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4.18 All on-board I/O headers ................................................................................................... 13
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Chapter 1. Overview
1.1 Welcome
Thank you very much for purchasing our Alice EduPad trainer for
TI’s MSP432 LaunchPad. The
Alice EduPad trainer is a low-cost, feature-packed universal training board for the MSP432
LaunchPad. It incorporates onboard peripherals that will make this board an ideal trainer for EE
and ECE courses in universities around the world.
For engineers, it is a convenient prototype system suitable for designers who want to rapidly
develop and prototype ARM controller applications. For students, it not only can be used as a
general trainer for freshman and sophomore but also as a versatile platform for senior projects as
well. The features of the Alice EduPad trainer create a new potential for students at every level.
Please note that the MSP432 LaunchPad and USB cable are not included with your
purchase of the Alice EduPad trainer
.
The micro USB cable comes with your LaunchPad purchase from TI on line store.
https://store.ti.com/msp-exp432p401r.aspx?jktype=companionparts
They usually have it in stock. Other distributors, like Mouser and Digi-key, all have it, but the price
may be a little higher.
The external power
supply is not needed for your normal use, it’s only needed when in
standalone operation without a PC. The DC jack uses a Micro USB connector. Most of smart
phone chargers except iPhone have a 5V output with a micro USB connector, they can be used
as external power supply.
Warning:
The MSP432 LaunchPad does not have a built-in reverse-polarity-protection diode. If you
are going to experience H-Bridge with an external high voltage motor (>5V), please make
sure that the high voltage (>5V) cannot be touched with the 5V supply, or it may damage
the USB port of your laptop, or even your whole laptop.
