Re: [IAEP] [Sur] TI MSP430 running on XO 1 - Robotics!

2012-10-04 Thread Dr. Gerald Ardito
Tony,

I have been using the Energia IDE on my MacBook Pro for the Launchpad.
As I understand it, it is an Arduino variant, free and open source:
http://energia.nu/
I am not sure if it will run on the XO, but it is an option as I see it.

I look forward to hearing about your progress. I will share whatever I
learn as well.

Thanks.
Gerald

On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 11:25 PM,   wrote:
> Gerald
>
> Thanks for the update.
>
>> I just this link to a project using the TI Launchpad as a robot brain:
>> http://e2e.ti.com/group/microcontrollerprojects/m/msp430microcontrollerprojects/496334.aspx
>>
>> I am going to give it a try.
>
> I have just got my MSP430 launchpad and am planning the next step.
>
> http://www.ti.com/ww/en/launchpad/msp430_head.html
> It seems that there are 2 development IDE's: CCS and IAR
> Neither are open source but they are free when used with a 16kB code 
> limitation.
>
> MSPGCC is open source but only works from the command line, no graphic IDE. 
> Yamaplos documents the command line mspdebug at 
> http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/OLPC_XO-1 (I do not know if mspdebug 
> and MSPGCC are related)
>
> Currently Arduino, PIC, and LegoWeDo are being used with the OLPC XO with the 
> programming being done on the XO, either in TurtleArt or Scratch. The 
> electronics of the robotics kits are being used as I/O expanders. The 
> students are not programming the processors on the robotics kits. (I am not 
> sure what LegoNXT is doing).
>
> The Arduino is running Firmata software firmata.org/wiki/Protocol which turns 
> it into a dumb slave, I think the Butia team are using similar (but 
> different) software on their Arduino or PIC.
>
> Maybe the most productive approach is to find or write for the MSP430 a 
> Firmata emulator, then the MSP430 can be used as a replacement for the 
> Arduino, under control of TurtleArt (and maybe Scratch).
>
> The benefit is that the MSP430 is currently 1/10 the price of an Arduino. I 
> am concerned that this subsidised price may not continue indefinitely or that 
> schools may not be able to buy them in quantity though.
>
> I will look at MSP430 Firmata. So far I have installed the CCS IDE for 
> Windows (it looked easier than Linux). I will let you know my progress
>
> Tony
>
>
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Re: [IAEP] [Sur] TI MSP430 running on XO 1 - Robotics!

2012-10-03 Thread forster
Gerald

Thanks for the update.

> I just this link to a project using the TI Launchpad as a robot brain:
> http://e2e.ti.com/group/microcontrollerprojects/m/msp430microcontrollerprojects/496334.aspx
> 
> I am going to give it a try.

I have just got my MSP430 launchpad and am planning the next step.

http://www.ti.com/ww/en/launchpad/msp430_head.html
It seems that there are 2 development IDE's: CCS and IAR
Neither are open source but they are free when used with a 16kB code 
limitation. 

MSPGCC is open source but only works from the command line, no graphic IDE. 
Yamaplos documents the command line mspdebug at 
http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/OLPC_XO-1 (I do not know if mspdebug 
and MSPGCC are related)

Currently Arduino, PIC, and LegoWeDo are being used with the OLPC XO with the 
programming being done on the XO, either in TurtleArt or Scratch. The 
electronics of the robotics kits are being used as I/O expanders. The students 
are not programming the processors on the robotics kits. (I am not sure what 
LegoNXT is doing).

The Arduino is running Firmata software firmata.org/wiki/Protocol which turns 
it into a dumb slave, I think the Butia team are using similar (but different) 
software on their Arduino or PIC.

Maybe the most productive approach is to find or write for the MSP430 a Firmata 
emulator, then the MSP430 can be used as a replacement for the Arduino, under 
control of TurtleArt (and maybe Scratch). 

The benefit is that the MSP430 is currently 1/10 the price of an Arduino. I am 
concerned that this subsidised price may not continue indefinitely or that 
schools may not be able to buy them in quantity though.

I will look at MSP430 Firmata. So far I have installed the CCS IDE for Windows 
(it looked easier than Linux). I will let you know my progress

Tony


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Re: [IAEP] [Sur] TI MSP430 running on XO 1 - Robotics!

2012-10-03 Thread Dr. Gerald Ardito
I just this link to a project using the TI Launchpad as a robot brain:
http://e2e.ti.com/group/microcontrollerprojects/m/msp430microcontrollerprojects/496334.aspx

I am going to give it a try.

