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CCS/msp430g2233: First time use, need help

Jesse Smith13
Prodigy 100 points
Part Number: MSP430G2233
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TRS232, , MSP430FR2533, MSP430FR2100

Tool/software: Code Composer Studio

I haven't done any coding since my college classes five years ago.  Im using a MSP430G2233  as a micro controller for 10 input buttons on a monitor.  The micro controller send UART commands to a TRS232 driver.  I dont even know where to begin on coding to make this work.  I have a planned flow chart of how I wan the buttons to function, but I dont think it will upload here as its a PDF.  Any help to get me started, or at lest pointed in the right direction would be appreciated.

Jesse Smith

Systems Engineer II, Design

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    TI__Mastermind 49692 points

    Hello Jesse,

    If you'll be using buttons in your application, I would strongly recommend looking at our MSP430 devices that support our new CapTIvate touch technology such as the MSP430FR2533. This device also features 2 UART modules for the communication interface.

    MSP430™ MCUs with CapTIvate touch technology make it easier to add capacitive touch capabilities to building, industrial and personal applications all at the world’s lowest power. CapTIvate technology delivers the industry’s most noise immune, IEC61000-4-6 certified capacitive sensing MCU-based solutions. With flexibility to support capacitive buttons, sliders, wheels, and proximity sensors as well as operation through thick glass, plastic and metal overlays, and in moist, dirty or greasy conditions, MCUs with CapTIvate touch technology deliver sleek HMI options for any application.

    It is easy to get your capacitive touch MCU-based design started with TI CapTIvate technology. With device options, a development kit, CapTIvate design center, software, reference designs, code examples and in-depth documentation and training, you can get your capacitive sensing applications started quickly.

    Here are some helpful links:

    MSP430 ultra-low-power MCUs – CapTIvate touch MCUs

    CapTIvate Design Center

    Regards,

    James

    MSP Customer Applications

  • 0 in reply to James Evans
    Prodigy 100 points

    James,

    Unfortunately I cannot use a capacitive touch design.  This monitor is for a rugged application that requires tactile push buttons under a silicone rubber keypad.

    Jesse

  • 0 in reply to Jesse Smith13
    TI__Mastermind 49692 points

    Hello Jesse,

    I understand completely! Check out this new TI Tech note demonstrating a Low-Power Hex Keypad Using MSP430™ MCUs such as the MSP430FR2100.

    E-book

    I hope this helps.

    Regards,

    James

    MSP Customer Applications

  • 0 in reply to James Evans
    Prodigy 100 points
    James,

    Thanks a bunch this is exactly the kind of example i need to jog my memory

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