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CCS/BOOST-DRV8711: Motor Drivers Forum

Matthew Albert
Prodigy 110 points
Part Number: MSP430G2553
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: BOOST-DRV8711, DRV8711, CCSTUDIO, ENERGYTRACE, UNIFLASH, MSP430G2533

Tool/software: Code Composer Studio

Hi,

I have a launchpad developers board with an M430G2553 MPU.  I've docked a BOOST-DRV8711 motor controller.  I've been following the example in the DRV8711 Users Guide.  I've imported the project from the BOOST-DRV8711_Firmwarev1.1 and began to debug.  After some time I get the errors:

ComPort: Trouble Writing Memory Block at 0xc000 on Page 0 of Length 0x24ac: Read timed out
ComPort: File Loader: Verification failed: Target failed to write 0xC000
ComPort: GEL: File: C:\Users\user1\workspace_v7_2\BOOST-DRV8711_FIRMWAREv1.1\Debug\BOOST-DRV8711_FIRMWAREv1.1.out: Load failed.

I don't understand what I'm doing wrong.  Below is a copy paste of installed software in case it's helpful.

thx

Matt

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  • 0
    Prodigy 110 points

    Part Number: MSP430G2553

    Hi,

    I've been following BOOST-DRV8711 user guide.  In section 4, the guide describes executing BOOST-DRV8711_GUIvX.X.exe to start the GUI application.  Upon starting the application I get an error:

    ERROR: MSP430: Trouble Reading Memory Block at 0x2e8 on Page 0 of Length 0x2: Read timed out.

    I have little experience to fall back on to understand this error.  Any ideas.

    thx

    Matt

  • 0
    TI__Guru**** 216717 points
    Hi Matt,

    Make sure you are using a similar compiler to what what natively used to build the project (TI v4.1.7) and perhaps even CCS version (5.5). Are you able to run the code without any issue if the BoosterPack is not connected? Does the code work standalone (outside of the debugger)? Are you evaluating with a LaunchPad or using a custom EVM? The Motor Drivers Forum may be able to provide further assistance as they developed this BoosterPack.

    Regards,
    Ryan
  • 0 in reply to Ryan Brown1
    Prodigy 50 points
    Hi

    I can report exactly the same as Matt:
    Following the instructions – downloaded from the links in the description – unpacked – flashed appProgram.out version 1.0 – running the BOOST-DRV8711_GUIv1.0 – Result: ERROR: MSP430: Trouble Reading Memory Block at 0x2e8…

    This repeats on a second launchpad (Both v1.4)
    Also downloading the downloaded appProgram.out using the Web based UniFlash results in the same problem.

    Rebuilding the project in CCC results in the same error.
    Disconnecting the Booster-DRV board; result in the same error message

    Equipment used:
    New Boost-DRV 8711 A
    2 LaunchPad V1.4
    Windows 10 PC

    Downloaded software:
    Zip file from: www.ti.com/.../boost-drv8711
    GUI Composer from: processors.wiki.ti.com/.../Category:GUI_Composer

    I’m quite sure this problem is related to the USB communication witch I have experience often isn’t working with TI demo boards, and requires some playing around with USB drivers to get going.

    Regards
    Bjarke
  • 0
    TI__Guru** 114905 points
    Hi Matt,

    What step in the user guide did you encounter this?

    What are you debugging? How are you debugging?

    The code is intended to be loaded and then operate with the GUI. It is not intended to be debugged.
  • 0 in reply to Bjarke Nielsen
    TI__Guru**** 216717 points
    Hi Bjarke,

    What compiler and CCS versions are you using? I created a new project and copied all of the resources into it and this did not reproduce the error during programming/debugging. I was not however able to confirm operation using the GUI as I do not have a BOOST-DRV8711 board. I have not experienced any issues with the eZ430 and at any rate this form of USB communication would not cause the error message described. As mentioned earlier, fairly outdated resources were used to create this BoosterPack.

    Regards,
    Ryan
  • 0 in reply to Rick Duncan
    Prodigy 110 points
    Hi,

    I'm having a problem with step 4.2 #5 (method 2). I've copied the text for method 2 below. You'll notice the 5th bullet states to click the 'Debug' icon.

    I'm assuming the GUI interacts with the microcontoller via this code? I don't understand how the GUI interfaces. I'm trying to learn how to write C code to control a stepper motor. I really not interested in the gui and am worried the code may be more complicated than it needs to in order to interface with the GUI. Is there other code that may be better in demonstrating how to control a stepper?

    thx
    Matt


    Method 2: Flashing the project through CCS debugger
    • Open Code Composer Studio
    • Go to File → Import
    • Select Existing CCS Eclipse Projects under the Code Composer Studio tab (Figure 10)
    Figure 10. Existing CCS Eclipse Projects
    • Check the Copy projects into workspace option and then browse to the BOOSTDRV8711_FIRMWAREvX.X
    directory located with the Application folder within the BOOSTDRV8711
    Hardware and Software Files folder. The project should now show up in the
    Discovered Projects section. Ensure that it is checked and select Finish.
    • Select the BOOST-DRV8711_FIRMWAREv1.0 project in the Project Explorer and click the Debug
    icon
    • CCS will now build the project and load it onto the MSP430G2533
    • Close CCS
  • 0 in reply to Matthew Albert
    TI__Guru** 114905 points
    Hi Matt,

    Do you have the jumpers configured as shown in Figure 4?
    After loading the code is loaded into CCS, the mcu is not running until either F8 is pressed or the LaunchPad power is cycled.
    What did you do after closing CCS? Can you disconnect and reconnect the USB to cycle power?
  • 0 in reply to Rick Duncan
    TI__Guru** 114905 points
    Hi Matt,

    Sorry, I missed your other question. "I really not interested in the gui and am worried the code may be more complicated than it needs to in order to interface with the GUI. Is there other code that may be better in demonstrating how to control a stepper?"

    There is no other code. You can modify the project code or connect your own mcu.