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how to get started? - _ - Aug 9 1:54:50 2009
Hi. I'm starting a temperature measuring system. I have some average knowledge in
assembly, and like medium knowledge in C programming.
I have a couple of msp430's (two of them in PDIP package) and a TI's temperature sensor.
However... I don't know how to get started. I have CCS4
Thanks in advance
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I have a couple of msp430's (two of them in PDIP package) and a TI's temperature sensor.
However... I don't know how to get started. I have CCS4
Thanks in advance
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Re: how to get started? - Howard Hansen - Aug 9 11:17:32 2009
One possible starting place is the book "MSP430 Miicrocontroller Basics"
by John H. Davis. An electronic edition is available on the web from
several Bit Torrent sites and Rapid Share. Unfortunately many of the
Bit torrent sites also push pornography so I suggest you stick with
Rapid Share. Once you get the electronic edition go to the books
Companion Web Site and get a copy of the "Home Made Demonstration Board"
PDF. It shows a couple of demo boards built on strip board and using a
MSP430 in a PDIP package. Then next get the free Kickstart version of
IAR IDE from TI's Web site. The book "MSP330 Microcontroller Basics"
provides an introduction to Kickstart in an appendix. For transferring
your program from a PC to a MSP430 you will need a JTAG interface. About
the lowest cost JTAG interface is a parallel port version sold by
Sparkfun for $14 plus shipping. It is made by Olimex. If your computer
doesn't have a parallel port then you will need a USB port JTAG. A USB
port JTAG device costs about $100. Next there is a chapter in the book
devoted to "Analog Input and Output" Most of the code in the book is
written in C and the book is written for people beyond the beginners
stage. The first program you should write is a microcontroller's
equivalent to "Hello World" which is blinking a LED.
Howard
_ wrote:
>
>
> Hi. I'm starting a temperature measuring system. I have some average
> knowledge in assembly, and like medium knowledge in C programming.
>
> I have a couple of msp430's (two of them in PDIP package) and a TI's
> temperature sensor.
>
> However... I don't know how to get started. I have CCS4
>
> Thanks in advance
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by John H. Davis. An electronic edition is available on the web from
several Bit Torrent sites and Rapid Share. Unfortunately many of the
Bit torrent sites also push pornography so I suggest you stick with
Rapid Share. Once you get the electronic edition go to the books
Companion Web Site and get a copy of the "Home Made Demonstration Board"
PDF. It shows a couple of demo boards built on strip board and using a
MSP430 in a PDIP package. Then next get the free Kickstart version of
IAR IDE from TI's Web site. The book "MSP330 Microcontroller Basics"
provides an introduction to Kickstart in an appendix. For transferring
your program from a PC to a MSP430 you will need a JTAG interface. About
the lowest cost JTAG interface is a parallel port version sold by
Sparkfun for $14 plus shipping. It is made by Olimex. If your computer
doesn't have a parallel port then you will need a USB port JTAG. A USB
port JTAG device costs about $100. Next there is a chapter in the book
devoted to "Analog Input and Output" Most of the code in the book is
written in C and the book is written for people beyond the beginners
stage. The first program you should write is a microcontroller's
equivalent to "Hello World" which is blinking a LED.
Howard
_ wrote:
>
>
> Hi. I'm starting a temperature measuring system. I have some average
> knowledge in assembly, and like medium knowledge in C programming.
>
> I have a couple of msp430's (two of them in PDIP package) and a TI's
> temperature sensor.
>
> However... I don't know how to get started. I have CCS4
>
> Thanks in advance
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Re: how to get started? - Pachoncito - Aug 9 18:47:30 2009
Thanks Howard!
I've downloaded a couple of books I found, and will try it.
