RoadTest: TI CC2650STK SimpleLink™ IoT SensorTag
Author: jbaczuk
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Evaluation Type: Independent Products
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?: Analog devices ADXL345, Freescale MMA8451, Dialog DA14580.
What were the biggest problems encountered?: The rubber case doesn't quite hold the plastic box in well, and fell out a few times when pulling from the pocket. I assumed it was meant for a keychain based on the rubber casing design, but it doesn't really hold the plastic enclosure well during transitions in and out of the pocket. It should probably encase the plastic better to prevent slippage. How do you access the microphone from the app? In the motion data section, which color (b,r,g) is x,y, and z? Consider matching the text colors to the chart line colors. Schematic says "Gyroscope and Accelerometer ", should also say "Magnetometer" for clarity. The magnet sensor says "Reed Relay" in the schematic, so it took me a while to figure out it was the magnet sensor. Link to the MPU-9250 website and datasheet are both broken.
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