MSP430FR6989: using the MSP430 Capacitive Touch Booster Pack

Wes Latuch II

Part Number: MSP430FR6989
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP-EXP430FR6989, BOOSTXL-CAPKEYPAD

using the cloud tools I found that the MSP430 Capacitive Touch Booster Pack was listed as a compatible booster pack with the MSP-EXP430FR6989 launchpad. The problem is I can't find examples or documentation that describes how to use this booster pack with the launchpad. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you in advance.

over 5 years ago

0 Eason Zhou over 5 years ago

TI__Mastermind 36310 points

Hi,

Here is the link: software-dl.ti.com/.../ch_evm_boostxl_capkeypad.html
Under this link, you will find an instruction about 'Out-of-Box Experience with MSP-EXP430FR6989 + Segmented LCD'.

Eason

0 Wes Latuch II over 5 years ago in reply to Eason Zhou

Prodigy 50 points

Eason,

Thanks so much for the link. I was thinking about trying that booster pack as well but I found the MSP430 Capacitive touch booster pack first and wanted to add the slider features that it offers. I was wondering if any one had experience with that combo.

0 Eason Zhou over 5 years ago in reply to Wes Latuch II

TI__Mastermind 36310 points

Hi,

What is your opinion? It seems like that you want to use BOOSTXL-CAPKEYPAD first and realize slider feature?
1. To use BOOSTXL-CAPKEYPAD, I advice you read the design guide carefully.software-dl.ti.com/.../ch_design_guide.html
2. To debug and change parameters with CapTIvate design center on the computer, you need BOOSTXL-CAPKEYPADCAPTIVATE-PGMR Programmer. (very important) Here is the link.www.ti.com/.../captivate-pgmr
3. BOOSTXL-CAPKEYPAD doesn't has a slider feature. This one is a better choice.www.ti.com/.../captivate-bswp

Eason

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