However, I still don't know how to start working on CCS4, how to create my
project and define it'll be in assembly or C (I'd prefer working on assembly
since it's the one I remember better, even thought I know CCS would
definitely do a better job making the assembly code from C)
Thanks
Julian Real
On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 10:16 AM, Howard Hansen wrote:
> One possible starting place is the book "MSP430 Miicrocontroller Basics"
> by John H. Davis. An electronic edition is available on the web from
> several Bit Torrent sites and Rapid Share. Unfortunately many of the
> Bit torrent sites also push pornography so I suggest you stick with
> Rapid Share. Once you get the electronic edition go to the books
> Companion Web Site and get a copy of the "Home Made Demonstration Board"
> PDF. It shows a couple of demo boards built on strip board and using a
> MSP430 in a PDIP package. Then next get the free Kickstart version of
> IAR IDE from TI's Web site. The book "MSP330 Microcontroller Basics"
> provides an introduction to Kickstart in an appendix. For transferring
> your program from a PC to a MSP430 you will need a JTAG interface. About
> the lowest cost JTAG interface is a parallel port version sold by
> Sparkfun for $14 plus shipping. It is made by Olimex. If your computer
> doesn't have a parallel port then you will need a USB port JTAG. A USB
> port JTAG device costs about $100. Next there is a chapter in the book
> devoted to "Analog Input and Output" Most of the code in the book is
> written in C and the book is written for people beyond the beginners
> stage. The first program you should write is a microcontroller's
> equivalent to "Hello World" which is blinking a LED.
>
> Howard
> _ wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi. I'm starting a temperature measuring system. I have some average
> > knowledge in assembly, and like medium knowledge in C programming.
> >
> > I have a couple of msp430's (two of them in PDIP package) and a TI's
> > temperature sensor.
> >
> > However... I don't know how to get started. I have CCS4
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> >
>
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I've downloaded a couple of books I found, and will try it.
However, I still don't know how to start working on CCS4, how to create my
project and define it'll be in assembly or C (I'd prefer working on assembly
since it's the one I remember better, even thought I know CCS would
definitely do a better job making the assembly code from C)
Thanks
Julian Real
On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 10:16 AM, Howard Hansen
> One possible starting place is the book "MSP430 Miicrocontroller Basics"
> by John H. Davis. An electronic edition is available on the web from
> several Bit Torrent sites and Rapid Share. Unfortunately many of the
> Bit torrent sites also push pornography so I suggest you stick with
> Rapid Share. Once you get the electronic edition go to the books
> Companion Web Site and get a copy of the "Home Made Demonstration Board"
> PDF. It shows a couple of demo boards built on strip board and using a
> MSP430 in a PDIP package. Then next get the free Kickstart version of
> IAR IDE from TI's Web site. The book "MSP330 Microcontroller Basics"
> provides an introduction to Kickstart in an appendix. For transferring
> your program from a PC to a MSP430 you will need a JTAG interface. About
> the lowest cost JTAG interface is a parallel port version sold by
> Sparkfun for $14 plus shipping. It is made by Olimex. If your computer
> doesn't have a parallel port then you will need a USB port JTAG. A USB
> port JTAG device costs about $100. Next there is a chapter in the book
> devoted to "Analog Input and Output" Most of the code in the book is
> written in C and the book is written for people beyond the beginners
> stage. The first program you should write is a microcontroller's
> equivalent to "Hello World" which is blinking a LED.
>
> Howard
> _ wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi. I'm starting a temperature measuring system. I have some average
> > knowledge in assembly, and like medium knowledge in C programming.
> >
> > I have a couple of msp430's (two of them in PDIP package) and a TI's
> > temperature sensor.
> >
> > However... I don't know how to get started. I have CCS4
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> >
>
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Re: how to get started? - Howard Hansen - Aug 9 20:25:10 2009
I ma not familiar with CCS4, I don't know what CCS4 stands for and I
can't help you with it. But the Kickstart appendix in "MSP430
Microcontroller Basics" provides instructions for creating either a C or
assembler language program for a MSP430 microcontroller using the IAR
integrated development environment. The book has a blinking LED example
written in both C and assembly language. Hence although the IAR
Kickstart IDE might not be your first choice give it a try. It will get
you started.
Howard
Pachoncito wrote:
>
>
> Thanks Howard!
>
> I've downloaded a couple of books I found, and will try it.
