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CCS/TIDA-00120: Problems connecting with the GUI

Adam H
Prodigy 60 points
Part Number: TIDA-00120
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430F5132

Tool/software: Code Composer Studio

I have used the TIDA-00120 design as reference.  I used Code Composer to compile the code given in the software files.  When building the code, I get an error saying 'Program "make" is not found'.  I tried this solution (https://e2e.ti.com/support/microcontrollers/msp430/f/166/p/373261/1313023#1313023) but the "${CG_TOOL_ROOT}/include" already existed.  However, it seems like the code builds and finishes as if normal.  Ignoring this error, when I try to connect to the GUI, it initially connects, the program freezes, then disconnects after a few seconds saying "Connection Lost (IO)!".  I have tried many people's suggestions for fixing it including commenting out the "//" in "//#define GUI", switching pins around, etc.

Below is a picture of how I have it set-up when connected for GUI, please let me know if it is even set up correctly. I am using a MSP-EXP430G2 board and a MSP430F5132.  The Vcc pin from the MSP-EXP430G2  is connected to the VCC pin on the J5 connector of the charge controller board, Tx is connected to Led3 of the J5 connector, Rx is connected to Led2 of the J5 connector, and the two ground are shorted together on the J5 connector.

I have tried many things including different computers and even different version of CCS.  Please answer back if you have any idea of the issue.

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    TI__Guru**** 219477 points
    Your build errors could be from an improper download or not using the project's native CCS or compiler versions. I do not see the connections from the MSP-EXP430G2 to establish JTAG/SBW programming but I assume this was taken off after programming, I don't know what backchannel UART connections are required for the GUI. It's hard to tell from the image but it appears as if GND is not connected between the two boards and this will definitely cause GUI communication failure, if not programming failure as expected. The Power and Lighting Tools team created this TI Design so they can provide more insight into specific resource details.

    Regards,
    Ryan