SLOU536 June   2020

 

  1.   DRV8428EVM GUI User's Guide
    1.     Trademarks
    2. 1 Overview
    3. 2 Hardware and Software Setup
    4. 3 GUI Application
      1. 3.1 Installation
      2. 3.2 Getting Started with DRV8428 EVM GUI
      3. 3.3 Use the DRV8428 EVM GUI
        1. 3.3.1 Stepper Control Page
          1. 3.3.1.1 Stepper Control Modes
            1. 3.3.1.1.1 Speed Mode
            2. 3.3.1.1.2 Step Mode
        2. 3.3.2 Decay Mode and TOFF setting
        3. 3.3.3 Fault Monitoring
        4. 3.3.4 Use the Side-Bar Menu
        5. 3.3.5 Menu Bar Options
          1. 3.3.5.1 File Menu
          2. 3.3.5.2 Options Menu
          3. 3.3.5.3 Tools Menu
          4. 3.3.5.4 Help Menu

3.2 Getting Started with DRV8428 EVM GUI

The DRV8428 EVM GUI and DRV8428 EVM allows the user to configure various settings required for stepper motor driving. The DRV8428 EVM GUI lets the user adjust the motor speed, control the direction, control the step movement, configure various device settings, and monitor the device status.

Perform the following steps to begin using the GUI:

  • Connect the stepper motor to the EVM.
  • Plug in the micro-USB cable to the PC.
  • Enable the motor power supply. For additional details on hardware connections refer to the DRV8428xEVM User's Guide

Click on DRV8428 EVM GUI shortcut either on the desktop or from the start menu to run the GUI application.