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    Program a PIC microcontroller

    Feb 15th 2008 11:00AM (11 Comments)

    There are lots of cool hardware projects on the web. Many require you to program a microcontroller. Programming, or burning, happens when we copy software from a computer into the flash memory of a microchip. This is just like copying something to a USB ...

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    Program a MSP430 microcontroller

    Mar 28th 2008 3:00PM (1 Comments)

    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. ...

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    Program a MSP430 microcontroller pt. 3

    Mar 28th 2008 3:00PM (0 Comments)

    Programming connections Newer MSP430's use a two wire programming/debugging connection called "SPY-BI-WIRE". The programming connection is a bit simpler than that for the PIC microcontroller. The PIC uses a three wire interface with a high programming ...

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    Making News: Obama Outlines 'Cash for Caulkers' Program

    Mar 3rd 2010 8:00AM (0 Comments)

    Photo: Getty Images Imagine if the cooled or heated air in your home was festooned with little dollar signs. Now imagine those dollars signs leaking out of your house, one by one. That's basically what happens whenever air escapes your home due to ...

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    Program a MSP430 microcontroller pt. 4

    Mar 28th 2008 3:00PM (2 Comments)

    Programmers A programmer is the device that physically connects a PC to the MSP430. The PC sends data to the programmer, and the programmer copies it into the flash memory of the MSP430 microchip. I know of no DIY MSP430 programmers. Fortunately, TI sells ...

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    Program a MSP430 microcontroller pt. 2

    Mar 28th 2008 3:00PM (0 Comments)

    Basic Connections Before we program the MSP430, let's look at the basic connections required to get it running. Vcc/Vss As with any chip, connect every power and ground pin. Manufacturers use different terms for these. Other names for Vcc ...

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