Getting Started with the MSP430 LaunchPad Workshop

The Getting Started with the MSP430 LaunchPad Workshop is free, on-line, in-depth introduction into MSP430 basics including:

• An introduction to the Value Line series of products
• An overview of Code Composer Studio 4.1
• Initialization of the MSP430 and programming the GPIO
• Use of the ADC10 analog-to-digital converter
• Working with interrupts and the timer
• Optimizing your code for low-power operation
• Using serial communications

Running The Labs

To run the labs, you will need the following:

• A Windows XP or later computer with 1G or more free hard drive space
• The free, code-size limited version of Code Composer Studio 4.1
• The workbook pdf
• The installation file for the workshop labs
• The LaunchPad development tool
• Temperature Demo GUI

Workshop Material

• The workbook pdf file is available for download
• The PowerPoint presentation is available for download
• The Word doc files used to create the workbook are available for download