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[alfa147x]

So is this kinda like a step down from the Arduinos ?

 

[Modelworks]

So is this kinda like a step down from the Arduinos ?

Not at all. They both can do similar task.

 

[skyking]

cool! I have no idea what I just ordered but I am strangely excited nonetheless. Am I a geek?

 

[Modelworks]

cool! I have no idea what I just ordered but I am strangely excited nonetheless. Am I a geek?

yep

Right out of the box it comes pre-programmed with an application. Connect to USB port and start rubbing your finger on one of the chips. The more friction you cause the hotter the chip gets causing the green light to grow in brightness. Colder it gets causes the red light to grow in brightness.

People into cpu overclocking should realize some applications for that

 

[alfa147x]

Ok well their website has been having issues with processing payments if you call you can put your order through.
Payed $2.15 shipped
but doesn't ship till early August

Thanks OP

 

[alfa147x]

I know this rising g33k who's turning 14 late next month might get him one

anyone know of a good book to complement the LaunchPad?

 

[bobdole369]

http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index...G2)?DCMP=launchpad&HQS=Other+OT+launchpadwiki

That nearly 700 page user guide ought to keep him busy.

 

[Kirby]

Wow that was quick. Just got mine today and ordered it yesterday. Newark shipped from SC.

I didn't realize the actual way the kit was organized. You have the board itself and then are provided two extra chips. The two chips on the devkit itself are capable of running in emulation mode. Then you can program either of the other 2 dip chips to test the code on the hardware.

The two chips soldered on the board are :
A pretty impressive USB interface , the 8052 alone could be used for a lot.

TUSB3410 chip for connecting USB port and an enhanced UART serial port.

The other is:
MSP430F1611: 16-bit Ultra-Low-Power MCU, 48kB Flash, 10240B RAM, 12-Bit ADC, Dual DAC, 2 USART, I2C, HW Mult, DMA


Those are in addition to the other 2 MSP dip chips. They provided pins that you will have to solder to the board if you want to attach it to a breadboard. The 32khz crystal is the radial type so you will need some soldering skill to attach it, but might not be needed unless you want really high precision. The chips run at 16Mhz without it. Two stickers promoting the product and the user guide and usb cable.

The board measures 2 3/4" x 2" small enough to put almost anywhere.
You can also use the serial port on the card for other things as it is all mapped out to the pins and works like a regular USB to serial adapter if you want.

Overall a very good buy.

So it has the MSP430G2211, MSP430G2231, MSP430F1611, and the TUSB3410? The latter two aren't mentioned on the wiki site. I'm glad one has a DAC though.

 

[MrDudeMan]

Incredible deal! I ordered 3 and the coupon worked fine. 6.45 for 3 of these is simply insane.

 

[Justin218]

Nice, never worked with these, I'll give them a try. ordering 2.

 

[alfa147x]

has anyone got their launchpad yet?

 

[Kirby]

yeah, it's been sitting on my desk for weeks. haven't made time to fool with it yet.

 

[Justin218]

and here I thought I had killed the thread haven't gotten mine yet.

 

[sdifox]

Me don't got mine yet.

 

[MotF Bane]

None for me yet.

 

[Modelworks]

So it has the MSP430G2211, MSP430G2231, MSP430F1611, and the TUSB3410? The latter two aren't mentioned on the wiki site. I'm glad one has a DAC though.

The other two are part of the development board but no reason you cannot re-program them for other task if you want.

 

[Modelworks]

None for me yet.

I bought mine from newark and paid for the shipping. I just checked their site, 57 days before they get more

 

[ObscureCaucasian]

Thanks for posting. I've been looking for a inexpensive micro kit. I really like the Sun SPOTs but those things are fucking way too expensive.

I did my senior project with SunSPOTs... really fun (and easy) to play around with but they are expensive, even with the educational discount.

 

[geno]

Mine just came in :biggrin:

 

[Leros]

Anyone get the software UART to work?

 

[Ns1]

better question, anyone do anything cool yet?

 

[Kirby]

better question, anyone do anything cool yet?

been too busy.

 

[Leros]

better question, anyone do anything cool yet?

I was going to do something cool on this, but I couldn't get the UART to work so I used one of my other microcontrollers instead.

 

[PottedMeat]

Mine just came in :biggrin:

Mine too. Haven't tried it yet though.

 

[sdifox]

Haven't got mine yet...