9.2.6 Usage

  1. Build the program and download it into the evaluation board.

  2. On the computer, open, and configure a terminal application (e.g., HyperTerminal on Microsoft® Windows®) with these settings:

    • 115200 baud

    • 8 bits of data

    • No parity

    • 1 stop bit

    • No flow control

  3. Start the application.

  4. In the terminal window, the following text should appear: 
    -- ACC IRQ Example xxx --
-- xxxxxx-xx
-- Compiled: xxx xx xxxx xx:xx:xx --

-- Menu Choices for this example--
-- s: Set new DAC0 output voltage.--
-- v: Get voltage on potentiometer.--
-- m: Display this menu again.--

  5. Enter a character on the terminal to select a menu option.

  6. Change the voltage on AD5 by adjusting VR1 on the evaluation kit in order. To see what comparison events occur.