Getting Started
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SLAU678A – March 2016 – Revised April 2016
Copyright © 2016, Texas Instruments Incorporated
MSP430FR5994 LaunchPad™ Development Kit (MSP
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EXP430FR5994)
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. It demonstrates
some key features from a user level.
1.4.1
Connecting to the Computer
Connect the LaunchPad development kit using the included USB cable to a computer. A green power LED
should illuminate. For proper operation, drivers are needed. TI recommends installing the drivers by
installing an IDE such as TI CCS or IAR EW430. Drivers are also available at
1.4.2
Running the Out-of-Box Demo
When connected to the computer, the LaunchPad development kit powers up. Press and hold the S1 and
S2 buttons simultaneously to select a new mode. See
for a detailed explanation of each
mode.
1.4.2.1
Live Temperature Mode
This mode provides live temperature data streaming to the PC GUI. You can influence the temperature of
the device and see changes on the GUI.
1.4.2.2
FRAM Data Log Mode
This mode shows the FRAM data logging capabilities of the MSP430FR5994. After starting this mode, the
LaunchPad development kit wakes up every five seconds from sleep mode (indicated by LED blink) to log
both temperature and input voltage values. After reconnecting to the GUI, these values can be uploaded
and graphed in the GUI.
1.4.2.3
SD Card Data Log Mode
This mode shows the data logging capabilities of the MSP430FR5994 while interfacing with an SD card.
After starting this mode, the LaunchPad development kit wakes up every five seconds from sleep mode
(indicated by LED blink) to log both temperature and input voltage values. After reconnecting to the GUI,
these values can be uploaded and graphed in the GUI.
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. See
for available IDEs and
where to download them.
The quickest way to get started using the LaunchPad development kit is to use
. 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 development kit.
The out-of-box source code and more code examples are provided and available on the
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 debug probe 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.
