Hardware starter kit

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Overview
TDK presents a development starter kit for fast haptics prototyping that enables mechanical designers and engineers to obtain first impressions of haptic feedback with PowerHap piezo actuators, demonstrates mechanical integration, and provides a reference design adaptable to various applications.

Kit contents

• Seamless button assembly (includes PowerHap 1204H018V060 and PowerHap 1313H018V120)
• Round button assembly (includes PowerHap 1204H018V060)
• BORÉAS BOS1901-Kit driver board (pre-programmed for the seamless and round button assemblies)
• Additional PowerHap devices (including FPC connection cable)
• USB cable
• Quick start user guide

Key platform features

• The BOS1901-Kit platform in the starter kit is pre-programmed for the included button assemblies to allow out-of-the-box sensing and haptics experience.
• Platform features allow customization of the haptic experience by adjusting sensing detection parameters and haptic feedback waveforms.
• PowerHap actuators provide haptic feedback with strong performance in acceleration, force, and response time.

Main applications

• Automotive: steering wheels, displays, dashboards, buttons
• Smartphones, displays and tablets
• Household appliances
• ATMs and vending machines
• Game controllers, VR gloves
• Industrial equipment
• Medical devices

Main features & benefits

• Haptic feedback based on high acceleration, force, and fast response time
• Easy integration into systems (mechanical integration examples and reference design provided)
• Out-of-the-box evaluation via pre-programmed BOS1901-Kit; adjustable sensing and waveform parameters for customization

Technical specifications

• Commercial name / model: PowerHap Starter Kit
• Ordering code: Z63000Z2910Z01Z73
• Included actuator types: PowerHap 1204H018V060; PowerHap 1313H018V120
• Driver board: BOS1901-Kit (BORÉAS)
• Included assemblies: seamless button assembly; round button assembly
• Included accessories: FPC connection cable; USB cable; quick start user guide
• Platform capabilities: pre-programmed profiles for included assemblies; adjustable sensing detection parameters and haptic feedback waveform customization
• Targeted use: rapid prototyping and mechanical integration evaluation for haptic feedback applications