Step 2: Connect USB

The ARMmite / ARMexpress Eval Kit comes with a USB cable. This cable allows you to connect the ARMmite/ARMexpress directly to a computer equipped with USB. Locate the USB jack on the side of the Eval PCB and plug one end of the USB cable into it. When connected to a PC power is supplied by the PC, the optional power connection is not required, but both may be safely connected.

To connect an ARMmite PRO refer to this page.

Locate the USB jack on your computer and plug the other end of
the cable into it.

Most PC's will sound a tone that indicates a new USB device has been connected.  Most Windows  Vista and 7 systems will either include the FTDI device driver or are able to download it automatically from the network.

If your system is unable to do that.  Run the FTDI driver installation setup in the \Program Files\Coridium\Windows_drivers directory.  This will install the proper drivers for the FTDI chips we use for interfacing to the USB. 

Up to date details are at the www.ftdichip.com VCP drivers page. 

From here it should be a simple matter of following the dialog instructions.

 

The Eval PCB or the ARMmite will be powered from the USB bus.  It may also be connected to a 7-12V DC power source simultaneously.

To verify connection with the USB and PC the LED on the Eval PCB should light up.


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