software activation

Ken Hilke

Prodigy 10 points

Hi,

I have 2 questions, first when I run CCS it is looking for an activation code, anyone know what I should do.

I just bought the MSP-430 LaunchPad.

and the second which program will let me use C language?

over 15 years ago

0 Joerg Quinten over 15 years ago

Guru 17650 points

Hi Ken,

there are different compilers available for the MSP430: CCS (Code Composer Studio; http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Download_CCS), IAR Embedded Workbench, GNUGCC, ...

If you eant to use CCS you should select the microcontroller edition when you install the software.
Here's a step-by-step installation guide http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/GSG:CCSv4_installation
and this one http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/GSG:CCSv4_Running_for_the_first_time explains how to activate the software.

My recommendation is:
- deinstall the current version
- download the code size limited version here http://software-dl-1.ti.com/dsps/forms/self_cert_export.html?prod_no=setup_CCS_MC_Core_4.1.3.00038.zip&ref_url=http://software-dl-1.ti.com/dsps/dsps_public_sw/sdo_ccstudio/CCSv4/CCS_4_1_3/,
- install this one (see how-to-guide above) since this will generate a license file/activation by default

Rgds
aBUGSworstnightmare

0 JohnS over 15 years ago in reply to Joerg Quinten

TI__Guru**** 163025 points

Ken,

aBUGSworstnightmare's answer is correct. You likely downloaded the DVD image for CCS which requires you to provide a license file of some sort, whether it be clicking a button to activate a 30 day evaluation license or by buying CCS and getting a full license. The link that BUGS sent goes to a release that automatically sets up a free license for you. The only restriction is that your code size is limited to 16KB. Which should be fine for starting out with the LaunchPad.

Regards,

John

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