CC3000 Wi-Fi MSP430 FRAM Getting Started Guide

Ben,

The issue would seem to be that the software can't find the FRAM board, so it is not possible to perform the download.

1) Is the FRAM board connected to the computer?

2) Did the board drivers install?

2) Does a MSP430 UART device show up in the device manager?

Regards,
Gustavo

Gustavo, 

1) Yes, it is connected to the computer.

2) Yes, I installed the driver and it is shown on the device manager.

3) In device manager, I do see the MSP430 Application UART (COM3)

I am using Windows 7 OS. 

Ben.

Ben,

Please disconnect then reconnect the USB cable and try again. If that doesn't work, one of two things might help:

1) Uninstalling the port . Right click on it in device manager and click uninstall. Don't uninstall the drivers, then disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. The port should reinstall and you can try the Download shortcut again

2) Reassigning the com port - Right click on the COM port in Device manager, click properties, then go to Port Settings -> advanced and select a new port number. Even though it might complain that it is being used, if it doesn't actually show up in device manager as used you can use it. Press ok to reassign it and then disconnect then reconnect the USB cable.

Regards,
Gustavo

Gustavo, 

I did both things you suggested, and it still did not work.

Do you have any other suggestions?

Ben.

Ben,

You might have to restart the computer.

Another option for you is to try Elptronics' programmer available for free here:

http://www.elprotronic.com/files/FET-Pro430-Lite-Setup.zip

Simply select the right MSP430 family and derivative (FR5xxx and FR5739), then select the binary file in the package and press auto program.

Regards,
Gustavo

Gustavo, 

I tried to restart computer, that did not work.

When I tried to install the Elptronics's programmer, I get an installation error.

Here is the message: 

"There is a problem with this Windows Installer package.  A program required for this install to complete could not be run.  Contact your support personnel or package vendor."

Ben.

Ben,

I've never seen such an error installing that software and it might be indicative of some issue in the computer preventing all the programmers from working.

Do you have IAR Embedded Workbench for MSP430?

It also has a download feature:   Project -> Download -> Download file

You can then try to download the binary file in the package.

Let me know how it goes,
Regards,
Gustavo

Gustavo, 

Does it have anything to do with me using Windows 7 that is causing the problem ?

I don't have IAR Embedded Workbench for MSP430 install on the computer.  

Ben.

Ben,

The problem is in the OS. We've tested our releases with both Windows XP and Windows 7, so we know they work. Something strange is occuring in your computer

The next step is to use a compiler to see if you can use them to download the software. Please download Code composer studio

http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Download_CCS

or IAR here:

http://supp.iar.com/Download/SW/?item=EW430-EVAL

Regards,
Gustavo

Gustavo, 

I just finish installing CCS.  

What are the next steps you would like me to try?

Ben.

Ben,

Open CCS with any workspace name. The go to Project-> Import Existing....

Then simply look for the folder:

C:\ti\CC3000FRAMSensorApp\CC3000_FRAM_Applications\Source

And select all projects and add them. Then compile all of them, there should be no errors. After that, press on the bug icon on the toolbar to being the debug session which will download the binary. After it finishes downloading and stops the code at the first line press the play button. You can then press stop since the code is on the board and it can run independently. You should then be able to run the Sensor Demo according to the Getting Started Guide.

Regards,
Gustavo

I get this error when I tried to run after compiling.

MSP430: Error initializing emulator: Could not find MSP-FET430UIF on specified COM port

Build logs:

**** Build of configuration Debug for project SensorApplication ****

C:\TI\ccsv5\utils\bin\gmake -k all 
'Building target: SensorApplication.out'
'Invoking: MSP430 Linker'
"C:/TI/ccsv5/tools/compiler/msp430/bin/cl430" -vmspx --abi=coffabi -O2 --opt_for_speed=0 -g --gcc --define=__CCS__ --define=__MSP430FR5739__ --diag_warning=225 --display_error_number --silicon_errata=CPU21 --silicon_errata=CPU22 --silicon_errata=CPU40 --printf_support=minimal -z -m"SensorApplication.map" --stack_size=160 --heap_size=160 --use_hw_mpy=F5 -i"C:/TI/ccsv5/ccs_base/msp430/include" -i"C:/TI/ccsv5/tools/compiler/msp430/lib" -i"C:/TI/ccsv5/tools/compiler/msp430/include" --reread_libs --warn_sections --rom_model -o "SensorApplication.out"  "./uart.obj" "./terminal.obj" "./strlib.obj" "./server.obj" "./sensors.obj" "./demo.obj" "./cc3000.obj" "./board.obj" -l"libc.a" "C:/TI/CC3000FRAMSensorApp/CC3000_FRAM_Applications/Source/CCS/CC3000 Spi/Debug/CC3000 Spi.lib" "C:/TI/CC3000FRAMSensorApp/CC3000_FRAM_Applications/Source/CCS/CC3000HostDriver/Debug/CC3000HostDriver.lib" "../lnk_msp430fr5739.cmd" 
<Linking>
'Finished building target: SensorApplication.out'
' '

**** Build Finished ****

Ben.

Gustavo,

I restarted my computer and was able to get the CCS to run.

Ben.

