Shimmer 3 - 5.2. Programming a Shimmer

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Realtime Technologies Ltd Shimmer User Manual

Note: Placing the Shimmer in the Dock while it is logging data is not recommended as this can cause

SD card access problems. Make sure that logging has stopped before docking the device.

Note: Logging and other SD card related operations are not carried out while the device is on the

dock.

Further information

For a complete understanding of the SDLog Firmware, including important limits on allowed

sampling frequency for various sensor configurations, please refer to the Shimmer3 SDLog Firmware

User Manual, available in the Shimmer User Resources distribution as well as from the download

section of the Shimmer website (http://www.shimmersensing.com).

5.1.3. Other sample solutions

Blink

This simple application blinks the five LEDs on the Shimmer3.

Sleep

This simple application puts the Shimmer3 into a low power state.

5.2. Programming a Shimmer

To program a Shimmer, you need a Shimmer Dock or a Consensys Base and must have previously

completed the USB Serial Converter Driver Installation procedure outlined earlier in section 3.2.1 of

this document. Two methods for programming your device are outlined below; choose the one most

suited to your configuration and preference.

5.2.1. Programming in Windows using Consensys

The Consensys application can be used in Windows to program the Shimmer with pre-compiled

firmware images. Consensys is available from the Shimmer User Resources or for download from

http://www.shimmersensing.com.

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