MSP-FET Programming Issue

John Deaton

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP-FET, MSP430G2432

Hi All,

I have been using my MSP-FET to program a MSP430G2432IPW20R over the past few weeks without any problem. A little while ago, I got a message that the MSP-FET needs a firmware update.

When I click update, it seems like the update is working fine, but then it fails and says "MSP430: Error: MSP-FET / eZ-FET legacy module update failed".

Any ideas on how to fix the issue?

Thanks

over 8 years ago

0 John Deaton over 8 years ago

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After trying a few more times, it is saying "Error: Hardware State is unknown"

0 John Deaton over 8 years ago in reply to John Deaton

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Hi All,

I found a thread that suggested uninstalling and manually installing the device driver (e2e.ti.com/.../1533986. Now, it no longer asks to update the device, but it still will not work. The error says "Error connecting to the target: Unknown device". It also suggested trying it on another computer. No luck there either.

John

0 Ryan Brown1 over 8 years ago in reply to John Deaton

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Hi John,

Have you tried a different MSP430G2432 device? Are you using a TI EVM or custom board? "Unknown device" implies that communication with the FET is fine but there is an issue with the target hardware connection.

Regards,
Ryan

0 John Deaton over 8 years ago in reply to Ryan Brown1

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Hi Ryan,

Thank you for your reply. I actually just got back up and going. The link that I posted before fixed the firmware update issue (https://e2e.ti.com/support/microcontrollers/msp430/f/166/p/427627/1533986#1533986)After I got fixed, I noticed that a connection to the FET had been moved. Once I put it back in the proper place, it is working again.

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