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i2c problem. Extra byte and NACK
Hey MSPGuys! Im working with MSP430G2553 in my own board. In ports P1.6 and P1.7 i have i2c to connect with m24lr and TMP102 ( Temperature sensor) . I`m finishing to code the TMP102 and i detect...
View ArticleWhat's more precise: UART via crystal or DCO?
I'd like UART to be as reliable as possible. Since baud rate 9600 is semi-standart I'd prefer to stick with that value. Which option has more precise timing? 1) LFXT1CLK (32k crystal) -> ACLK ->...
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Dual Stepper Motor Driver Boosterpack featuring ULN2003 and CSD17571Q2
New from TI. In preview mode: Dual Stepper Motor Driver Boosterpack featuring ULN2003 and CSD17571Q2 NexFET™ - BOOSTXL-ULN2003 The BOOSTXL-ULN2003 is 2A stepper motor driver kit which features TI's...
View ArticleMSP-EXP432P401R Pre-Production (black PCB) LaunchPad to be Phased Out
For those who may not have seen it, the black LaunchPads with Rev B pre-release MCU are being phased out. New red LaunchPads with a revision C production device are replacing it. The announcement in...
View ArticleProblem with ccs 6 and Olimex MSP430-JTAG-ISO-MK2
I have been using the Olimex MSP430-JTAG-ISO-MK2 successfully with gcc in eclipse for some time. Have recently installed CCSv6 but cannot get the Olimex JTAG to work. Comes up with the error "MSP430:...
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Can't order samples from TI eStore
I'm trying to order some samples from TI today but I am stumped by some errors. This is what I see: Does anyone have any ideas how to figure this out?
View ArticleMSP430 Project on the Ben Heck Show
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View ArticleMSPware vs register access with header files
I prefer using header files for register manipulation as MSPware has such long driver descriptions. What do you think about that? What do you prefer and why?
View ArticleInput expander booster pack?
My Google-fu has let me down. Or perhaps there isn't such a thing. I was hoping to find a booster back to increase the # of I/O lines on the EXP430FR5994 Launchpad. I'm going to attempt to connect 2...
View ArticleIs there a "breakout board" for MSP340?
The MSP-EXP430G2 is pretty cheap, but building the whole launchpad into a final implementation is overkill in some cases. Has anyone ever seen a "breakout board" that would provide a layout for the...
View ArticleAnalog comparator
Hi I wonder if there's an analog comparator built into the MSP430. That is, could an analog comparator be be set up to trigger an interrupt when the voltage on the one pin exceeds the voltage on...
View ArticleLIS2DH12 connected to MSP430FR5739
I have LIS2DH12 connected to MSP430FR5739 through SPI , I couldn't find any code example on how can I read data from it , is there are any useful resource for this ? This is my first time working with...
View Article3 MSP430FR5969 not working
Hi all very confused with the MSP430FR5969 launchpads: was flashing the boards for around 10-20 times and it stops working suddenly 1 board : says unrecognized by the computer 2 boards: no led...
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I2C Tutorial Suggestions for the '430s
I've got the beginnings of an I2C comms routine between a pair of MSP430 devices: F5529 as master and an F2013 as slave. Ultimate design goal: The slave is to both receive parameter settings from the...
View ArticleIt's Halloween Again
It's Halloween again... Is anyone else going to do a project? Since the airplane from last year was a hit I have received new requests. I've been asked to update the airplane with more lights,...
View ArticleFuel Tank MKII Battery BoosterPack Plug-In Module
TI has updated the Battery BoosterPack, price is $24.99 USD from TI: 3.7V 12000mAh lithium polymer battery On- board lithium polymer charger On- board gas gauge USB charging with indicator LED Battery...
View ArticleLow-power water level alarm
Hi I'm planning to build a low-power water level alarm which can last for at least 4 months on continuous usage. I've found a schematic using the 555 timer but it'd use some 30mW. I wonder if it'd be...
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MSP430G2553 low power or send to sleep
Hi to all, I am new with low power modes and therefor I want to use this forum for an initial project. It will be a kids toy. Just a MSP430G2553, two AA-batteries, one LED and a pushbutton. If you...
View ArticleBasic Question in using MSP430
Hi’ I’m hoping that someone can help me with what I think is a simple problem, or at least suggests a Yes/No answer. I have little knowledge of electronics but want to build a wooden gear clock (don’t...
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I2C: repeated start condition on MSP430f5529LP
Hello everybody, I'm trying to read some registers of the TPS65982 EVM with a MSP430f5529LP. I found out thanks to google that the Wire Library doesn't support a repeated start condition. By the way...
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