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*Summary [#f0a0b25e]
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This section discusses applications of AMI602 (G² motion sensor 6-Axis type), a 6-Axis motion sensor.~
AMI602 is a product of Aichi Micro Intelligent Corp. The sensor is put on a DIP16 size breakout board~
for better handling. AMI602 can be easily accessed from PIC/AVR and other one-chip micro computer~
by I²C path. In this section, two examples are introduced. One example uses the module with a PIC~
microcontroller, and the other is to make the module become a part of shield for Arduino.~
-Manual of AMI 602 Breakout module (in Japanese &ref("ami602_readme.pdf");)~
-Data sheet  of AMI 602 (in English &ref("ami602e.pdf");)~

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Please do not contact with Aichi Micro Intelligent Corp for technical questions and/or supports. The~
company does not support AMI602 Breakout module. (AMI602 Breakout Module is a product of~
BeatCraft, Inc. If there are any questions and concerns, please submit to bc9dev.)~

*** About VID voltage [#kae9f3e8]
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- Extra information form  Aichi Micro Intelligent Corp.~
 
 According to the recommended operating conditions listed on the data sheet of section [8], the
 recommended operating condition of VID is from 1.65~VDD (Typ. 1.8V), but there is a report
 that the some products use the sensors at the range between 1.65~2.4V. 
 It is true that  a sample schematic diagram notes VID = 3.3V, and  several sensors tested at Aichi
 Micoro Intelligent's office have worked well at VID = 3.3V.  Just reminder that if the sensor is operated
 at such level of voltage , it will be considered as outsides of the guaranteed operating conditions.
 Since the absolute maximum ratings of the sensor are between -0.3V and + 4.0V, the sensor does
 not brake down immediately. However, it will not work correctly. Please set VID is lower than 2.4V as
 using the sensor.


** A sample with PIC 24FJ64 GA002 [#bea7b7cf]
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-Schematic Diagram
-- PDF &ref("bc10-002-0001.pdf");
-- OrCAD &ref("BC10-002-0001.DSN");
--- On the schematic diagram, DNI indicates that parts are not actually installed. C10 is added~
when the fluctuations of low frequency, which is generated form  power supply are quite large.
--- C10 and C11are electrolytic capacitors, and other capacitors are ceramic capacitors. Especially,~
C3 should be the same type of capacitor as X5R or X7R .
--- The early version of PIC 24FJ64 GA002 cannot communicate by I2C1 correctly.
--- The early version of PIC 24FJ64 GA002 cannot communicate through I2C1 correctly.
--- In some LCD character displays, Vss is defined as Vdd and vice versa. Please be careful as~
using some LED character display other than SC2004CS.display series.
--- To use backlit LCD character display, please be careful with the electrodes of the backlit LED.

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- Sample Source Program &ref("MPLAB.zip");
-- This program uses MPLAB IDE and MPLAB C Compiler  for PIC24 developed by Microchip Technology Inc.
-- PICkit3 is employed as a debugger.
--- Register and compile the source file, which is created from unzipped compressed file. Then, write~
into the PIC.
--- The sample program is quite simple. Initialize the sensor and display the outcomes.
--- The serial port says 11500 bps, 8bit, None party, No hardware flow, and it outputs the debug~
messages.

** A Sample with Arduino [#k4b9c1f1]
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- Schematic Diagram
 AMI602 Breakout -> Pin # of Arduino 
 AMI602    1:    -> Arduino A5
 AMI602    2:    -> 2V (generated from 5V by power circuit) 
 AMI602    3:    -> Arduino A4
 AMI602    4:    -> Arduino D4
 AMI602    6:    -> Arduino D6
 AMI602    7:    -> Arduino D7
 AMI602    9:    -> Arduino GND
 AMI602   10:    -> Arduino 3V3

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VID of AMI602 is from 1.65 V to 2.4 V, the level shift is required.
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#ref(./AMI602_sch.png,50%);
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- Sample Source Programs
-- Arduino side &ref("AMI602_20100708.zip");
--- Decompress the file, open up the decompressed file in Arduino IDE. Then upload it to Arduino. 
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-- Processing side &ref("AMI602PC_20100708.zip");
--- Unzip the file, open up the file in processing. Then execute the program.
--- Use this file with the sample of Arduino side (AMI602.zip).
--- To Depend on its environment, change the configuration of the serial port.  
--- To utilize the outputs of 3-axis magnetometer, the program can calculate and display the direction. 

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** AMI602 Arduino Shield [#dc8d2e06]
#ref(./AMI602_SHIELD.jpg,100%);
** List of AMI602 Arduino Shield parts [#zf43b912]
#ref(./AMI602parts.jpg,35%);
>>>(Click for larger image)~

LEFT:
|No.|Name|Quantity|h
|CENTER:1|Ceramic Capacitor 0.1μF |CENTER:1|
|CENTER:2|Regulator LM317LZ |CENTER:1|
|CENTER:3|Capacitor 1μF |CENTER:1|
|CENTER:4|Resistor 10KΩ |CENTER:6|
|CENTER:5|Resistor 5.1KΩ |CENTER:1|
|CENTER:6|Resistor 2.4KΩ |CENTER:1|
|CENTER:7|Resistor 1.5KΩ |CENTER:2|
|CENTER:8|Resistor 1KΩ |CENTER:2|
|CENTER:9|Resistor 330Ω |CENTER:1|
|CENTER:10|MOSFET BSS123 |CENTER:3|
|CENTER:11|Pin Header 40x1 2.54mm |CENTER:1|
|CENTER:12|Shield Body |CENTER:1|

* Reference [#p82bc609]
- Aichi Micro Intelligent Corp homepage (in Japanese)
--http://www.aichi-mi.com/index.html

* Reference History [#zbda35bc]
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2010/08/26 This article is initially uploaded.~
2010/09/27 The information of AMI 602 based Arduino shield is added.~
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