1.1.8 How to Create a Lump Sensor

Overview

This section provides step-by-step information for generating a lump sensor using Touch Configurator in MCC.

Note: To create a new project, follow the steps in the Generate a Touch Project With MCC Melody section in the case of MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC) Melody, or the Generate Touch Project With MCC Harmony section in the case of MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC) Harmony.

Creating Lump

Step 1: Open Touch Configurator

Select MCC and open Touch Configurator in the Resource Management [MCC] tab.

Step 2: Create Buttons, Sliders and Wheels.

Add the required number of buttons, sliders and wheels.

Step 3: Create Lump Button

Press <CTRL> and click the sensors (buttons/sliders/wheels) to be configured as lump sensor (lump can also be created by mouse movement). Now click Create Lump Sensor .

Note: Multiple lump sensors can be created.

Step 4: Visualize Lump Sensor

The hexagon graphic represents lump sensors. The lumped individual sensors will be displayed in yellow when the mouse cursor is placed over the lump sensor .

Step 5: Generate Lump Sensor Code

Click Generate in the Resource Management [MCC] tab.

The following animation shows the process of creating a Lump sensor in Touch Configurator.