RoadTest: Evaluation Kit for Freescale Xtrinsic Sensors
Author: migration.user
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Evaluation Type: Evaluation Boards
Did you receive all parts the manufacturer stated would be included in the package?: True
What other parts do you consider comparable to this product?:
What were the biggest problems encountered?: The lack of documentation.
Detailed Review:
My initial thought of the product excited me. I thought it would be interesting to have a magnetometer (MAG3110), the pressure sensor (MPL3115) and an accelerometer (MAA849) on one board.
My students and I did about 7 proofs of concept projects. We did not tie it into other projects or boards but used it as a quick and dirty method of learning code. The general consensus of the class is that the board is easy to use but it has an extreme lack of documentation. We feel this product can be a fun board for the hobbyist but found the lack I/O headers on J1 and J10 connectors made it rather cumbersome for any non permanent designs.
PRO:
Very easy to use
The driver software is stored on the board
Great for proof of concept designs
CON:
Lack of documentation