Gerald

On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 5:18 AM,   wrote:
>> You can have arduino IDE too with a "yum install arduino" I believe.
>>
>> Peter
>
> Yes, it worked for me
> http://tonyforster.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/arduino-and-xo-laptop.html
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Re: [IAEP] [Sur] TI MSP430 running on XO 1 - Robotics!

2012-09-27 Thread forster
> You can have arduino IDE too with a "yum install arduino" I believe.
> 
> Peter

Yes, it worked for me
http://tonyforster.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/arduino-and-xo-laptop.html
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Re: [IAEP] [Sur] TI MSP430 running on XO 1 - Robotics!

2012-09-27 Thread Peter Robinson
On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 5:32 PM, Dr. Gerald Ardito
 wrote:
> Peter,
>
> That part worked perfectly!

Cool! BTW is that on a XO 1.75?

> I have just been used to the Arduino IDE, and so need to make a mental
> change. And, more importantly, get more experience with the TI
> Launchpad.

You can have arduino IDE too with a "yum install arduino" I believe.

Peter

> On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 12:14 PM, Peter Robinson  wrote:
>> On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 5:01 PM, Dr. Gerald Ardito
>>  wrote:
>>> Yama and Walter,
>>> Thanks.
>>> I was not as clear as I wanted to be. Arduino (or Energia, an
>>> alternative) would be fine. I was speaking about using mspdebug, which
>>> is purely command line based.
>>
>> mspdebug is packaged in Fedora so it should be as simple as "yum
>> install mspdebug" on an XO
>>
>> Peter
>>
>>> On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:56 AM, Walter Bender  
>>> wrote:
 On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Dr. Gerald Ardito
  wrote:
> I have finally got to work on this.
> Are there any GUI tools for the programming, or does it all have to be
> via command line?

 If you figure out some useful command lines, we could probably make a
 TA plugin. (I've not got my hands of the device yet.)

 -walter

>
> Thanks.
> Gerald
>
> On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM, Luis Galindo  wrote:
>> I just bought the TI MSP430 to test it with the Xo 1.0.
>>
>> Thank you Yama :-)
>>
>> Luis
>>
>> El 10 de febrero de 2012 11:06, Peter Robinson 
>> escribió:
>>>
>>> 2012/2/10 Yamaplos . :
>>> > The TI MSP430 chips are a very attractive alternative to add robotic
>>> > options for XO / Sugar users. "Microcontrolers" are the brain behind
>>> > many engineering hobby and educational pursuits, but many alternatives
>>> > are expensive or very hard to run in the XO.
>>> >
>>> > The TI Launchpad board, with a G2553 microcontroler and an extra G2452
>>> > in the box, is available from Texas Instruments for $4.30 USD,
>>> > including shipping anywhere in the world (yes, hard to believe).
>>> >
>>> > http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/MSP430_LaunchPad_%28MSP-EXP430G2%29
>>> >
>>> > Here are the instructions for running the Launchpad with the G2452.
>>> > Maybe if the next iteratiuon of Sugar uses Fedora 15 we will be able
>>> > to use the G2553 as well.
>>> >
>>> > http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/OLPC_XO-1
>>>
>>> The next release will be based on F-17 but both those packages are
>>> listed. You might want to use one of the test releases based on F-17
>>> that I've released (new one coming soon) to make sure it all works OK
>>> and feedback any issues to ensure we get them fixed for the final
>>> release.
>>>
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Re: [IAEP] [Sur] TI MSP430 running on XO 1 - Robotics!

2012-09-26 Thread Dr. Gerald Ardito
Peter,

That part worked perfectly!
I have just been used to the Arduino IDE, and so need to make a mental
change. And, more importantly, get more experience with the TI
Launchpad.

Thanks.
Gerald

On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 12:14 PM, Peter Robinson  wrote:
> On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 5:01 PM, Dr. Gerald Ardito
>  wrote:
>> Yama and Walter,
>> Thanks.
>> I was not as clear as I wanted to be. Arduino (or Energia, an
>> alternative) would be fine. I was speaking about using mspdebug, which
>> is purely command line based.
>
> mspdebug is packaged in Fedora so it should be as simple as "yum
> install mspdebug" on an XO
>
> Peter
>
>> On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:56 AM, Walter Bender  
>> wrote:
>>> On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Dr. Gerald Ardito
>>>  wrote:
 I have finally got to work on this.
 Are there any GUI tools for the programming, or does it all have to be
 via command line?
>>>
>>> If you figure out some useful command lines, we could probably make a
>>> TA plugin. (I've not got my hands of the device yet.)
>>>
>>> -walter
>>>

