SBAU388D September   2021  – June 2025

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   Applications
  5.   5
  6. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
  7. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 EVM Operation
    2. 2.2 Quick Start Setup
  8. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Setup
      1. 3.1.1 Driver Installation
      2. 3.1.2 Firmware
        1. 3.1.2.1 Firmware Debug
      3. 3.1.3 GUI Setup and Usage
        1. 3.1.3.1 Initial Setup
        2. 3.1.3.2 GUI Operation
    2. 3.2 Rotate and Push Demo
    3. 3.3 Direct EVM Serial Communication
  9. 4Schematics, PCB Layout, and Bill of Materials
    1. 4.1 Schematics
    2. 4.2 PCB Layout
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials
  10. 5Reference
    1. 5.1 Trademarks
  11. 6Related Documentation
  12. 7Revision History

3.1.3.1 Initial Setup

To set up the GUI the first time, follow the below instructions:

  1. Make sure that the above mentioned driver was installed successfully to ensure that everything works properly and that the GUI can update the EVM firmware, if necessary.
  2. With the EVM/TI-SCB Controller unit plugged to the PC, go to the GUI link provided above.
  3. To launch the GUI from the web browser, click the GUI Composer application to open the GUI Composer window (see Figure 3-2).
    TMAG5170-Q1 GUI Composer Application Window Figure 3-2 GUI Composer Application Window
    1. For first-time GUI Composer setup, follow the prompts to download the TI Cloud Agent and browser extension shown in Figure 3-3. These prompts appear after you close the README.md dialog.
      TMAG5170-Q1 TI Cloud Agent Figure 3-3 TI Cloud Agent
  4. Optionally, the GUI can be downloaded for offline use by clicking the TMAG5170-Q1 icon in the GUI Composer window shown in Figure 3-2.