Setting up the step configuration on the BMA456.

[GPC]

Can I get details on the step configuration on the BMA456?  I have reviewed the datasheet but it recommends consulting with a Bosch field application engineer.  I would like to configure the accelerometer for wrist use on a child.

[Minhwan]

Hello GPC, 

What do you want to know about step configuration in detail? 

Basically, you can test it with our example in github. 

https://github.com/BoschSensortec/BMA456-Sensor-API/tree/master/examples/bma456/generic

And, our default for step counter algorithm is for wrist. 

Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Thanks, 

[BSTRobin]

Hello GPC,

Could we know which step configuration you would like to adjust?

[GPC]

I am looking to adjust the customized step counter sensitivity configuration (page 34 of the BST-BMA456-DS000-01-1221276) since the step count appears to be higher than expected.

[BSTRobin · Accepted solution]

Hello GPC,

You could modify the following step counter parameters, and test it again.

parameter_5: can be changed between: 4~10.

10 most robust;

4 most sensitive but quite easy for fake detection.

Parameter_13:

1: less fake detection, and more robust;

0: more fake detection, and more sensitive.