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Program a MSP430 microcontroller

• by Ian Lesnet (RSS feed) on Mar 28th 2008 3:00PM
• Filed under geek it yourself, electronics, GIY: Geek-it-yourself

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Inspired by this microcontroller audio project [via], I set out to build a 100% DIY digital audio recorder. I chose Texas Instrument's MSP430 microcontroller for this project because it's fast (16 MHz), it's cheap ($1), and it's very low power.

This week we'll look at some MSP430 basics -- power requirements, programming connections, and development tools. In the coming weeks we'll make the MSP430 record audio.

The MSP430 has been around for ages, but the $20 eZ-430 USB development tool has really brought it to the attention of DIY'ers. This is a programmer, debugger, and development board in the shape of a USB flash-drive. If you're lucky, you can get one free at a MSP430 Day in your area.

Read on to learn about basic connections and programming options for the MSP430.


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9-10-2009 @ 9:04PM

John said...

Note that the programmer/debuggers are not being given away at the events this year, but they are so cheap you can just buy one on ti.com

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