
Getting Started
1.1
Evaluation Module Operating Parameters
The following table lists the operating conditions for the DRV2605 on the evaluation module.
Parameter
Specification
Supply voltage range
2.5 to 5.5 V
Power-supply current rating
400 mA
1.2
Quick Start Board Setup
The DRV2605EVM-CT firmware contains haptic waveforms which showcase the features and benefits of
the DRV2605. Follow the instructions below to begin the demo.
1. Out of the box, the jumpers are set to begin demo mode using USB power. The default jumper settings
can be found in
Table 1. Jumper Descriptions
Jumper
Default Position
Description
JP1
Shorted
Connect MSP430 GPIO or PWM output to DRV2605 IN/TRIG
JP2
Shorted
3.3-V reference for I
2
C
JP3, JP4
Shorted
Connect on-board actuators to DRV2605
MSP
USB to MSP
Select USB (5 V) or VBAT power for the MSP430
DRV
USB to DRV
Select USB (5 V) or VBAT power for the DRV2605
2. Connect the included mini-USB cable to the USB connector on the DRV2605EVM-CT board.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on a computer, USB charger, or USB
battery pack.
4. If the board is powered correctly, the four colored LEDs turn on, four mode LEDs flash, and the LRA
and ERM perform auto-calibration, indicating the board has been successfully initialized.
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SLOU348B – January 2013 – Revised March 2014
DRV2605EVM-CT ERM and LRA Haptic Driver Evaluation Kit
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