How to download binary to the MSP-EXP432P401R LaunchPad

Hello Yann,

MSP432 devices are supported in the latest release of MSP430-FLASHER (1.03.10), can you please post a screenshot of the triggers used and the errors that resulted? You can also try using FET-Pro430.

Regards,
Ryan

Hello Ryan,

Hum here is the issue:
1) I'm not sure to understand what trigger means?
2) According the example, firmware is a text file. What I want to download is a binary file generated by the GCC-ARM tool chain. Perhaps I miised a kind of code converter?

I'll send you the screen shot asap,

Best regards,

Yann

Hi Yann,

1) MSP430-FLASHER accepts input triggers like the aforementioned "-n MSP432P401R", a list of accepted values and several examples are provided in the User's Guide.
2) MSP430-FLASHER and FET-Pro430 accept binary images in TI TXT format, generating such files is explained by the following Wikis:
processors.wiki.ti.com/.../Hex_Utility_in_CCS
processors.wiki.ti.com/.../Generating_and_Loading_MSP430_Binary_Files

Regards,
Ryan

Hello Ryan,

Here is what I got:

./MSP430Flasher -n MSP432P401R -i USB

* -----/|-------------------------------------------------------------------- *

*     / |__                                                                   *

*    /_   /   MSP Flasher v1.3.10                                             *

*      | /                                                                    *

* -----|/-------------------------------------------------------------------- *

*

* Evaluating triggers...done

* Checking for available FET debuggers: 

* Couldn't find any connected USB FETs!

* Powering down...done

* Disconnecting from device...done

* 

* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

* Driver      : closed (MSP DebugStack not initialized)

* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

*/

Thanks for your help,

BR, Yann

Hello Yann,

Since you are using the default trigger argument for -i (USB) you don't need to actually put this in your command set. However since the tool cannot find any USB FETs you will need to confirm that your XDS110-ET FET tool is properly enumerating on the PC. Have you been able to communicate with the MSP-EXP432P401R with any other programs on the PC, such as CCS or FET-Pro430? The XDS110-ET might require a firmware upgrade or driver installation.

Regards,
Ryan

Hello Ryan,

My apologies for the delay, I was travelling for business.

Currently, I can manage my MSP432 using CCS/MAC, just using the USB cable. Now I would like to use CMAKE/Command line to program the MSP432, also just using the USB cable. According the documentation I found, MSPFlasher or XSD110 required JTAG.

So, I'm looking for the right tool.

Thanks a lot for your help,

Yann