>
> However, I still don't know how to start working on CCS4, how to create my
> project and define it'll be in assembly or C (I'd prefer working on
> assembly
> since it's the one I remember better, even thought I know CCS would
> definitely do a better job making the assembly code from C)
>
> Thanks
>
> Julian Real
>
> On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 10:16 AM, Howard Hansen> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > One possible starting place is the book "MSP430 Miicrocontroller Basics"
> > by John H. Davis. An electronic edition is available on the web from
> > several Bit Torrent sites and Rapid Share. Unfortunately many of the
> > Bit torrent sites also push pornography so I suggest you stick with
> > Rapid Share. Once you get the electronic edition go to the books
> > Companion Web Site and get a copy of the "Home Made Demonstration Board"
> > PDF. It shows a couple of demo boards built on strip board and using a
> > MSP430 in a PDIP package. Then next get the free Kickstart version of
> > IAR IDE from TI's Web site. The book "MSP330 Microcontroller Basics"
> > provides an introduction to Kickstart in an appendix. For transferring
> > your program from a PC to a MSP430 you will need a JTAG interface. About
> > the lowest cost JTAG interface is a parallel port version sold by
> > Sparkfun for $14 plus shipping. It is made by Olimex. If your computer
> > doesn't have a parallel port then you will need a USB port JTAG. A USB
> > port JTAG device costs about $100. Next there is a chapter in the book
> > devoted to "Analog Input and Output" Most of the code in the book is
> > written in C and the book is written for people beyond the beginners
> > stage. The first program you should write is a microcontroller's
> > equivalent to "Hello World" which is blinking a LED.
> >
> > Howard
> >
> >
> > _ wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi. I'm starting a temperature measuring system. I have some average
> > > knowledge in assembly, and like medium knowledge in C programming.
> > >
> > > I have a couple of msp430's (two of them in PDIP package) and a TI's
> > > temperature sensor.
> > >
> > > However... I don't know how to get started. I have CCS4
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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can't help you with it. But the Kickstart appendix in "MSP430
Microcontroller Basics" provides instructions for creating either a C or
assembler language program for a MSP430 microcontroller using the IAR
integrated development environment. The book has a blinking LED example
written in both C and assembly language. Hence although the IAR
Kickstart IDE might not be your first choice give it a try. It will get
you started.
Howard
Pachoncito wrote:
>
>
> Thanks Howard!
>
> I've downloaded a couple of books I found, and will try it.
>
> However, I still don't know how to start working on CCS4, how to create my
> project and define it'll be in assembly or C (I'd prefer working on
> assembly
> since it's the one I remember better, even thought I know CCS would
> definitely do a better job making the assembly code from C)
>
> Thanks
>
> Julian Real
>
> On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 10:16 AM, Howard Hansen
>
> >
> >
> > One possible starting place is the book "MSP430 Miicrocontroller Basics"
> > by John H. Davis. An electronic edition is available on the web from
> > several Bit Torrent sites and Rapid Share. Unfortunately many of the
> > Bit torrent sites also push pornography so I suggest you stick with
> > Rapid Share. Once you get the electronic edition go to the books
> > Companion Web Site and get a copy of the "Home Made Demonstration Board"
> > PDF. It shows a couple of demo boards built on strip board and using a
> > MSP430 in a PDIP package. Then next get the free Kickstart version of
> > IAR IDE from TI's Web site. The book "MSP330 Microcontroller Basics"
> > provides an introduction to Kickstart in an appendix. For transferring
> > your program from a PC to a MSP430 you will need a JTAG interface. About
> > the lowest cost JTAG interface is a parallel port version sold by
> > Sparkfun for $14 plus shipping. It is made by Olimex. If your computer
> > doesn't have a parallel port then you will need a USB port JTAG. A USB
> > port JTAG device costs about $100. Next there is a chapter in the book
> > devoted to "Analog Input and Output" Most of the code in the book is
> > written in C and the book is written for people beyond the beginners
> > stage. The first program you should write is a microcontroller's
> > equivalent to "Hello World" which is blinking a LED.
> >
> > Howard
> >
> >
> > _ wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi. I'm starting a temperature measuring system. I have some average
> > > knowledge in assembly, and like medium knowledge in C programming.
> > >
> > > I have a couple of msp430's (two of them in PDIP package) and a TI's
> > > temperature sensor.
> > >
> > > However... I don't know how to get started. I have CCS4
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: how to get started? - Howard Hansen - Aug 9 21:26:13 2009
If by CCS4 you mean Code Composer Version 4 take a look at this Web page.
http://tiexpressdsp.com/index.php/Category:Code_Composer_Studio_v4
The "Getting Started" section even provides a link to a demo for MP430
users.
Howard
Pachoncito wrote:
>
>
> Thanks Howard!
