Newbie - need help in choosing LaunchPad model
Hi, I want to do a small project, and find it difficult to choose the right version of LaunchPad. I hope I can get some help here. I'm looking for the cheapest LaunchPad which can be used for my...
View ArticleHow to create text style
Hi everyone, I read on a header file a see the text as below, * __ * /\ \ * __ _ \_\ \ __ ___ * /\ \/'\ /'_' \ /'__'\ /'___\ *...
View ArticleSPI with DMA for MSP432
Hi, I'm a bit new to this... I'm wanting to improve the performance of the SPI, I understand that using DMA is the best solution. Are their any example of SPI with DMA? Currently without DMA, I have...
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OpenDAC HD: an open hardware HD audio DAC
I recently got a renewed interest in HD audio and decided to work with my best friend on an open source HD DAC. I selected MSP430 since it's easy to work with using Energia and an Arduino is overkill...
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Importing booster pack templates into KiCad
Hey, I'm in the process of building a booster pack for a project I'm working on at our local hackspace. I've downloaded the templates from TI, and tried to import them into KiCad, but I get a message...
View ArticleNew guy...
Hello, so im new to all this programming/development platform stuff. I literally know nothing about it but want to get started. My background is in programming basics(super super basic) in a couple...
View ArticleMSP430-based Controller, CPC430
Hi, This is a new project based on MSP430F5437A. Please look at the description of the web page: http://scitec.hubpages.com/hub/C-Programmable-Logic-Controller-CPC430
View Article1602 LCD connected via I2C to MSP432 fails to show every character
Hello, I'm writing a program for interfacing a 1602 LCD to MSP42 with the use of I2C protocol. I'm not writing my own routines, so I decided to go with DriverLib ones. LCD successfully initializes...
View ArticleMSP430-GCC 3_05_00_00
This was posted on the mspgcc-users mailing list. FYI. Hello GCC-enthusiasts, We are pleased to announce a new stand-alone & open source release (v3.5.0.0) of MSP430 GCC available for download...
View ArticleHalloween projects, anyone?
Does anyone have interesting projects coming up for Halloween this year?
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Simple GLCD support.
I have mostly worked with Arduino-compatible boards so far and would like to replace a project run by an arduino with my launchpad (LM4F120XL) to leverage its higher speed and memory. Part of the...
View ArticleLinkers, GCC, and Code Size Limits
I tried my best Google here and at e2e with no luck. Perhaps my Google skills are weak, though. So I know the code size limit of the free license for CCS is 16k. But I don't understand how it...
View ArticleMSP430 clock calibration vs ADC - overlooked problem?
I was trying to make an accurate measurement of the internal temperature sensor (MSP430G2553). For this the ADC calibration values are stored in the Info Memory, also called TLV. To pick the right...
View ArticleMSP-EXP430F5529LP CCS6.1.1 linux "surprise" :D
I installed under linux (Gentoo AMD64) CCS6.1.1 Ran the script to install the drivers (install_drivers.sh) Started CCS6.1.1 Toke a quick example program, did a build and then ran debug It wanted to...
View ArticleCC430F5133 programming
I have planned to use cc430f5133 for my project.Please tell me the cheapest programmer available in india for programming this IC.
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POC SensorHub BoosterPack - Launchpad
For a POC I’m envisioning I have the following question. I want to use the Sensor Hub BoosterPack MKI together with the CC110L RF BoosterPack: what launchpad option(s) do I have that supports these 2...
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rs232 to i2c
Hi, from much time i need that, connoect a msp430g2553 to a serial converter or in my case to a friendly arm serial port, ttl level and simply comunicate with a i2c bus. I have also perl library and...
View ArticleEducation Booster Pack MK II Sceen Dead
Howdy All!, I just un-boxed a Education PB MK II, the back light jumper works fine, all the serial examples compile fine on my Tiva-C 123GXL, I'm seeing the debug messages at 9600 baud OK. The screen...
View Articleanalog.io 2015 Hackaday Prize Update
So I didn't make it to the next round, but thanks to everyone here on 43oh for the awesome support and help along the way! I posted my update here with some thoughts:...
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Load Cell and INA125P Instrumentation Amplifier
Some time back I ordered an INA125P Instrumentation Amplifier in order to fool around with a cheap, broken "postal" scale that I had. It arrived and I promptly put it away and forgot it about it. So...
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