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Need help with USB-driver installation for launchpad

b beier
Prodigy 50 points
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430F135, MSP-EXP430FR5969, MSP430FR5969, MSP430G2553

Hello,


I worked with several controllers before, now I want to start a project with TI - MSP430F135.

Somebody told me, that almost each launchpad can be used as programmer.

So I got a launchpad MSP-EXP430FR5969.

I downloaded the latest CC, installed it into a VM under XP SP3. I can create simple projects with CC and can compile them.

But when I connect the launchpad via USB to the VM, driver installation tool pop up, but installation ends with a message that some parts of the INF-file are not valid.

I downloaded several other similar driver packages for USB_FET or USB-EZ, all with similar result.

Any ideas that can help?

  • 0
    TI__Expert 4215 points
    Hi,

    Just to verify, did you setup CCS properly to install the MSP430 packages?

    Sincerely,
    Sean
  • 0 in reply to Sean Huang15
    Prodigy 50 points
    Where can I check CCS ?
  • 0
    Prodigy 50 points

    I think I have make my questions more concrete:

    - Does actual CCS contain all drivers necessary to connect to launchpads, especially my MSP-EXP430FR5969?
        Or do I have to install special drivers?

    - are there any problems known with XP / SP3 and drivers?

    - are there any problems known with drivers and VM / VB?

  • 0 in reply to b beier
    TI__Expert 4215 points

    Hi,

    The link will give you the latest version of CCS processors.wiki.ti.com/.../Download_CCS

    During installation of CCS, please make sure to install the packages for MSP430 devices, as this will enable launchpads to be connected and programmed through CCS. XP/SP3 is supported, however, I'm not sure about driver installation under a VM environment; but it shouldn't be a problem.

    You should also reference the MSP430FR5969 Launchpad development kit guide at the following link. 

    http://www.ti.com/lit/ug/slau535b/slau535b.pdf

  • 0
    Prodigy 50 points
    Hello,
    I tried some other configuration.
    First I installed CCS without VM.
    When I connectd my MSP-EXP430FR5969, CCS told me that an firmware update was necessary and send some files to the MSP-EXP430FR5969. Unfortunately the update was unsuccesully and CCS tried to recover the firmware (with success).
    Since then, the Launchpad refuses to work with CCS.

    In the meantime I got another launchpad, an MSP-EXP430G2, populated with an MSP430G2553.
    I connected the launchpad, and I was able to download and to debug a small sample program with out problems.
    So I tried again the CCS I installed in a VM before, it connected also without problems, but runs very slowly.
    The MSP-EXP430G2 connects al "Texas Instrumens MSP-FET430UIF" and works proprly, while the MSP-EXP430FR5969 connects as "MSP TOOLS DRIVER" and doesnt run.
  • 0 in reply to b beier
    TI__Expert 4215 points

    Hi,

    It sounds like the FR5969 launchpad may have been bricked after the firmware update, you can refer to this thread to reset the device. As for the additional delay, I suppose it's because of the VM, is the use of a VM required for your project? 

    e2e.ti.com/.../337379

  • 0 in reply to Sean Huang15
    Prodigy 50 points
    Hello, thank you for your response.

    fortunately I got my new launchpad MSP-EXP430G2, so I'm not limited to my bricked one.
    Unfortunately I found, that the MSP-EXP430G2 has only spy-by-wire, but no JTAG. So I assume, that I cannot use the
    MSP-EXP430G2 to connect to my final target MWP430F135, as I found that this controller requires JTAG or BSL,
    but not Spy-by-wire?

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