Launchpad MSP430 Resources

Here are some resources which have helped me learn about MSP430 and the Launchpad.

Discussion

• The blog and forum at http://www.43oh.com/ are devoted to MSP430 news, projects and hacks.
• TI’s Launchpad Wiki
• ti-launchpad mailing list on google groups

Development

• Setting up a development environment using mspgcc/mspdebug for
  • OSX
  • Linux (info for Ubuntu)
• MSP430 Architecture and Datasheets
  • MSP430×2xx User Guide
  • MSP430G2211 datasheet
  • MSP430G2231 datasheet
  • MSP430 Assembly Language Tutorial
  • Retargetting the MSP430 linker
• Tutorials
  • SPI
  • Timers
  • Software UART

Launchpad Hardware

• Schematic and PCB layout in Eagle format
• Blog post discussing launchpad schematics

MSP430 Programmers/Debuggers

• GoodFET, the sonic screwdriver of neighbourliness
• Olimex MSP430-JTAG-TINY

Launchpad Shields

• Breadboard Shield

Launchpad/MSP430 Based Projects

• Metronome (Launchpad only, no parts needed)
• Fading LED Chaser
• SPI to serial converter (ala Bus Pirate)
• ADC controlled RGB LED
• Running from supercaps