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Code development
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This section describes the steps required to use the EVM as a code
development tool and program the MSP430 uC.
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Hardware required:
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1 MSP-US-TRF6901 (or MSP-EU-TRF6901) EVM kit
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1 PC equipped with 1 serial port
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1 Power Supply
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1 MSP-FET430P140
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Setup Hardware:
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Assemble the ‘station’ according to the figure on
page 5
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Plug the ‘station’ into the MSP-FET430P140 using the JTEG interface connector
provided on the EVM board (
see page 8
)
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Setup Software:
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Download the MSP430 FET (Flash Emulation Tool) called ‘kickstart’ at
http://focus.ti.com/docs/tool/toolfolder.jhtml?PartNumber=MSP430FREETOOLS
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PLEASE KEEP IN MIND that to test your hardware you will need at least 2 stations to
achieve a bi-directional link
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Develop code for the MSP430
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Develop code + FLASH the MSP430 according to the User manual included with the
‘kickstart’ tool set
