Introduction

Kit contents and features
Software and Documentation
- Embedded examples

Kit contents and features

The MTi 1-series Development Kit contains

Shield board
MTi-3, MTi-7 or MTi-8 mounted in the socket
GNSS daughter card (only with MTi-7/8-DK)
GNSS antenna (only with MTi-7/8-DK)
USB cable

Exploded view of the MTi 1-series Shield board

The Shield Board, the MTi 1-s (orange module) and the GNSS daughter card (with the SMA connector) are shown in figure

Exploded view of the MTi 1-series Shield board. The features of the Shield Board include:

3.3 V compatible I/O
Power indicator LEDs
Arduino-compatible headers
External power pin header
Manual peripheral selection switch for MTi 1-series
Switching between UART and I²C on Arduino-compatible headers based on PSEL switch setting
USB to UART converter
Auxiliary extension socket
Optional socket connections for mikroBUS™ RS232/RS485 click boards™ (see BASE for more info)

See Chapter Shield board for more details.

Software and Documentation

The MTi 1-series Development Kit is supported by the MT Software Suite, which includes the following software components:

MT Manager
Magnetic Field Mapper
MT SDK with documentation

Additionally, the latest firmware for the MTi module can be downloaded and updated using the Firmware Updater that is also available on our website.

The software components can be downloaded from the Movella website.

Note: The MTi 1-series Development Kit offers access to the module via the UART, SPI and I²C interfaces, as well as an additional USB interface. Please note that the graphical software tools, such as MT Manager and the Magnetic Field Mapper, as well as a large part of the MT SDK are only supported when using serial (UART/USB) communication. For I²C or SPI communication, dedicated "embedded example codes" are available.

Along with the SDK documentation that is part of the MT Software Suite installer package, the MTi 1‑series Development Kit is supported by the following additional documents:

Hardware Integration Manual: MTi 1-series
Datasheet: MTi 1-series
MT Low Level Communication Protocol Document
MT Manager User Manual
MT Magnetic Calibration Manual
Product Change Notices and Release Notes

Embedded examples

There are embedded examples available for the MTi 1-series Development Kit that make use of the SPI and I²C interfaces. The examples and corresponding documentation can be found in the MT Software Suite installation folder at:

C:Program FilesXsensMT Software Suite x.x.xMT SDKExamplesembedded_examples

The examples target the STM32F401 Nucleo board. They allow for a quick start in receiving measurement data from the MTi, and evaluating the low-level communication protocol.

It is easy to extend the program with commands from the Xsens Low Level Communication Protocol (LLCP). This protocol is documented in detail in the Low Level Communication Protocol Documentation.

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