MSP-EXP430G2 USB - UART connection issues
Hello All, Recently I was working with some MSP430 project on my MSP430G2 board. But suddenly the USB-UART connection started not-working. I sniffed P1.2 using a logic analyzer and it looks like...
View ArticleSimple PWM using timer
All, Can I output a PWM signal to P1.0 pin (G2231 chip) using timer A in up mode and setting CCR0 / CCR1 accordingly? In short, I was going to use the example code provided by TI (see slac163 and...
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just wanted to show off my latest clock :)
Ok... so compared to some of the projects I see on here, I feel like amateur hour at the Apollo, but.... Here goes: I love building clocks, but I have no use for time itself. So a long time ago, I...
View ArticleMSP430G2553 Information Memory - not empty?
Have started to play with the MSP430G2553 which also involves flash programming. According to the datasheet the segments A-D are the information memory. Segment A is reserved for the controllers...
View Article430 Launchpad as 3v3 serial?
In the past I've been able to use my Arduino UNO as a USB to 5V Serial device by removing the AVR from it and jumpering pins directly to the serial port on a small device. Now I have the need to do...
View ArticleUART Clock Issue / Accuracy / DCO
I am using a MSP430G2553 and communicate with it to a PC using the UART interface. The baud rate is 9600. For accuracy reasons (sic) I selected ACLK clocked by an external 32.768kHz crystal to provide...
View ArticleTrey German's sous-vide cooker
Make has a writeup on Terry's MSP430 based sous-vide cooker here: http://makezine.com/2015/01/07/a-ti-powered-sous-vide-cooker/ and here it is on the TI website:...
View ArticleUse of Timer A interrupts
All, Here is me again struggling with the timer. What I am trying to do is count to CCR0, passing through CCR1, generating interrupts when timer overflows and when it reaches CCR1 value as well....
View ArticleStoring ADC data on FatFS SD Card
Hi, I had interface MSP430F5529 launchpad with FatFS Sd card. I was trying to store value from ADC into SD card and I found that I cannot store the value on SD Card, unless I do "sprintf" or...
View ArticleEnergia , Temboo and Twyla
I have tried the example given for logging data onto a gmail account spreadsheet using Temboo and Energia for CC3200 board. In the given example string data has been appended onto the spreasheet....
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Air humidity alarm with sleep problem (high power consumption)
I decided to build an air humidity alarm so I know when to air (you can also attach a piezo buzzer, which is more recognizable in some situations). I found/use this lib. Chip: MSP430G2452 (this I had...
View ArticleStart with Energia and CC3200
Hi all, I'm interested into cc3200 launchpad and i want to ask some questions. cc3200 launchpad is already usable with Energia framework when you buy it? Do it need a special module to be able to...
View ArticleSemi production in-circuit programming
I used to work with AVR a lot and are now converting some projects to MSP430. On the AVR I used a software called AVRdude together with a simple parallel port interface. A hex file was loaded into...
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Air humidity alarm
I decided to build an air humidity alarm so I know when to air (you can also attach a piezo buzzer, which is more recognizable in some situations). I found/use this lib. Chip: MSP430G2452 (this I had...
View ArticleMsp430 pulse width modulation help....
Howdy everybody, I am trying to wrap my head around the pulse width modulation. I am going to use this for the dimming on the TI LM3414HV. So I have an input condition that is resulting in an PWM...
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will this work / burn out output pin?
I am trying to toggle a set of LEDs. I have two pins left available to use, but I would really rather not use both for this one feature if I can help it. I'd like to have a spare pin left over in case...
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High torque gearmotor for upcoming project
Spent some time prepping for a new project, and realized I haven't seen the techniques I use shown, so I figured it is as good a time as any. There are likely people that could use the information, and...
View ArticleGyro & LaunchPad w/msp430g2553
I'm looking for a library for a GY521 MPU6050 Gyro that I can code a LaunchPad with the msp430g2553 and the Energia IDE. If searched all over but found nothing. Has anyone got this gryo to work with...
View ArticleMSP430 Controller Module Overview
Does someone know if there is an overview of MSP430 controllers and their modules (e.g. ADC12, BOR, SVS, ...) available? I was surprised to find out that for example the MSPG2553 has no SVS even...
View ArticlePhone Jack Programmer
Hey guys, I've been using the Launchpad for a while, and created some projects for teaching and learning. So my intention is to promote the cheap G2 series so that people are more aware of its...
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