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Flashing eZChronos on Ubuntu Linux

Pablo Mazzara
Prodigy 20 points

Hello,

I've seen that the eZChronos can be programmed and debugged, in Windows, using Code Composer Studio or IAR Embedded Workbench. But I work in Linux and managed to have the cc430 toolchain working in Linux, compiled  Poelzi  Open Chronos and have the .elf and .txt images. Is it possible to load the program through  eZ430-RF USB debugging interface using the bootstrap loader (BSL_Scripter) described in slau319a? I mean, the BSL works throught eZ430-RF USB? Is there any program to do that?

Thanks in advance,

Pablo

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    TI__Intellectual 2000 points

    Hi Pablo,

    you can use the Wireless Updater (also called RF BSL) for that purpose - given that you have a Chronos kit that already includes the RFBSL (see below). This update application is DIFFERENT from the usual BSL (i.e. slau319) that can be found on MSP430 devices. The BSL pins of the CC430 are used for other purposes and are not available on the 6-pin connector.

    Check whether there is a menu item on the lower LCD line (use the # button) called "rFbSL". If your Chronos has that menu, you can easily upload new .txt images using the Chronos Control Center software which is availabel for Linux as well - see www.ti.com/chronoswiki for details.

    If your Chronos does not have the Wireless Updater you can use a Linux IDE such as Rowley Crossworks (you may need to change the code so that it buils under that IDE) to connect to the Chronos.

    Hope this helps!

    Markus

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    Prodigy 20 points

    Markus said:

    Hi Pablo,

    you can use the Wireless Updater (also called RF BSL) for that purpose - given that you have a Chronos kit that already includes the RFBSL (see below). This update application is DIFFERENT from the usual BSL (i.e. slau319) that can be found on MSP430 devices. The BSL pins of the CC430 are used for other purposes and are not available on the 6-pin connector.

    Check whether there is a menu item on the lower LCD line (use the # button) called "rFbSL". If your Chronos has that menu, you can easily upload new .txt images using the Chronos Control Center software which is availabel for Linux as well - see www.ti.com/chronoswiki for details.

    If your Chronos does not have the Wireless Updater you can use a Linux IDE such as Rowley Crossworks (you may need to change the code so that it buils under that IDE) to connect to the Chronos.

    Hope this helps!

    Markus

    Hi Markus,

    Thanks you for your help.

    So, that means the pins UART TX and RX (1 and 6 of eZ430-Chronos Debug Interface) are disconnected. The RF BSL take the place of the BSL in MSP430, but it also can be programmed by Spy-Bi-Ware using #RST and TEST pìns and the IAR, CCS or Elprotronic software.

    The EM430F6137RF900 module, however, it can be programmed using eZ430-Chronos Debug Interface (included with eZ430Chonos) and the standard BSL software, right?

    Best regards

    Pablo

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