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Workshops for MSP430

Isaac Puckett
Intellectual 990 points

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430F2274, MSP430F5529, ENERGIA, MSP430WARE, MSP430G2553

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge on workshops on the msp430, preferably in the Chicago area. I am using the msp430f2274 for a school project and it would be convenient if I had a professional walk me through this device.

-Thanks

  • 0 in reply to BrandonAzbell
    Intellectual 990 points

    It seems this is a workshop for the MSP430F5529 LaunchPad kit. I am using the MSP430F2274 from the EZ430 RF2500 kit. I have selected this device specifically for my project. Although I am sure that they are similar, I am hoping for a face to face workshop for my device or a generice MSP430 workshop.

  • 0 in reply to Isaac Puckett
    TI__Intellectual 2765 points

    The MSP430 Workshop that we teach 'live' (i.e. face-to-face) is currently based around the 'F5529 Launchpad. As you indicated, though, all of the MSP430 devices are quite similar. The course tries to cover all of the MSP430 devices in the discussion portion of each chapter; it's only in the lab exercises that we have to be more device/board specific. (We wish we had the manpower to provide lab solutions for every board, but unfortunately, that just isn't possible.)

    One of the ways we plan to extend the course, though, is by adding an additional set of solutions to support another development board or two. For example, we plan to support for the 'FR5969 Launchpad shortly after it is released.

    The link shared by Brandon points you toward the webpage where you can signup to take a hands-on live workshop. The materials for this workshop are posted on the TI Processors Wiki page and available for anyone to download and use. You can always find the latest version of the workshop posted at the MSP430 Workshop wiki page:  http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Getting_Started_with_the_MSP430_LaunchPad_Workshop

    Regarding this workshop, most of the lab exercises in the workshop make use of the MSP430ware Driver Library (i.e. DriverLib). This is one of three different ways you can write code for the MSP430. Listing the three methods, we have: (1) Register-based Header Files; (2) MSP430ware DriverLib; and (3) Energia (i.e. Arduino). While this workshop discusses (and uses) all three methods, DriverLib is used most heavily.

    Why bring up DriverLib? Currently, the F2xx and G2xx devices do not have DriverLib support. Therefore, you need to program these devices using one of the other two methods. Luckily, an earlier version of the MSP430 Launchpad Workshop was based around the MSP430G2553 Launchpad and most of its solutions utilize the Register-based Header files. (I say "most" since this course also includes chapters for programming with both Energia and Grace.) You can find the 'G2553 based workshop materials at:  http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Getting_Started_with_the_MSP430_LaunchPad_Workshop_v220.

    Since you're working with a F2xx based device, I would recommend that you download both versions of the workshop. You will find that the new version of the workshop goes into greater depth on each topic (i.e. chapter), but the lab exercises (and solutions) found in the older course will match up very closely to the device you are using.

    Good luck with your design!

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