# TI LaunchPad MSP-EXP430G2 w/ MSP430G2452

Contents

- TI LaunchPad MSP-EXP430G2 w/ MSP430G2452

  - Hardware

  - Configuration

  - Debugging

  - Frameworks

## Hardware

Platform TI MSP430: MSP430 microcontrollers (MCUs) from Texas Instruments (TI) are 16-bit, RISC-based, mixed-signal processors designed for ultra-low power. These MCUs offer the lowest power consumption and the perfect mix of integrated peripherals for thousands of applications.

Microcontroller | MSP430G2452
Frequency | 16MHz
Flash | 8KB
RAM | 256B
Vendor | TI

## Configuration

Please use `lpmsp430g2452` ID for board option in “platformio.ini” (Project Configuration File):

    [env:lpmsp430g2452]
    platform = timsp430
    board = lpmsp430g2452

You can override default TI LaunchPad MSP-EXP430G2 w/ MSP430G2452 settings per build environment using `board_***` option, where `***` is a JSON object path from board manifest lpmsp430g2452.json. For example, `board_build.mcu`, `board_build.f_cpu`, etc.

    [env:lpmsp430g2452]
    platform = timsp430
    board = lpmsp430g2452

    ; change microcontroller
    board_build.mcu = msp430g2452

    ; change MCU frequency
    board_build.f_cpu = 16000000L

## Debugging

PIO Unified Debugger - “1-click” solution for debugging with a zero configuration.

Warning

You will need to install debug tool drivers depending on your system. Please click on compatible debug tool below for the further instructions and configuration information.

You can switch between debugging Tools & Debug Probes using debug_tool option in “platformio.ini” (Project Configuration File).

TI LaunchPad MSP-EXP430G2 w/ MSP430G2452 has on-board debug probe and IS READY for debugging. You don’t need to use/buy external debug probe.

Compatible Tools | On-board | Default
--- | --- | ---
MSP Debug | Yes | Yes

## Frameworks

Name | Description
--- | ---
Arduino | Arduino Wiring-based Framework allows writing cross-platform software to control devices attached to a wide range of Arduino boards to create all kinds of creative coding, interactive objects, spaces or physical experiences.