Connect MTB via USB and Bluetooth
The Microchip Touch Bridge demonstration board can be connected to a computer via USB or Bluetooth.
Reference Materials
Microchip Touch Bridge: Connect via USB
Change the jumper as shown to configure the board for USB connectivity:
| Switch Mode | SW4 | SW3 | SW2 | SW1 | Mode of Operation | Bluetooth | USB COM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | OFF | OFF | ON | ON | UART Bypass- 115200 | N | Y |
Microchip Touch Bridge: Connect via Bluetooth
Use the following jumper settings and setup process to connect via Bluetooth:
| Switch Mode | SW4 | SW3 | SW2 | SW1 | Mode of Operation | Bluetooth | USB COM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | OFF | ON | ON | ON | UART Bypass- 115200 | Y | N |
Open Windows 10 settings with the Windows + I keyboard shortcut, or in the Windows search enter "settings" and the Settings window will open.
In the Windows 10 Settings window, search for “Bluetooth” then click on Bluetooth and other devices settings.
In the Bluetooth & other devices window, click on Add Bluetooth or other device.
In the Add a device window, click Bluetooth.
TCH-BRIDGE-XXXX will appear. Click on it to add the device.
In Windows Device Manager, under Ports (COM & LPT), you will see the Standard Serial over Bluetooth link (COMxxx). Choose this COMxxx when connecting in the MPLAB Data Visualizer.
For more details please visit the Microchip Touch Bridge webpage.