AN-000240
Document Number: AN-000240
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Revision: 2.0
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INTRODUCTION
This guide will explain the hardware and software setup of the floor type detection for robotic vacuum applications. Using a Chirp
sensor module, the floor type detection setup can distinguish between a hard and soft floor surface such as a hardwood floor and
carpet. Using the GUI, real-time numerical data can be recorded and viewed in plot form. Using automatic parameter settings, a
demo of hard and soft floor detection can be demonstrated with proper mounting, the evaluation kit setup and inputting the floor
distance. For a more refined demonstration, custom parameter settings can be used.
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SCOPE
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Review the floor type detection demo hardware and software setup
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Run the floor type detection application (Robofloor) GUI
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Understand how to set the floor height and proper mounting
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Tune parameters and data output
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Basic understanding of the GUI detection output
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Debug hardware and software setup issues
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REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION
Table 1-1. Reference Documentation
Type
TDK/ Chirp Reference Document
Document Number: Name
Section
CH101 Module
AN-000259: CH101 Design Guide
AN-000231: EV_MOD_CH101 User Guide
AN-000260: CH101 Module with 45° FoV & Particle Ingress Filter
DS-000388: CH101 Datasheet
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Hardware
AN-000158: CH101 Mechanical Integration Guide
PB-000110: DK-CH101 Product Brief
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Software
AN-000180: CH101 & CH201 Smart Sonic Eval Kit
AN-000154: SmartSonic Hello Chirp Application Hands-on Exercise
AN-000175: SonicLib Programmers Guide
AN-000176: SmartSonic Robo-
Floor Example User’s Guide
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