I am using Code Composer Essentials Core Edition Version: CCE v3.1 Build: 3.2.3.6.4 on a laptop with windows 7. I can compile the program fine but when I go to debug it, an error pops up saying "Error initializing emulator: Could not initialize device interface". I had a similar problem with IAR in the past but solved it by copying msp430.dll from IAR kickstart v 5.0 to v 5.4 and overwriting the new msp430.dll. That made IAR able to interface with the USB dongle fine and I was able to download the programs without problems. The problem is that I yesterday got the ez430-rf2500-seh, which only seems to use Code Composers.
Is there anything I can do to make Code Composers able to interface with the USB and download programs? Any new version of a driver I need to download?
Thanks for any help.
its happening because you have old version of CCS, I resolved my problem with instaling newer release.
I installed the latest IDE (v4.2.0) and I'm running Win7 ultimate X64. I too get the error:
Error initializing emulator:Could not initialize device interface
How do I check the devices and see if the launchpad is connected anyway?
arjan wiegel I installed the latest IDE (v4.2.0) and I'm running Win7 ultimate X64. I too get the error: Error initializing emulator:Could not initialize device interface How do I check the devices and see if the launchpad is connected anyway?
Get another msp430.dll from IAR Kickstart and copy it to CCE installation directory (C:\Program Files (x86)\Texas Instruments\ccsv4\DebugServer\drivers)
I have the same problem with Windows 7:
I got to device manager and see the USB FET on COM1. I copied the msp430.dll from IAR 6.0 into CCE but got the same error
I also upgrade CCE to Version: 4.2.4.00032
Can a TI employee address this issue for WIndows 7 we seem to all be having and post the solution or msp430.dll as required?
It works fine on Windows XP.
Hi,
I have the same problem. It works on XP 32 bits (old computer) but not on Windows 7 64bits (laptop). I updated CCS4 to the most current version available and it still doesn't work.
Any real solution for this problem?
All,
Please don't copy dlls from different IDE version - this will most likely lead to issues.
Could you check whether your interface shows up in the device manager? Our grey USB debugger (MSP-FET430UIF) shows up under "Ports (COM & LPT)" --> MSP-FET430UIF - VCP (COMxx). If this is not the case then the driver wasn't installed properly. eZ430 emulators and LaunchPads are HID based and will be listed as an HID device in the corresponding section.
Have you installed CCS 4.2.4.00033 using the installer or did you ran the patch update?
Regards,
Markus
This is a fresh installation from the most recent version available. I can see the MSP-FET430UIF-VCP (COM 5) in the device manager.
Tomorrow, I will uninstall everything and start back from scratch just to make sure i have everything up to date.
I removed everything I could see from Texas Instruments in the Control Panel - Programs and Features.
I rebooted my computer and then downloaded the most recent code composer for MSP430 and installed it. The driver for Win 7, 64bits is also installed.
When I connect the MSP-FETU430IF, it shows in the Device manager as MSP-FET430UIF - VCP (COM5).
When I try to debug, I'm still getting the message: "Error initializing emulator: Could not initialize device interface".
It seems to see the MSP-FET430 but it stops when it tries to communicate with the microcontroller.
Any other suggestions?
I just turned off my computer and then turned it on. After reboot, I plugged back everything and started CCS 4. Now everything seems to work fine.
Well, I guess I posted too soon. I was able to run the code with the debugger on my PCB but soon I started to get some access errors in the console and then it wouldn't work. I tried to reload and it locked up.
I had to stop it with Window task manager, reboot, delete the .lock file and then tried again. Then, my original problem is back. I tried 3 or 4 times and it still doesn't work.
I'm suspecting the driver because with the same installation (except for the driver) it works fine on another computer with XP 32bits. I'm running Win 7, 64bits.
Any special installation procedure I should watch for when installing the driver?
Hello,
I also have the same problem, I get the error:
"Error initializing emulator: Could not initialize device interface"
I have Windows Home Premium 64bits and CCS Version: 4.2.4.00033
I am currently developing code for tms320f28069 and I would like to test the LaunchPad boards I have.
Can anyone from TI explain why does it seem to be an error on the setups from several people?
I would prefer not to install everything again since, I am working with the tms320 and don't want to mess that setup...
Any response will be welcome.
Best regards,
Filipe Teixeira
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I have the same problem. Could you send me you msp430.dll please?. my email: nhatnguyena11@gmail.com
Please note that this thread is very old and relates to different CCS versions and even different microcontroller platforms.
Also, please do not copy any DLLs from one to another IDE version, this is likely to cause issues. I strongly recommend using the latest version of CCS (CCSv5.1.1 + the MSP430 update 5.1.4.2, which you get when you seach for updates in CCS).
Please also visit www.ti.com/mspds for known limiations and in case of questions. Please let me know in case you should still experience any issues.
Regards,Markus
I did what you sad, downloaded the latest version and after that did the uptade.
It worked fine.
But in the day after that it started to shows up the same message (could not find the driver emulator in the specific COM port).
What I know now is that CCS v5 is able to work, but for sure it needs some configuration on it after the instalation.
May be some procedure on the Device Manager of Win 7 or some procedure on the LaunchPad. Some extra explanation is
missing....