5
QSLIDE™ SOFTWARE OPERATION
Warning: Disconnecting the USB cable from the PC
while QSlide software is communicating with
the E510 board may crash the software. Please
close the QSlide software before unplugging
the USB cable.
QSlide software should automatically detect the correct com
port; if not, you may need to select the port manually as
shown in the picture.
If the correct port (usually a com
port equal to or higher than 3) does
not appear, close the program, wait
30 seconds, and try again — Win-
dows may be slow to recognize the
USB hardware.
QSlide settings
When starting QSlide software the previous
values of Prox detection, Slider detection
and drift rate are loaded. It may be
necessary to reset to the default values
shown on the next page.
Indication Dial
shows the reported position of the touch. This
indication does not change when only proximity is detected. It
will lock on the last reported position after touch is lifted.
Command Return
represents the
board response byte in HEX.
Prox Detection
indicates that the board has
detected hand at a distance. The Prox value
sets the threshold which will cause the chip to
register proximity. Lower numbers are more
sensitive.
Default =
3
Drift Rate
sets the adaptive
drift compensation rate; the
numbers represent seconds
per compensation.
Default =
5
Calibration should be
performed with the board
mounted securely in its
intended position and
operating environment, and
hands at a distance.
Once positioned it should be
calibrated using the
Fixed Cal
button.
If the board is moved it may
need to be re-calibrated.
If any status flags are set prior
to operation then the
calibration should be repeated.
Slider Detection
indicates that the board is
detecting a finger touch. Changing the
associated threshold sets the minimum
signal change which will cause the board to
register a touch detection.
Default =
25
Signal
Error
indicates that the
signal has the wrong polarity,
usually due to movement of
the board.
Clicking the
Fixed Cal
button
will resolve the problem.
