been unzipped during the installation
process, then within the GUI install directory, unzip the image files to gain access to all the sample images. All
images are 1-bit binary patterns and have the native resolutions of 2048x1200, 2560x1600, and 2716x1600 to
accommodate the different resolutions of the Dual DLPC900 EVM compatible DMD EVMs.
Follow these steps to create a pattern sequence. See Figure 3-7 to identify the buttons on the Menu bar.
1. Select Pattern On-The-Fly Mode from the Operating Mode group box, and click the Pattern Design button so
that the panel is displayed as shown in Figure 2-1.
2. Click the Add Pattern button (with the plus sign) in the Menu bar and browse for any three bitmap images
from the sample of images. The default directory is C:\Texas Instruments-DLP\DLPC900REF-SW-5.x
\DLPC900REF-GUI\[DMD]_Images. Be sure to select them from the correct image sub-folder for the EVM
that is being used. All three images can be selected at the same time within the open file dialog window, but
may not appear in the same order in the GUI as in the dialog window.
3. Select the first pattern within the Pattern Design panel and choose a bit depth of 1. Set exposure to 100000
µs, dark time to 50000 µs, and select Red for the color.
4. Select the second pattern and choose a bit depth of 1. Set exposure to 150000 µs, dark time to 75000 µs,
and select Green for the color.
5. Select the third pattern and choose a bit depth of 1. Set exposure to 200000 µs, dark time to 100000 µs, and
select Blue for the color. Figure 2-2 shows the pattern sequence.
6. Select the Repeat radio-button to continuously repeat the pattern sequence.
7. Click the Update LUT button to upload the pattern sequence definition including the three pattern images to
the EVM.
8. Click the Start button to run the pattern sequence. The three selected patterns show for the timings entered in
steps 3, 4, & 5 and repeat until Step 9 is completed.
9. Click the Stop button to stop the pattern sequence.
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Figure 2-1. Pattern Mode Panel
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Figure 2-2. Simple Three Pattern Sequence
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