2.7 Power Save Mode
This example compiles the Power Save Mode application which is used to demonstrate WINC's low power mode.
Description
In this demonstration, the WINC’s power save feature is demonstrated. The Power save mode is demonstrated depending on the value configured in example_conf.h - WDRV_WINC_PS_MODE_OFF, WDRV_WINC_PS_MODE_AUTO_LOW_POWER and WDRV_WINC_PS_MODE_MANUAL.
Downloading and building the application
To download or clone this application from Github, go to the top level of the repository
Path of the application within the repository is apps/power_save_mode_example/firmware .
To build the application, refer to the following table and open the project using its IDE.
| Project Name | Description |
|---|---|
| sam_d21_xpro_winc3400.X | MPLABX project for SAMD21 and WINC3400 Xplained pro |
| sam_e54_xpro_winc3400.X | MPLABX project for SAME54 and WINC3400 Xplained pro |
Setting up SAMXXX Xplained Pro board
- Connect the Debug USB port on the SAMXXX Xplained Pro board to the computer using a micro USB cable
Running the Application
- Open the project.
- Build and program the generated code into the hardware using its IDE.
- On the connected computer, launch a terminal application and configure it with the following settings: Baud Rate: 115200 Data Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop Bits: 1 Flow Control: None
- Upon startup, the device will operate in STA mode. The device will connect to the access point (AP), and the corresponding RSSI value will be displayed on the serial console.