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Linux/MSP-EXP430FR2433: Is it possible to use this development board for programming other MSP430 microcontrollers?

Arttu Rasanen
Prodigy 20 points
Part Number: MSP-EXP430FR2433
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430F2002, MSP430FR2433

Tool/software: Linux

Hello

I am an electronics hobbyist and interested in the new MSP-EXP430FR2433 development board.

Previously I bought a couple of MSP430F2002 devices, because I was looking for a simple and inexpensive MCU for learning about MSP430. But currently I don't have any means to upload programs to this IC. On competitor's devices I can use a simple circuit (1 transistor and a bunch of resistors, caps and diodes) and PC serial port for uploading programs into the IC. However unfortunately I haven't found any way to do the same on on 'F2002 device. Is it possible to use the MSP-EXP430FR2433 for programming other MSP430 microcontrollers?

Thanks in advance!

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    Guru 243980 points
    Many larger/newer MCUs have a BSL, which allows uploading a program over UART/I²C/USB. The F2002 has not.

    Anyway, the BSL would be useful only for uploading a program (it's intended for initializing MCUs in a finished product).
    To get access to all debugging functions (which also includes uploading), you need JTAG or SBW.

    You can use the MSP-EXP430FR2433 (or any other LaunchPad) to access the F2002 through SBW.
  • 0
    TI__Mastermind 38620 points
    Hello,

    Yes, you can use the SPY-bi-Wire interface to program another IC. Basically, remove the jumpers that connect the MSP430FR2433 and the eZ-FET circuit and connect the eZ-FET circuit to the new target MSP430 device. There is a simple tutorial from 43oh below.

    43oh.com/.../
  • 0 in reply to Eddie LaCost
    Prodigy 20 points
    Thanks for your reply, interesting information for the beginner. I plan to use the F2002 for controlling some digital potentiometers and LEDs.

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