jazz 209 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 So this isn't a(n easily) incorporated chip outside of the launchpad board itself, like the msp430g series? This is an SMD IC solderered directly to the board? I like the idea of using just the IC like the older 430g, I build my circuits around just that IC, but I can see using this for certain applications, I suppose. Don't see any difference in using G2xx/F5xx LP for flashing ICSP off board target chips. I guess that new LP will have better support (at least updating with new devices) than old one, and the difference in price is almost nothing. Of course that dealing with DIP is easier than surface mount, but F5xx familly is offering much more than G2xx, and even if project is based on G2xx it can be used with new LP without any problems. For some universal target board can be used TS430PN80USB. Unfortunately surface mount chip sockets are not cheep at all, and some DIY board with LQFP socket also will not be cheep for sure. For my point of view only minus regarding F5xx LP target chip is that all pins of MSP430F5529 are not assessable (only pins for BP), and this can be problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fred 453 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 5. Those stackable wire-wrap headers are a pain in the ass. I completely agree with that one. Well - maybe a pain in the hand rather than ass. They're sharp. If you trip up whilst holding one, it leaves a nice row of holes in your palm. Remember, kids - never run with scissors or F5529 Launchpads. :thumbup: spirilis 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spirilis 1,265 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I completely agree with that one. Well - maybe a pain in the hand rather than ass. They're sharp. If you trip up whilst holding one, it leaves a nice row of holes in your palm. Remember, kids - never run with scissors or F5529 Launchpads. :thumbup: Did it draw blood? This could be a lucrative new idea for the LaunchPad ya know... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjkim 22 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I placed my order early and received it about 10 days ago. I liked it so much I ordered a second one-- the estimated ship date is late October. The estimated ship date for new orders is now January 30th! It looks like they underestimated demand by just a bit. Congratulations on a wildly popular launchpad TI. Nice job on the USB configuration tool, the peripherals library and the nice demos. It made it possible to get my project working in a very short time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spirilis 1,265 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I noticed way back when I first got into the MSP430 LaunchPad (v1.5) TI's ship date was often a month out or so, and the board had been out a while (though v1.5 was relatively new). My guess is they don't exactly "ramp up" manufacturing much for these low-cost boards... and probably save a few bucks somehow by not doing so (wild guess though). So high demand just begets long wait times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fred 453 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Did it draw blood? This could be a lucrative new idea for the LaunchPad ya know... Yes. Well... a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpharris 13 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 My advance review board is v1.4. My 'regular' board arrived this week, and is v1.4. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CsCrazy 5 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Wohoo my F5529 LP Kit arrived today here to Finland. It's fascinating to think that this launchpad travelled across the Atlantic ocean I wonder if i have to start using other tools than CCS (due to 16 kB code size limitation) with this board? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fred 453 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 My second board arrived today. The silkscreen has changed quite a bit - especially on the back where there are 3 rockets rather than 1. Both marked as Rev 1.4. The only other difference I can spot is the revision of the F5529 itself - up from E to H. oPossum and spirilis 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
abecedarian 330 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 @@Fred Both of mine are rev H chips. And silkscreen did change as you mentioned on the rear, and most of the SMD components top-side are now outlined. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spirilis 1,265 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Ah, the silkscreen rocket image makes more sense once you see the correct ver. Sent from my Galaxy Note II with Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cw1X 2 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I've got the three rocket version of the silkscreen but rev E of the chip. Got mine few days ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L.R.A 78 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hey guys, it says it supports all msp430 that uses SBW but i was checking that and it doesn't seem that way: check table 1.1 http://www.ti.com/general/docs/lit/getliterature.tsp?baseLiteratureNumber=SLAU278&fileType=pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jazz 209 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hey guys, it says it supports all msp430 that uses SBW but i was checking that and it doesn't seem that way: check table 1.1 http://www.ti.com/general/docs/lit/getliterature.tsp?baseLiteratureNumber=SLAU278&fileType=pdf There is no MSP430F5529 LP (or EZ-FET Lite) in this table (1.1). MSP-EXP430F5529 is not LP. Also, source code of firmware will be completely open, and anyone will be able to update it with new devices without waiting for TI. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
L.R.A 78 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 There is no MSP430F5529 LP (or EZ-FET Lite) in this table (1.1). MSP-EXP430F5529 is not LP. Also, source code of firmware will be completely open, and anyone will be able to update it with new devices without waiting for TI. Thanks i was confused by what i saw. Good thing it's not true. Btw can we program FR uControlers? like the fraunchad one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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