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2.3.2
Select the host by setting Jumpers J4 and J5 on the BoosterPack to either "LP" for LaunchPad or
"GUI" for PC as host via USB.
2.3.3
Apply power to the board set by connecting the LaunchPad to a host PC using the USB cable
provided with the LaunchPad.
2.3.4
If using a PC as the host, connect the BoosterPack to the host PC using the provided USB cable
and the USB connector on the BoosterPack PCB.
2.3.5
Verify operation of the system by clearing the display. If a LaunchPad is the host, press SW1 on
the BoosterPack. If a PC is the host, verify that the USB drivers are correctly loaded by looking in Device
Manager and verifying that there are no error messages. If a COM port is present for the BoosterPack,
then this must be disabled in order for the demonstration GUI to work correctly. Disable the VCP (Virtual
COM Port) drivers via Properties for the USB Serial Converter listed under USB Controllers within Device
Manager. After disabling the VCP drivers, you must unplug and replug the USB cable. Finally, verify
correct operation of the system by clicking on the Clear Display button in the GUI.
At this point the DLP-ECON-BP BoosterPack is ready for use.
3.0 DLP-ECON-BP BOOSTERPACK
DLP-ECON-BP BoosterPack contains an E Ink display, display controller, temperature and humidity
sensor, four push-button switches and connections for both a TI LaunchPad and USB connection to a
host PC.
The DLP-ECON-BP BoosterPack can be controlled via two methods: USB host to a Windows PC
or by a TI LaunchPad. Using either method, power to operate the BoosterPack is sourced via the
USB interface on the TI LaunchPad; therefore, a G2 LaunchPad is required in order to use this
product.
3.1 BOOSTERPACK SPECIFICATIONS
3.1.1 POWER SUPPLY
Power for the BoosterPack is only supplied via the LaunchPad. The USB cable connection to the host
PC supplies all required power as well as providing the program and debug interface between the Code
Composer Studio compiler and G2 microcontroller on the TI LaunchPad.
3.1.2 LAUNCHPAD PINOUT
DLP-ECON-BP BOOSTERPACK PIN CONNECTIONS TO THE G2 LAUNCHPAD
1
VCC - 3.6V power from the LaunchPad
2
P1.0 - Not used
3
UART RXD - Data sent from DLP-ECON-F1 to the host LaunchPad
4
UART TXD - Data sent from the LaunchPad host to the DLP-ECON-F1