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==Getting Started==
===Required Hardware===


===Checking the Contents===
* A 1043 PhidgetSpatial 0/0/3
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* A USB Cable
'''You should have received:'''
* A computer
* A PhidgetSpatial 0/0/3 High Resolution
* A Mini-USB Cable
* A mounting hardware kit
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===Connecting the Pieces===
===Connecting the Pieces===
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Connect the PhidgetSpatial 0/0/3 High Resolution to your PC using the Mini-USB cable.
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[[File:1049_0_Connecting_The_Hardware.jpg|400px|link=]]
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===Testing Using Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7===
# Connect the PhidgetSpatial to your computer using the USB cable.


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===Running Phidgets Sample Program===
==Testing Using Windows==
[[Image:1043_0_Connecting_the_Hardware.jpg|300px|right|link=]]
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{{UGwin2|'''Spatial-full'''}}
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Double Click on the [[File:Ph.jpg|link=]] icon to activate the Phidget Control Panel and make sure that the '''Phidget Spatial 0/0/3''' is properly attached  to your PC.
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# Double Click on '''Phidget Spatial 0/0/3''' in the Phidget Control Panel to bring up Spatialfull and check that the box labelled Attached contains the word True.
# Move the 1043 board and you should see the data change to reflect the change of position along the 3 axes.
# You can also see the changes plotted in the Accelerometer Graph. The line describes the movement in the x and y axes and the red circle displays movement in the z axis.
# You can adjust the data rate by moving the slider.
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===Testing Using Mac OS X===
 
{{UGmac|Phidget Spatial 0/0/3|Spatial-full}}
 
===Using Linux===
 
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===Using Windows Mobile / CE 5.0 / CE 6.0===
 
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==Technical Details==
==Technical Details==
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For more information on testing and calibrating this device, check the [[Accelerometer Primer]].
For more information on testing and calibrating this device, check the [[Accelerometer Primer]].


==API==
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===Data Structures===
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'''SpatialData <nowiki>{</nowiki>'''
:'''double acceleration[3];'''
:'''Timestamp time;'''
'''<nowiki>}</nowiki>;'''
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The SpatialData Structure is used by the OnSpatialData event. This contains acceleration data, as well as a timestamp. The timestamp is an accurate measurement streamed from the hardware, and can be trusted over a local software timestamp.
Note that the structure also contains angularRate and magneticField fields, but these are not shown, as they don’t apply to the PhidgetSpatial 0/0/3.
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===Functions===
{{UGapi|int AccelerationAxisCount() [get] : Constant <nowiki>=</nowiki> 3
|Returns the number of axes the PhidgetSpatial can measure acceleration on.
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{{UGapi|double Acceleration (int AxisIndex) [get] : Units <nowiki>=</nowiki> g (standard gravity <nowiki>=</nowiki> 9.81m/s2)
|Returns the acceleration of an axis. At a standstill each axis will measure between -1.0 and 1.0 g’s depending on orientation - the effect of gravity.
This value will always be between AccelerationMin and AccelerationMax.
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{{UGapi|double AccelerationMax (int AxisIndex) [get] : Constant <nowiki>=</nowiki> 8.1g
|Returns the maximum acceleration value that this axis will report.  Acceleration can be accurately measured up to 8.0g - any value past this will be reported as 8.1g, which represents saturation.  If the acceleration data is equal to AccelerationMax, it should be treated as suspect, as the real acceleration could be far greater than the reported number.
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{{UGapi|double AccelerationMin (int AxisIndex) [get] : Constant <nowiki>=</nowiki> -8.1g
|Returns the maximum negative acceleration value that this axis will report.  Negative acceleration can be accurately measured up to -8.0g - any value past this will be reported as -8.1g, which represents saturation.  If the acceleration data is equal to AccelerationMin, it should be treated as suspect, as the real acceleration could be far greater than the reported number.
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{{UGapi|int DataRate () [get,set] : Units <nowiki>=</nowiki> ms (milliseconds)
|Gets/sets the data rate, in ms. This is corresponds to the rate at which SpatialData events will be fired. This is bound by DataRateMax and DataRateMin. When set to less then the maximum data rate, data is still sampled at the maximum rate, and averaged before being sent to the user. This defaults to 8ms.  Supported data rates are: 1, 2, 4, 8, and every multiple of 8 until DataRateMin.
Note that data rate is limited to 16ms when opening over the Phidget Webservice. Actual data rate will depend on network latency.
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{{UGapi|int DataRateMax () [get] : Constant <nowiki>=</nowiki> 1ms
|The maximum supported data rate.
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{{UGapi|int DataRateMin () [get] : Constant <nowiki>=</nowiki> 1000ms
|The minimum supported data rate.
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===Events===
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{{UGapi|OnSpatialData (SpatialData[] data) [event]
|An event issued at the specified data rate. If the data rate is set faster then 8ms, then there will be multiple items in the data array - use the timestamp field to get the timing data. When the data rate is ><nowiki>=</nowiki> 8ms, there will only be one item in the data array.
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==Product History==
==Product History==

