BOOSTXL-TPS65218: User's Guide says to use MSP-EXP430F5529LP to interface with IPG-GUI - cannot update launchpad firmware

C Grebe

Part Number: BOOSTXL-TPS65218
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPS6521815, , MSP-EXP430F5529LP, USB2ANY, IPG-UI, TPS65218, MSP430F5529, BOOSTXL-TPS650861, UNIFLASH

Tool/software:

Hello,

I initially posted this in the MSP430 forum, and was told to repost here.

I am trying to use the BOOSTXL-TPS65218 to program a TPS6521815 for use with a Zynq7010 FPGA.

The instructions in the BOOST User's Guide (slvubh5) say to use a MSP-EXP430F5529LP as the USB2ANY interface for the TI IPG-UI tool.

Before that can be done, it says to load new firmware on the Launchpad.

From p 7-8 of slvubh5:

Software
The software to be used with the BOOSTXL-TPS65218 EVM is the IPG-UI. Download the following files to
ensure that all of the required software is available on the computer used for testing:
1. The latest revision of the IPG-UI EVM GUI.
2. The latest revision of the TPS65218 IPG-UI device file (TPS65218-1.x.json) and script file (TPS65218-
1.x.js) from here.
3. The latest MSP430F5529 LaunchPad USB2ANY firmware (USB2ANY_2.7.0.0_LP.txt) from here.
4. The MSP430_USB_Firmware_Upgrade_Example-1.3.1.1-Setup.exe from the
MSP430_USB_Developers_Package 5_20_06_02.
A detailed set of instructions for using the software, with examples, is provided in Appendix A.

2.5 Update MSP430F5529 Firmware
Update the MSP430F5529 LaunchPad development to the USB2ANY_2.7.0.0_LP.txt file before putting
the BOOSTXL-TPS650861 on the LaunchPad development kit.
1. Press the S5 button while connecting the Micro USB cable.
2. Run the Firmware Upgrade Example.
3. Choose "Select Firmware".
4. Choose "Browse" and select the USB2ANY_2.7.0.0_LP.txt file downloaded previously.
5. Choose "Upgrade Firmware".
6. When complete, disconnect the USB cable.

Firstly, the stated firmware upgrade example doesn't exist. I saw elsewhere that the Python upgrade example included in the USB Developer's Package is to be used.

The tool doesn't recognize the Launchpad (I have held the button S5 "BSL" down when connecting to USB):

I have tried to use UniFlash to load the USB2ANY firmware, which also failed because it doesn't recognize the USB-FET:

Is there any particular reason why this firmware needs to be loaded via the USB bootloader? Is there a better/current suggested way to load the .txt firmware onto this Launchpad? Or do I need to use this Python USB firmware tool?

Thanks

24 days ago

0 Sarah Lao 24 days ago

TI__Genius 9357 points

Hi C Grebe,

I did respond in the original thread here: https://e2e.ti.com/support/microcontrollers/msp-low-power-microcontrollers-group/msp430/f/msp-low-power-microcontroller-forum/1553673/msp-exp430f5529lp-attempting-to-use-this-with-the-boostxl-tps65218-evm---cannot-update-launchpad-firmware

Let me know if you continue to run into any errors when trying to use the Windows Firmware Upgrade Example instead.
Thanks!

Best Regards,
Sarah

0 C Grebe 10 days ago in reply to Sarah Lao

Prodigy 60 points

Hello,

I'm not sure if I should resume posting here, given the seeming dead-end I've encountered using the MSP-EXP430F5529LP as described in the BOOSTXL-TPS65218 User's Guide - SLVUBH5.

I am still trying to program the TPS6521815 before placing it on a custom board. I am not concerned if that uses an MSP430 EVK or some other device.

Can someone please advise an alternative method to interface with the BOOSTXL?

I would prefer to use the IPG-UI tool. Will a USB2ANY interface adapter work with that?

Thanks,

0 Sarah Lao 9 days ago in reply to C Grebe

TI__Genius 9357 points

Hi C,

Continuing on from the last thread here.

If you are able to connect the SDA, SCL, 3.3V and GND pins of the BOOSTXL board to the USB2ANY pins, and connect a 5V source to the 5V pin, this would also suffice instead of using the MSP-EXP430 launchpad board.

Refer to pages 14-15 of the USB2ANY user guide for the pin connections.

IPGUI should detect hardware connected when the USB2Any module alone is plugged into your PC.
Registers will only be able to be read properly if the BOOSTXL board pins and IC in the socket are connected correctly.

Yes, the USB2ANY will work with IPG-UI.

Please let me know if you are able to get this set up.

Best Regards,
Sarah

0 C Grebe 9 days ago in reply to Sarah Lao

Prodigy 60 points

Hello,

Glad to see you were able to move over to this thread. I will have to purchase a USB2ANY to try this out. I should be able to confirm early next week. Thank you for testing it out on your end.

Thanks,

0 Ishtiaque Panhwar 7 days ago in reply to C Grebe

TI__Genius 16420 points

Hi C,

Due to national holiday in US, most of the experts are out of office today. Please expect delay in response. Thanks for your patience!

Regards,

Ishtiaque

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BOOSTXL-TPS65218: User's Guide says to use MSP-EXP430F5529LP to interface with IPG-GUI - cannot update launchpad firmware