>
> I've downloaded a couple of books I found, and will try it.
>
> However, I still don't know how to start working on CCS4, how to create my
> project and define it'll be in assembly or C (I'd prefer working on
> assembly
> since it's the one I remember better, even thought I know CCS would
> definitely do a better job making the assembly code from C)
>
> Thanks
>
> Julian Real
>
> On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 10:16 AM, Howard Hansen> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > One possible starting place is the book "MSP430 Miicrocontroller Basics"
> > by John H. Davis. An electronic edition is available on the web from
> > several Bit Torrent sites and Rapid Share. Unfortunately many of the
> > Bit torrent sites also push pornography so I suggest you stick with
> > Rapid Share. Once you get the electronic edition go to the books
> > Companion Web Site and get a copy of the "Home Made Demonstration Board"
> > PDF. It shows a couple of demo boards built on strip board and using a
> > MSP430 in a PDIP package. Then next get the free Kickstart version of
> > IAR IDE from TI's Web site. The book "MSP330 Microcontroller Basics"
> > provides an introduction to Kickstart in an appendix. For transferring
> > your program from a PC to a MSP430 you will need a JTAG interface. About
> > the lowest cost JTAG interface is a parallel port version sold by
> > Sparkfun for $14 plus shipping. It is made by Olimex. If your computer
> > doesn't have a parallel port then you will need a USB port JTAG. A USB
> > port JTAG device costs about $100. Next there is a chapter in the book
> > devoted to "Analog Input and Output" Most of the code in the book is
> > written in C and the book is written for people beyond the beginners
> > stage. The first program you should write is a microcontroller's
> > equivalent to "Hello World" which is blinking a LED.
> >
> > Howard
> >
> >
> > _ wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi. I'm starting a temperature measuring system. I have some average
> > > knowledge in assembly, and like medium knowledge in C programming.
> > >
> > > I have a couple of msp430's (two of them in PDIP package) and a TI's
> > > temperature sensor.
> > >
> > > However... I don't know how to get started. I have CCS4
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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http://tiexpressdsp.com/index.php/Category:Code_Composer_Studio_v4
The "Getting Started" section even provides a link to a demo for MP430
users.
Howard
Pachoncito wrote:
>
>
> Thanks Howard!
>
> I've downloaded a couple of books I found, and will try it.
>
> However, I still don't know how to start working on CCS4, how to create my
> project and define it'll be in assembly or C (I'd prefer working on
> assembly
> since it's the one I remember better, even thought I know CCS would
> definitely do a better job making the assembly code from C)
>
> Thanks
>
> Julian Real
>
> On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 10:16 AM, Howard Hansen
>
> >
> >
> > One possible starting place is the book "MSP430 Miicrocontroller Basics"
> > by John H. Davis. An electronic edition is available on the web from
> > several Bit Torrent sites and Rapid Share. Unfortunately many of the
> > Bit torrent sites also push pornography so I suggest you stick with
> > Rapid Share. Once you get the electronic edition go to the books
> > Companion Web Site and get a copy of the "Home Made Demonstration Board"
> > PDF. It shows a couple of demo boards built on strip board and using a
> > MSP430 in a PDIP package. Then next get the free Kickstart version of
> > IAR IDE from TI's Web site. The book "MSP330 Microcontroller Basics"
> > provides an introduction to Kickstart in an appendix. For transferring
> > your program from a PC to a MSP430 you will need a JTAG interface. About
> > the lowest cost JTAG interface is a parallel port version sold by
> > Sparkfun for $14 plus shipping. It is made by Olimex. If your computer
> > doesn't have a parallel port then you will need a USB port JTAG. A USB
> > port JTAG device costs about $100. Next there is a chapter in the book
> > devoted to "Analog Input and Output" Most of the code in the book is
> > written in C and the book is written for people beyond the beginners
> > stage. The first program you should write is a microcontroller's
> > equivalent to "Hello World" which is blinking a LED.
> >
> > Howard
> >
> >
> > _ wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi. I'm starting a temperature measuring system. I have some average
> > > knowledge in assembly, and like medium knowledge in C programming.
> > >
> > > I have a couple of msp430's (two of them in PDIP package) and a TI's
> > > temperature sensor.
> > >
> > > However... I don't know how to get started. I have CCS4
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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