[JMN] took some time to look at the MSP430G2553 mircocontroller (translated). Specifically, he was interested in the clock options and the low power modes. This chip is one of the upgraded processors ...

Quite often, the raison d’être for building a project is to learn and hone one’s skills. In which case it doesn’t matter if the end use seems a bit frivolous. [indiantinker] built BlueIR, a device to ...

While brainstorming with a friend of mine he tasked me to utilize the TI MSP430 LaunchPad development kit. He indicated that the low cost, $4.30, was pretty attractive. Indeed it was an attractive ...

There's no question that we're fans of the Arduino here at GeekDad; however, that doesn't mean we don't occasionally dabble with other micro-controllers. The Texas Instruments MSP430 Launchpad Kit is ...

Editor's Note: For individuals looking to explore MCUs and MCU-based design principles, low-cost development kits offer an easy, low-risk entry into the intricacies of these complex ICs. In this ...

Chris Baird of Design Support Services at Digi-Key Corporation presents another geek moment by taking a look at Texas Instruments’ (TI) MSP430 launchpad and CC430 low power microcontroller. In this ...