I have the BNo055 sensor. The sensor I have have the I2C (SDA/SCA) pins. I viewed the Bosch calibration video on its PC calibration software. My question is how do you interface the BNo055 sensor to the PC?

 

hi 1196,
The Bno005 has the option of 3 methods HID/I2C and UART.
I would consider the UART option if the device is going to be some distance from the PC.?
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So that I understand, This means that i can connect an breakout USB and tie it to the I2C pins to TX/RX for the PC?

 

hi,
If your breakout module has a RS232 input and a USB output to a PC , I use the same cable/module for that conversion.

Another option would be an Arduino with its USB cable and the Github software for the BNO 055.

Is this what you are asking.?
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hi,
If your breakout module has a RS232 input and a USB output to a PC , I use the same cable/module for that conversion.

Another option would be an Arduino with its USB cable and the Github software for the BNO 055.

Is this what you are asking.?
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Yes Sir. I did not know about the Arduino option. Last question......would it work is I had a 4 wire breakout USB (keep the flat part and cut the cable and use the TX and RX)?

 

hi,
Of the 4 wires in the USB breakout cable 0V, D+ and D- would have to be connected.

On my Rs232 to USB converters, at the RS232 end, the Red wire is +5V, Black 0V, White TXD into the converter, Green RXD from the converter. [check that your wiring, to identify these connections/colours]
Don't connect the Red wire. +5V.

There is free download on the web called 'Termite' that enables two way communication using the RS232/USB converter.

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Thank you.