Getting Started
1.4
First Steps: Out-of-Box Experience
An easy way to get familiar with the EVM is by using its preprogrammed out-of-box code. This code
demonstrates some key features from a user level.
1.4.1
Connecting to the Computer
Connect the LaunchPad using the included USB cable to a computer. A green power LED should
illuminate. For proper operation, drivers are needed. TI recommends installing these driver by installing an
IDE such as TI's CCS or IAR EW430. Drivers are also available at
.
1.4.2
Running the Out-of-Box Demo
When connected to your computer, the LaunchPad powers up and displays a greeting message on the
LCD. Press and hold the S1 and S2 buttons simultaneously to select a new mode. See Section 3 for
detailed explanations of each mode.
1.4.2.1
Stopwatch Mode
This mode provides a simple stopwatch application. It supports split time, where the display freezes while
the stopwatch continues running in the background.
Timer Stopped:
S1 : Start time
S2 : Reset time
Timer Running:
S1 : Stop time
S2 : Split time (lap time)
1.4.2.2
Temperature Mode
This mode provides a simple thermometer application. Using the on-chip temperature sensor, the
temperature is displayed on the LCD.
S1 : Pause current temperature
S2 : Toggle temperature between °F and °C
1.5
Next Steps: Looking Into the Provided Code
After the EVM features have been explored, the fun can begin. It's time to open an integrated
development environment and start editing the code examples. Refer to
for available IDEs and
where to download them.
The quickest way to get started using the LaunchPad is to use TI's Cloud Development Tools,
. The cloud-based Resource Explorer provides access to all of the examples and
resources in MSPWare. Code Composer Studio Cloud is a simple Cloud-based IDE that enables
developing and running applications on the LaunchPad.
The out-of-box source code and more code examples are provided for download at
http://www.ti.com/tool/msp-exp430fr6989
. Code is licensed under BSD, and TI encourages reuse and
modifications to fit specific needs.
describes all functions in detail and provides a project structure to help familiarize you with the
code.
With the onboard eZ-FET emulator debugging and downloading new code is simple. A USB connection
between the EVM and a PC through the provided USB cable is all that is needed.
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MSP430FR6989 LaunchPad™ Development Kit (MSP
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EXP430FR6989)
SLAU627A – May 2015 – Revised July 2015
Copyright © 2015, Texas Instruments Incorporated