Gustavo, 

I was able to program using CCS but when I tried to connect using the GUI it failed to connect.  Afterward, it just stop working and accessing the USB. 

When I look at the USB, it kept saying the device is already in use.  It looks like this is stopping me from accessing the usb.  Do you know how to resolve this?

Ben,

Gustavo,

I forgot to disconnect from the CCS Debugger as it was using the COM port.  

I got the cc3000 communicating to the GUI and was able to see the planet rotating and updating the temperature and acceleration. 

I then went to test the basic WiFi application using the IAR (http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/CC3000_Basic_Wi-Fi_example_application_for_MSP430#Connecting_the_CC3000_Device_to_a_PC).  I downloaded the basic WiFi example application (swrc233a.zip) and was able to compile and go into debug mode using IAR for version 1.7.2.2.  I connected to the cc3000 using docklight (alternative to hyperterminal program).  I then went to the "Configuring the Basic Wi-Fi Example Application" using the command line to perform the first time configuration but it does not connect to the Access Point.

How can I use the command line to establish connect on the cc3000 to the AP for the Basic Wi-Fi Example application?

Ben.

Ben,

Have you gone through the process of sending the data required for the First Time Config?  Please see the following wiki:

http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php?title=CC3000_First_Time_Configuration

Please note that the Sensor Application supports using First Time Config as well:

http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/CC3000_Wi-Fi_MSP430_FRAM_Getting_Started_Guide_Using_First_Time_Config

Regards,
Gustavo

Gustavo, 

I was able to perform the first time config using my labtop to broadcast the ssid "TTTeTP-LINK_339BF20" and got a response from the cc3000 in hyperterminal with a "Simple config DONE".  After I performed this, I assume the cc3000 would connect to the Access Point and get a IP address.  However, when I look at the Client List on the AP, I don't see any connection.  I then attempted to use the "08" command for IP Configure to set a static IP address.  

Here is my command:

"08C0A801C0C0A80101":  Where "08" is the command for IP Configure. "C0A801C0=192.168.1.192", and "C0A80101=192.168.1.1".  But I get an "Illegal command" response when I use this command.  If I use "8" instead of "08" as the command, I get a response "DONE".  However, I still was not able to see the IP address in the Client LIst on the AP.

Could you let me know if I am entering the command correctly and the sequence of events for executing the command line?

Ben.

Ben,

You've done everything correctly. What is happening is that the AP's client list is a DHCP client list. Because you're using static IP, the CC3000 will not be shown.

The easiest way to confirm that the CC3000 is in the network is to ping it. Simply ping 192.168.1.192 using the windows ping utility:

ping 192.168.1.1

And it should respond.

Regards,
Gustavo

I am pinging 192.168.1.192 on my labtop and it keeps failing.  I am connected to the Access Point and is able to ping 192.168.1.1.

Is there a way to check the IP address connectivity on IAR in debug mode? such as a static variable or memory address?

Ben.

Ben,

You can use the following function:

tNetappIpconfigRetArgs ipinfo;

netapp_ipconfig(&ipinfo);

Then stop and look at the info in ipinfo. it's a struct that contains a lot of useful information, including the IP address.

Gustavo

I was looking at the ipinfo and notices that the aucIP, and aucDefaultGateway has incorrect data.  

Could you check if I am using the correct syntax for setting the IP address: "8C0A801C0C0A80101"?  Is this case sensitivity? 

Ben.

Ben,

It is inverted. The Gateway IP octets should be first, then the IP we want to use. Here you're telling it to go find a gateway at 192.168.1.192, which is unlikely.

Gustavo

Gustavo, 

Thanks for the help.  I got it working after making the change and also changing the syntax from CAPs to LOWER case for the ascii-to-char conversion.

If I want to do DHCP, how could I do this?

Ben.

Ben,

In that case the octets for the IP of the CC3000 should be 00.

Regards,
Gustavo

Ben,

FYI, the CC3000 remembers the last configuration and will use it when it connects.

Regards,
Gustavo

Gustavo, 

Yes, I noticed it that.

I am trying to set dhcp and in looking at the SimpleLink API, it wasn't clear what values I should have for aucDNSServer.  I have tested it by having aucDNSServer=192.168.1.1, and that worked.  However, if I am in a 193.167 domain, would that work?

Another question: I was looking at the DHCP client list and noticed that the client name for the cc3000 is "unknown".  Is there a way to change the name to be "Demo1234"?  

Ben.

Ben,

The DNS server is usually provided by the router. Therfore, if you're in 193.167, you just need to specify the last 2 octets to point to the router which has internet connection.
This is only needed for DNS, i.e. translating "www.ti.com" to whatever actual IP it points to.

As for the "Unknown", I believe that the router is obtaining this name from some service discovery protocol that windows runs. The Host MCU isn't running it so that it doesn't appear. In any case, it has no bearing on any functionality.

Regards,
Gustavo

Gustavo, 

Thanks for the clearing up that up.

As for the "Unknown", it is part of the DHCP broadcasting options that include the hostname of the wireless device.  I was wondering if cc3000 include or exposes the DHCP broadcasting options.  This would make it easier to manage the cc3000 using the hostname on the AP instead of looking at MAC address to identify the device.  This is especially so, when there are lots of devices connected to the network and the MAC address is only differ by 1 value.

Ben.