User’s Guide
DRV8410_DRV8411_DRV8411AEVM User's Guide
ABSTRACT
This document is provided with the DRV8410EVM, DRV8411EVM, and DRV8411AEVM evaluation modules
(EVM) as a supplement to the DRV8410, DRV8411, DRV8411A datasheet. This user's guide details how to
setup the EVM and install the included Graphical User Interface (GUI) program to control the motor driver.
Note
This is a pre-production evaluation module and can differ from the final production version.
CAUTION
Read the user's guide before use.
CAUTION
Caution hot surfaces.
Contact can cause burns.
Do not touch!
Table of Contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Features............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2 Connection Descriptions....................................................................................................................................................... 5
3 EVM Setup Guide....................................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Hardware Setup................................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 GUI Installation...................................................................................................................................................................7
4 GUI Overview........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
5 Operating Modes...................................................................................................................................................................12
5.1 Stepper Motor.................................................................................................................................................................. 12
5.2 Brushed DC Motor........................................................................................................................................................... 12
List of Figures
Figure 1-1. MD062 Board for DRV8410EVM and DRV8411EVM................................................................................................3
Figure 1-2. MD063 Board for DRV8411AEVM.............................................................................................................................3
Figure 2-1. DRV8410EVM and DRV8411EVM Overview of Connectors and Test Points........................................................... 5
Figure 2-2. DRV8411AEVM Overview......................................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 3-1. GUI on dev.ti.com...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 3-2. GUI Installer Start Window........................................................................................................................................ 8
Figure 3-3. Default GUI and Runtime Install Location................................................................................................................. 9
Figure 3-4. Window After Sucessful Installation.......................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 4-1. DRV841xEVM GUI Home Page..............................................................................................................................10
Figure 4-2. Program Device.......................................................................................................................................................10
Figure 4-3. DRV8410 and DRV8411 Motor Control Page..........................................................................................................11
Figure 5-1. Stepper Motor Control Page....................................................................................................................................12
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SLEU121 – FEBRUARY 2022
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