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Where are the eZ430-Chronos Firmware Sources?

old_cow_yellow
Guru 58965 points
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: CC-DEBUGGER, SIMPLICITI, CC430F6137

According to eZ430-Chronos Development Tool User's Guide (SLAU292) page 34:

(quote)

3.6.2 eZ430-Chronos Firmware Sources
To restore or modify the original watch projects, the source code must be installed. This happens during the installation of the demo software package (SLAC341), which contains two different sets of examples. Code Composer Studio v4 or the IAR Workbench can be used, regardless if code limited or not.

(unquote)

But SLAC341 contains no such firmware sources. Where are the eZ430-Chronos Firmware Sources?

 

  • 0
    TI__Guru 64500 points

    I would assume the SLAC341.zip file found on the eZ430-Chronos Product Folder in the Support Software section is what you are looking for.

    Doesn't the Software Projects directory contain these sources?

  • 0
    TI__Expert 4420 points

    old_cow_yellow said:
    But SLAC341 contains no such firmware sources. Where are the eZ430-Chronos Firmware Sources?

    OCY - SLAC341 contains chronos-setup.exe which copies several things to your pc including the source code to the projects.  give it a try.  they're in there.

    by default, the software is copied to C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\eZ430-Chronos\Software Project

  • 0 in reply to adrian
    Guru 58965 points

    Thank you, Brandon and Adrian!

    Yes, there are lots of things pack in there.

    --OCY

  • 0 in reply to old_cow_yellow
    Intellectual 520 points

    Is the firmware for the access point in the zip file?

    I was able to find the source code for the Data Logger and Sports Watch projects (even for all frequencies the Chronos is offered in), but I am unable to find the firmware for the access point that plugs into the computer.

    Thanks.

  • 0 in reply to kpbr
    TI__Expert 4420 points

    kpbr said:

    Is the firmware for the access point in the zip file?

    I was able to find the source code for the Data Logger and Sports Watch projects (even for all frequencies the Chronos is offered in), but I am unable to find the firmware for the access point that plugs into the computer.

    hi kpbr -  the RF access point is isn't easily reprogrammable since it wasn't designed to be modified.  most people won't need the source code, but i'll see we can release the firmware anyway.  stay tuned....

  • 0 in reply to adrian
    Intellectual 520 points

    Thank you.

    In short, I've got an application developed for the ez430-RF2500. The Chronos will be a great way for me to make that application portable. The problem I'm trying to solve is that the Chronos watch will essentially be my new Access Point.  Right now, I have a sensor which is read by an ez430-RF2500 End Device, which then sends the raw ADC values to the Access Point (connected to my computer). The Access Point then makes some calculations and sends data through the UART to the computer. I need to be able to send data to the Chronos and display data, and I'm hoping the Chronos Access Point firmware will serve as a good example of how to do this.

  • 0 in reply to adrian
    Prodigy 40 points

    Hi

    if possible, I am also glad to get the access point source code of Chronos.

  • 0 in reply to kelvin Xu
    TI__Expert 4420 points

    fyi.... we plan to do a chronos release with a bunch of new content at the end of the month.   only a few more weeks.

  • 0 in reply to adrian
    Prodigy 20 points

    Do you have some recent update please?

  • 0 in reply to Pavel Krejci
    TI__Genius 17802 points

    Pavel,

    there has been a delay as we are still going through the final testing with the newly updated software. After that, we should be able to release the update shortly. Please stay tuned and thanks for being patient!

     

    Regards,

    Dung

  • 0 in reply to Dung Dang
    Prodigy 20 points

    Hello Dung, any news?

    Basically I do not need sources of AP. It would be enough for me to have compiled firmwares for both EU/US versions. I assume that AP can be reprogrammed using small golden round pads. Is that right?

    Can you please publish at least compiled firmware?

  • 0 in reply to Pavel Krejci
    TI__Intellectual 2000 points

    Hello Pavel,

    We should be releasing a package next week. It will also contain .hex Files for the Access Point besides the source projects. You can re-program the dongle using the "CC-Debugger" interface, you need to connect it to the golden test points on the bottom of the access point PCB (you need to solder on 5 cables). The "Smart RF Flash Programmer" software will allow you to donwload the .hex files conviniently.

    The connection of the access point to the CC-Debugger will be explained in the new Chronos User's Guide (SLAU292), which is part of the release.

    Regards,

    Markus

  • 0 in reply to adrian
    Prodigy 210 points

    Any updates on the "new content"? 

    Cheers,

    Greg

  • 0 in reply to sideways_the_dog
    TI__Genius 17802 points

    Greg,

    the updated material will be available on the web early next week. I'll update this thread once the update is online.

     

    Regards,

     

    Dung

  • 0 in reply to Dung Dang
    Prodigy 210 points

    Could you at least give a quick preview of what the content will include, so I can tell if it's worth waiting to start development without reinventing too many wheels?

    Thanks,

    Greg

  • 0 in reply to sideways_the_dog
    TI__Intellectual 2000 points

    Greg,

    We're about to relase the new software package. Sorry that it took so long.

    In a nutshell, the changes are:

    • Linux support of Chronos Control Center / Data Logger PC software
    • Upgraded to SimpliciTI 1.1.1
    • Full sources are available now for the watch, the CC1111 access point and the GUI (the only exception is the Blue Robin protocol)
    • Misc. fixes on the watch SW such as improved Key Lock, it's easier to set altitude now (if you keep the button pushed, the value will change faster)
    • The GUI allows to store Key configurations now (i.e. you can pre-define settings for PPT, iTunes,...)
    • New Wireless Update feature. This allows to update the software on the watch over the air. You can simply swop the Data Logger/Sports Watch software examples (or your own ones, as long as allow to invoke the Wireless Update mechnism again) over the air, i.e. no need to open the watch. This requires an inicial update of the watch, the PC software and the RF access point (you need the CC Debugger for that purpose).

    Hope this answers your question! The release should be a matter of a few days.

    Regards,
    Markus 

  • 0 in reply to Markus
    TI__Genius 17802 points

    The new package has been released to the web today. Please download the content at  the Chronos product page on ti.com and the Chronos Wiki

    Regards,

    Dung

  • 0 in reply to Dung Dang
    Intellectual 845 points

    Hi,

     

    Where can I get the source code for the bootloader of the Chronos watch? I currently have a CC430F6137 based project and I would like to modify, customize and reuse the bootloder for wireless update.

     

    Regards,

    DRB

  • 0 in reply to dirt road84483
    Expert 1890 points

    Hi,

    you find the bootloader project in the eZ430-Chronos\Software Projects\Chronos Watch\IAR\Wireless Update folder for IAR, there is no CCS project.

  • 0 in reply to mark sonnentag
    Prodigy 20 points

    Hi,


    simple but important question:

    Can the eZ430 Chronos Access Point (AP) be debugged? So i want to connect the AP to the eZ430 Debugging Interface, the Debugging Interface to PC via USB and in parallel i want to connect the AP to PC via USB.


    Does that crash my PC or are these two usb-connections possible (e.g. concerning VCC)?

    Thank you in advance!

    Best regards...

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