How do you use the LaunchPad MSP430?
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How do you use the LaunchPad MSP430?
Rub your fingertip on your pants to warm it up. And place it on the top of the MSP430 device on the LaunchPad board. After a few seconds, the red LED should start to light, indicating a temperature rise. Once the red LED is solidly lit, remove your finger, and press the button again.
How do I get started with MSP430?
Getting Started with MSP430 using Code Composer Studio-Blinking an LED
- MSP-EXP430G2 Development Board:
- Programming Software (IDE) for MSP430 LaunchPad:
- Energia IDE vs. Code Composer Studio:
- Downloading and Launching the Code Composer Studio:
- Creating first Project in Code Composer Studio: Blink an LED:
What is the architecture of MSP430?
Architecture. The MSP430 microcontroller is based on a von-Neumann architecture. The MSP430 von-Neumann architecture has one address space shared with special function registers (SFRs), peripheral control registers, RAM, and Flash/ROM memory.
How do I upload a program to MSP430?
MSP430 USB Drivers
- Using your favorite web browser go to http://www.ti.com/tool/msp-exp430g2.
- Click the “Get Software” button.
- Unzip the file.
- Right click on the 430CDC “Setup Information” file and click “Install” in the context menu.
What is the purpose of watchdog timer?
A watchdog timer (WDT) is a timer that monitors microcontroller (MCU) programs to see if they are out of control or have stopped operating. It acts as a “watchdog” watching over MCU operation. A microcontroller (MCU) is a compact processor for controlling electronic devices.
How do you code a launchpad?
Hosting your project’s code on Launchpad
- tell the world your project uses Launchpad to host its source code.
- push your first Bazaar branch up to Launchpad.
- set that branch as your project’s development focus — i.e. trunk.
- hand the branch over to a team, so several people can commit code to it.
