Installing the Acconeer Python Exploration Tool
Acconeer has developed a GUI called the Exploration Tool to test the XM125 and fine-tune its settings for your project needs. The tool supports Windows and Linux and requires Python version 3.8 or later. The Acconeer's Exploration Tool is located in the GitHub repository below.
For more information about the Exploration Tool with the XM125 module, we recommend checking out Acconeer's documentation. You will find information about installing the python tool for your OS, configuring the XM125 module, and reference applications for the A121. In this tutorial, we will briefly go over how to get started with the Exploration Tool.
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The SparkFun Pulsed Coherent Radar Sensor - Acconeer XM125 uses the CH340 USB-to-serial converter as opposed to the CP210x that is linked in Acconeer's tutorials. You may need to install drivers for the USB-to-serial converter. Check out our section on "How to Install CH340 Drivers" for help with the installation.
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The Acconeer Exploration Tool may run slower than expected when using the SparkFun Pulsed Coherent Radar Sensor - Acconeer XM125 with the software.