The freescale RD3803MMA7660FCRD3803MMA7660FC Evaluation Kit comes with a printed, well-documented set-up guide. The guide takes you step-by-step through the installation process of the demostration software (included on the CD). The installation was relatively easy (using Windows XP) and I did not encounter any problems.
As other reviewers have pointed out, there is a ‘cute’ little application that demonstrates the basic functionality of the accelerometer; however, it would have been nice to view the raw data (in real time), as well.
The MMA7660FC (low power, 3-axis linear accelerometer with I2C digital output) Dip Board is detachable (nice feature) and can be used for your own prototyping experiments. I have not done this yet but I do hope to dig deeper into my exploration of this product and interface it with a microcontroller. Perhaps develop a little toy based on interacting with the orientation of the device (my kids would appreciate that).
There are some useful application notes included on the CD (also available Online):
AN3837 (View Online)
"Setting up the MMA7660FC for Orientation, Shake,
Auto-Wake/Sleep and Tap Detection"
AN3838 (View Online)
"How to use the MMA7660FC with a Microcontroller to do
Software Enhancements to Change Orientation Detection Trip Points"
AN3839 (View Online)
"MMA7660FC Board Mounting Guidelines"
AN3840 (View Online)
"Setting up the MMA7660FC to do Orientation Detection"
AN3841 (View Online)
"Performing Offset Calibration using the MMA7660FC"
Overall, this is a ‘simple’ evaluation kit for getting acquainted with this particular accelerometer offered by freescale. Thanks to element-14 and freescale for giving me the opportunity to review this product!
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