Problems with MSP_EXP430G2 LaunchPad

Luca Pezzolla

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: ENERGIA

Good morning, just 2 days ago I recieved an MSP launchpad directly from the TI store. I downloaded Energia, successfully installed the drivers, when I connect the board to my computer (Windows 7) the demo starts normally, but if I try to upload it doesn't work, error "No unused FET found".. Suggestions? I didn't installed the crystal but it is not needed, right? I double-checked the jumpers and everything seems to be ok, it has the same problem even if I chance MCU

over 10 years ago

0 Jens-Michael Gross over 10 years ago

Guru 227245 points

Luca Pezzolla said:
"No unused FET found"

Either the LaunchPad doesn't enumerate properly, or it is hijacked by a software that automatically grabs all devices which look as if they could be of interest. Like a gaming mouse driver, or a smartphone syncing app.

0 Luca Pezzolla over 10 years ago in reply to Jens-Michael Gross

Prodigy 20 points

Thanks a lot, I tried on another computer and it works perfectly

0 daniel camarena esqueda over 10 years ago

Prodigy 20 points

HI LUCA PEZZOLLA.

first try to uninstall energia and reinstall directly in C:/.
this worked for me.

0 Jerry Korten over 10 years ago in reply to daniel camarena esqueda

Prodigy 50 points

I have run into this problem in linux if I just use nemo or nautilus and double click on "energia" on the other hand if I open a terminal and type "sudo ./energia" and hit return, enter my password, the interface comes up and allows me to program the board.

Hope this is helpful

Jerry

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