Software Setup
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SBOU156B – October 2015 – Revised February 2017
Copyright © 2015–2017, Texas Instruments Incorporated
OPT8241 Evaluation Module
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Software Setup
Implement the following steps to setup the software:
1. Download the software for the appropriate platform from the TI website
here:
http://www.ti.com/tool/opt8241-cdk-evm
2. Installation of the software:
•
Windows - Install the software by running the downloaded executable.
•
Ubuntu – The following dependencies must be installed before installing the Voxel Viewer
software.
–
libusb
≥
libusb-1.0
–
ibudev
3. The default installation directory is “C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\Voxel Viewer-0.x.y.z” on
Windows. On Ubuntu, the name of the executable is voxelviewer.
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Hardware Setup
The hardware setup is shown in the following steps:
1. Ensure that the software setup is complete.
2. Verify that the EVM is in a fully-assembled state, as shown in
3. Ensure that the power switch on the board (SW2) is in the off position (to the left).
4. Verify that there is not apparent damage to the EVM and the laser diffuser assembly is in good shape.
This step is important to avoid accidental exposure to hazardous radiation.
5. Connect the recommended power supply.
6. Connect the board to the PC using the micro-USB cable provided.
7. Throw the power switch on the board (SW2) to on position (to the right).
8. Check that the master LED is green and the chipset LED is blue in color.