Revision as of 18:52, 29 August 2016


Required Hardware

  • A 1043 PhidgetSpatial 0/0/3
  • A USB Cable
  • A computer

Connecting the Pieces

  1. Connect the PhidgetSpatial to your computer using the USB cable.


Testing Using Windows

File:1043 0 Connecting the Hardware.jpg

Phidget Control Panel

In order to demonstrate the functionality of the 1043, the Phidget Control Panel running on a Windows machine will be used.


The Phidget Control Panel is available for use on both macOS and Windows machines.

Windows

To open the Phidget Control Panel on Windows, find the Ph.jpg icon in the taskbar. If it is not there, open up the start menu and search for Phidget Control Panel

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macOS

To open the Phidget Control Panel on macOS, open Finder and navigate to the Phidget Control Panel in the Applications list. Double click on the Ph.jpg icon to bring up the Phidget Control Panel.


For more information, take a look at the getting started guide for your operating system:


Linux users can follow the getting started with Linux guide and continue reading here for more information about the 1043.

First Look

After plugging the 1043 into your computer and opening the Phidget Control Panel, you will see something like this:

1043 Panel.jpg


The Phidget Control Panel will list all connected Phidgets and associated objects, as well as the following information:

  • Serial number: allows you to differentiate between similar Phidgets.
  • Channel: allows you to differentiate between similar objects on a Phidget.
  • Version number: corresponds to the firmware version your Phidget is running. If your Phidget is listed in red, your firmware is out of date. Update the firmware by double-clicking the entry.


The Phidget Control Panel can also be used to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example.

Accelerometer

Double-click on the Accelerometer object {{{2}}} in order to run the example: [[Image:{{{1}}}_Accelerometer_Example.jpg|center|link=]]


General information about the selected object will be displayed at the top of the window. You can also experiment with the following functionality:

  • Modify the change trigger and/or data interval value by dragging the sliders. For more information on these settings, see the data interval/change trigger page.
  • The measured values reported in g-force can be seen via labels as well as graphical dials. Try tilting the {{{1}}} in different directions to see the labels and graphics change.
  • An extremely accurate timestamp is also reported with the g-force values.


Testing Using Mac OS X

  1. Go to the Quick Downloads section on the Mac OS X page.
  2. Download and run the Phidget OS X Installer
  3. Click on System Preferences >> Phidgets (under Other) to activate the Preference Pane
  4. Make sure your device is properly attached
  5. Double click on your device's objects in the listing to open them. The Preference Pane and examples will function very similarly to the ones described above in the Windows section.

Testing Using Linux

For a general step-by-step guide on getting Phidgets running on Linux, see the Linux page.

Using a Remote OS

We recommend testing your Phidget on a desktop OS before moving on to remote OS. Once you've tested your Phidget, you can go to the PhidgetSBC, or iOS pages to learn how to proceed.

Technical Details

The PhidgetSpatial 0/0/3 has a 3-Axis accelerometer that can measure ±8 g’s (±78 m/s2) per axis. It will measure both dynamic acceleration (change in velocity) and static acceleration (gravity vector). The Phidgetspatial 3-Axis 0/0/3 is internally calibrated.

High Resolution Mode

When the PhidgetSpatial High Resolution 0/0/3 measures an acceleration value with magnitude less than 2g, it will acquire its data from a higher precision accelerometer chip. For these measurements, the average white noise on each axis will be reduced by approximately a factor of ten, and the resolution will increase from 976 μg to 76 μg. The transition from normal to high precision or vice-versa is seamless, with no additional code or equations needed.

Further Reading

For more information on testing and calibrating this device, check the Accelerometer Primer.


What to do Next

  • Programming Languages - Find your preferred programming language here and learn how to write your own code with Phidgets!
  • Phidget Programming Basics - Once you have set up Phidgets to work with your programming environment, we recommend you read our page on to learn the fundamentals of programming with Phidgets.


Product History

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