MSP-FET: Firmware currently 0... unable to update

Nicolas Milliken

Prodigy 10 points

Part Number: MSP-FET
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430-SDK, UNIFLASH,

Current firmware version in MSP-FET430UIF:
0...

7 months ago

0 Diego Abad Sajamin 7 months ago

TI__Mastermind 25502 points

Hi Nicola,
Can you share how are you updating the firmware?

Best Regards,

Diego Abad

0 Nicolas Milliken 7 months ago

Prodigy 10 points

I was using a program I purchased call FET-Pro430 Elprotronic. It said the firmware was out of date so I tried to update and it failed. Now the device is not responsive.

I would be happy to try a different method but I am struggling to find clear documentation of this.

0 Nicolas Milliken 7 months ago in reply to Nicolas Milliken

Prodigy 10 points

0 Diego Abad Sajamin 7 months ago in reply to Nicolas Milliken

TI__Mastermind 25502 points

Hi Nicolas,

I would recommend installing the MSP430-SDK. This SDK should have the firmware you need for the MSPFET.

Best Regards,

Diego Abad

0 Nicolas Milliken 7 months ago in reply to Diego Abad Sajamin

Prodigy 10 points

Is it possible for you to provide more detailed instructions to complete this? I have downloaded and installed MSP430-SDK

0 Nicolas Milliken 7 months ago in reply to Nicolas Milliken

Prodigy 10 points

I am trying in the program UniFlash and this is the error I am getting:

2/10/2025, 2:06:24 PM] [ERROR] MSP430: Error initializing emulator: One of the connected MSP-FETs / eZ-FETs debuggers needs recovery. Select 'Recover' to start the recovery process. Note: Only one MSP-FET / eZ-FET debugger can be connected to your system during recovery.

[12/10/2025, 2:06:43 PM] [ERROR] MSP430: Error: MSP-FET / eZ-FET recovery failed

0 Diego Abad Sajamin 7 months ago in reply to Nicolas Milliken

TI__Mastermind 25502 points

Hi Nicolas,
Can you uninstall and install the drivers inside the MSP-FET? It should be under the device manager options.

Best Regards,

Diego Abad

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