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CCS/RF430FRL152HEVM: CCS + MSP-FET + MSPDebugStack -- how to actually program the device?

RF430FRL152HEVM: Problem programming with CCS using MSP-FET

Lucie Coupek
Prodigy 10 points
Part Number: RF430FRL152HEVM
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: RF430FRL152H, MSP-FET,

Tool/software:

Hello,

I am trying to code the RF430FRL152HEVM over Code Composer Studio connected to the MSP-FET for a project. I downloaded the example firmware and tried to use the RF430FRL152H NFC Projects example in CCS. I have been having several issues:

1. When I first plugged the MSP-FET into my laptop it was recognized as a device but now it no longer does because of other issues I was having I uninstalled and reinstalled CCS so perhaps after doing that I'm missing some firmware or drivers to recognize the MSP-FET but I'm unsure what?

2. I can build the example projects fine but when I go to debug them it comes up with

MSP430: Error initializing emulator: One of the connected MSP-FETs / eZ-FETs debuggers needs recovery. Select 'Recover' to start the recovery process. Note: Only one MSP-FET / eZ-FET debugger can be connected to your system during recovery.

And then when I press recover it says 

MSP430: Error: MSP-FET / eZ-FET recovery failed

The first time I debugged it, I was prompted to click update firmware when I clicked accept and I believe the MSP-FET flashed red for a second before the error about initializing came up. I have tried USB1 USB2 and USB3 but no success.  I have the EVM board plugged via the JTAG headers into the MSP-FET and then the MSP-FET into the computer. I don't know if I need it but I also installed the MSP430 drivers onto my laptop but that didn't change anything. The SV7 header is still attached and I have the following set up for switches: 

S6: Supply , S5: 0, S4:0, S3: M 

Apologies, I have never used these devices before so I'm just wondering if I'm missing something obvious? I feel like this can't be an error with the MSP-FET not working as I just got new and this was the first time I used it.

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    TI__Guru**** 184346 points

    Hi,

    Lucie Coupek said:
    1. When I first plugged the MSP-FET into my laptop it was recognized as a device but now it no longer does because of other issues I was having I uninstalled and reinstalled CCS so perhaps after doing that I'm missing some firmware or drivers to recognize the MSP-FET but I'm unsure what?

    Can you see below in Windows Device Manger after you plug in MSP-FET to your PC? What do you see? 

      

    Lucie Coupek said:
    The first time I debugged it, I was prompted to click update firmware when I clicked accept and I believe the MSP-FET flashed red for a second before the error about initializing came up. I have tried USB1 USB2 and USB3 but no success.  I have the EVM board plugged via the JTAG headers into the MSP-FET and then the MSP-FET into the computer. I don't know if I need it but I also installed the MSP430 drivers onto my laptop but that didn't change anything. The SV7 header is still attached and I have the following set up for switches: 

    If you have tried TI MSP430 USB1 then it is correct. SV7 jumper is closed which is fine. 

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    Lucie Coupek said:
    S6: Supply , S5: 0, S4:0, S3: M 

    The above setting is also correct. 

    Which CCS version do you use?

    Do you have another PC that you can try? What is the result?

  • 0 in reply to Charles Tsai
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    Charles Tsai said:
    Can you see below in Windows Device Manger after you plug in MSP-FET to your PC? What do you see? 

    It used to show what is pictured in the image you attached but not anymore. Now nothing comes up.

    Charles Tsai said:
    Which CCS version do you use

    I use what I believe is the most recent version - 20.0.2. 

    Charles Tsai said:
    Do you have another PC that you can try? What is the result?

    I hope to gain access to another PC on Monday and I'll let you know the result then. 

  • 0 in reply to Lucie Coupek
    TI__Guru**** 184346 points
    Lucie Coupek said:
    I use what I believe is the most recent version - 20.0.2. 

    I will also suggest you try an earlier CCS version like CCS12.8.

  • 0 in reply to Charles Tsai
    TI__Guru**** 184346 points

    Hi,

      I have not heard back from you.  I will close the thread for now. If you have any update, you can write back to this post and the status will change to OPEN.