can you add f5438a?

[kenemon 29]

I am wondering if this will solve my issue needing IAR, can I make binaries here for the f5438a? Is there a code size limit?

[larsie 121]

Hi. I've added the msp430f5438a as an option, but don't have the chip so can't test it. Is this a test board like Launchpad and I can try to get hold of it? Anyway, if you have the chip, you can try. It compiles without problem, so hopefully it works for you. Let me know.

 

There is no code size restriction, but if it is a large project, it may be easier having your own IDE and debug environment on the PC. Inventortown is best for quite simple projects.

 

It might be easier using github in combination with inventortown if it's a very large project. Keep the project in a single directory and remember that there are some minor differences between IAR and mspgcc (for example in defining interrrupts). Then push it to github and pull it into inventortown. I might update the github feature with more features if it gets used. Maybe also make a function that just checks out a github project, compiles it and gives you the binary without the need for a project.

[kenemon 29]

Thanks Larsie,

 

Yes, it is an experimenter's board from TI : http://www.ti.com/tool/msp-exp430f5438

 

I am trying to work with zstack on it for wireless, but it only works with IAR, and I cant afford the $1500 license presently.

 

I will try to work with the github idea, sounds pretty slick.

 

KB

[larsie 121]

If the stack is made for IAR, you'll have trouble running it on inventortown, as inventortown is MSPGCC. Also, since I've restricted it to have all files in a single directory, this'll may cause problems for you, as there may be relative references to include files etc.

 

Edit: Hmm... nice board.

[kenemon 29]

this sounds like it may be too complicated. I set up git, and that was already a challenge for me... :roll:

[larsie 121]

I should probably add a possibility to upload a zip-file with code as an alternative... but I just got a baby, so that'll be a short while before I can add.

[kenemon 29]

Congratulations! Not just another mouth to feed We are expecting one in Apr as well. I am relishing in my freedom until then

[larsie 121]

Congratulations back. It's a good opportunity for many interesting hacks I'm thinking about a device to rock the cradle automatically for example...

[kenemon 29]

Make shure you do the prototype dry-run with a doll Dont want any shaken baby syndrome :crazy:

[larsie 121]

:crazy: :!!!:

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Congratulations Lars!