TOOTHPIC RF Solutions, TOOTHPIC Datasheet - Page 16

• Manufacturer Part Number: TOOTHPIC
• Description: MODULE, BLUETOOTH, DATA ACQUISITION
• Manufacturer: RF Solutions

Specifications of TOOTHPIC

• Svhc: No SVHC (15-Dec-2010)

Hello World Bitstream Firmware Solution
Description
The Hello World Bitstream firmware solution is a simple tutorial to demonstrate
how ToothPIC can be used and programmed for binary communication using
Bluetooth.
Hello World Bitstream is straightforward.
HyperTerminal connects to ToothPIC via Bluetooth.
Windows application for sending and receiving ASCII data to and from COM
ports such as the Bluetooth COM port.)
As data is typed into HyperTerminal, it is sent to ToothPIC. ToothPIC ignores it
unless it is an ‘H’ or a ‘W’. If it is an ‘H’, it replies with the word ‘Hello’. If it is a
‘W’, it replies with the word ‘World’.
Executing the Finished Application
(Throughout this section, use the four zeroes default PIN code 0000 if required.)
Hello World Bitstream is supplied as a Service Pack application which must be ‘Field Programmed’ into
ToothPIC. This takes a few seconds and requires either a Windows PC or a Pocket PC with Bluetooth. The
procedure is as follows:
Once loaded, the application will start executing immediately. To experiment with the application, follow these
steps:
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1. Select either the HelloWorldBitWin.exe
2. Power-up the ToothPIC with the on-board
3. Start running the Service Pack and connect from
4. Enter the COM port used to connect to the
5. Press the Update button. Programming takes about 10 seconds. When the progress bar is full, field
1. Check the green LED is flashing regularly. This indicates the application is operating correctly.
2. Connect to ToothPIC by creating a Bluetooth serial connection to it from a Windows PC. The red LED
3. Start Windows HyperTerminal and create a connection using the COM port used to connect to
4. Type characters into HyperTerminal. Usually nothing will happen except if an ‘H’ or a ‘W’ are typed.
(Windows)
(Pocket PC) service pack from the development
kit.
computer which you will use to Field Program
ToothPIC.
pushbutton held down. After initialization, the
on-board LEDs will flash simultaneously.
the computer to the ToothPIC using Bluetooth.
ToothPIC in the box provided.
programming is complete.
will come on when the connection is made.
ToothPIC. The baud rate settings will likely be ignored by the computer’s Bluetooth driver, so you can
keep the default settings.
the words ‘Hello’ or ‘World’ will then appear respectively.
9-Apr-06
If necessary, transfer the file to the
Toothpick 3.0.00007
or
HelloWorldBitPPC.exe
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