
ADS8688EVM-PDK Initial Setup
5.2.3
Install the ADS8688EVM-PDK Software
The ADS8688EVM software must be installed on the computer. This software supports the ADS688EVM-
PDK. The user must have administrator privileges to install the EVM software. The following steps list the
directions to install the software.
1. Open the Windows explorer and locate the microSD memory card labeled
ADS8688EVM
in the
browser as a removable storage device.
2. Navigate to the
...\ADS868xEVMGUI\Version x.x\Volume\ folder
.
3. Run the installer by double-clicking the setup.exe file. This action installs the EVM GUI software and
the required and Simple Capture card device driver components.
4. After the installer begins, a welcome screen displays. Click Next to continue.
5. A prompt appears with the destination directory; select the default directory under:
...\Program
Files(x86)\Texas Instruments\ADS8684_8 EVM GUI\
as shown in
and
.
Figure 9. Destination Directory Screen
Figure 10. License Agreement Screen
6. One or more software license agreements appear. Select the I Accept the License Agreement radial
button and click Next.
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ADS8688EVM-PDK Evaluation Module
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