 Thanks.
 Gerald

 On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM, Luis Galindo  wrote:
> I just bought the TI MSP430 to test it with the Xo 1.0.
>
> Thank you Yama :-)
>
> Luis
>
> El 10 de febrero de 2012 11:06, Peter Robinson 
> escribió:
>>
>> 2012/2/10 Yamaplos . :
>> > The TI MSP430 chips are a very attractive alternative to add robotic
>> > options for XO / Sugar users. "Microcontrolers" are the brain behind
>> > many engineering hobby and educational pursuits, but many alternatives
>> > are expensive or very hard to run in the XO.
>> >
>> > The TI Launchpad board, with a G2553 microcontroler and an extra G2452
>> > in the box, is available from Texas Instruments for $4.30 USD,
>> > including shipping anywhere in the world (yes, hard to believe).
>> >
>> > http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/MSP430_LaunchPad_%28MSP-EXP430G2%29
>> >
>> > Here are the instructions for running the Launchpad with the G2452.
>> > Maybe if the next iteratiuon of Sugar uses Fedora 15 we will be able
>> > to use the G2553 as well.
>> >
>> > http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/OLPC_XO-1
>>
>> The next release will be based on F-17 but both those packages are
>> listed. You might want to use one of the test releases based on F-17
>> that I've released (new one coming soon) to make sure it all works OK
>> and feedback any issues to ensure we get them fixed for the final
>> release.
>>
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Re: [IAEP] [Sur] TI MSP430 running on XO 1 - Robotics!

2012-09-26 Thread Peter Robinson
On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 5:01 PM, Dr. Gerald Ardito
 wrote:
> Yama and Walter,
> Thanks.
> I was not as clear as I wanted to be. Arduino (or Energia, an
> alternative) would be fine. I was speaking about using mspdebug, which
> is purely command line based.

mspdebug is packaged in Fedora so it should be as simple as "yum
install mspdebug" on an XO

Peter

> On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:56 AM, Walter Bender  
> wrote:
>> On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Dr. Gerald Ardito
>>  wrote:
>>> I have finally got to work on this.
>>> Are there any GUI tools for the programming, or does it all have to be
>>> via command line?
>>
>> If you figure out some useful command lines, we could probably make a
>> TA plugin. (I've not got my hands of the device yet.)
>>
>> -walter
>>
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>> Gerald
>>>
>>> On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM, Luis Galindo  wrote:
 I just bought the TI MSP430 to test it with the Xo 1.0.

 Thank you Yama :-)

 Luis

 El 10 de febrero de 2012 11:06, Peter Robinson 
 escribió:
>
> 2012/2/10 Yamaplos . :
> > The TI MSP430 chips are a very attractive alternative to add robotic
> > options for XO / Sugar users. "Microcontrolers" are the brain behind
> > many engineering hobby and educational pursuits, but many alternatives
> > are expensive or very hard to run in the XO.
> >
> > The TI Launchpad board, with a G2553 microcontroler and an extra G2452
> > in the box, is available from Texas Instruments for $4.30 USD,
> > including shipping anywhere in the world (yes, hard to believe).
> >
> > http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/MSP430_LaunchPad_%28MSP-EXP430G2%29
> >
> > Here are the instructions for running the Launchpad with the G2452.
> > Maybe if the next iteratiuon of Sugar uses Fedora 15 we will be able
> > to use the G2553 as well.
> >
> > http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/OLPC_XO-1
>
> The next release will be based on F-17 but both those packages are
> listed. You might want to use one of the test releases based on F-17
> that I've released (new one coming soon) to make sure it all works OK
> and feedback any issues to ensure we get them fixed for the final
> release.
>
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Re: [IAEP] [Sur] TI MSP430 running on XO 1 - Robotics!

2012-09-26 Thread Dr. Gerald Ardito
Yama and Walter,
Thanks.
I was not as clear as I wanted to be. Arduino (or Energia, an
alternative) would be fine. I was speaking about using mspdebug, which
is purely command line based.

Walter,
I will play and then let you know about possible plug-ins. Turtle Art
would be a much better solution for the kids.

Thanks.
Gerald

On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:56 AM, Walter Bender  wrote:
> On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Dr. Gerald Ardito
>  wrote:
>> I have finally got to work on this.
>> Are there any GUI tools for the programming, or does it all have to be
>> via command line?
>
> If you figure out some useful command lines, we could probably make a
> TA plugin. (I've not got my hands of the device yet.)
>
> -walter
>
>>
>> Thanks.
>> Gerald
>>
>> On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM, Luis Galindo  wrote:
>>> I just bought the TI MSP430 to test it with the Xo 1.0.
>>>
>>> Thank you Yama :-)
>>>
>>> Luis
>>>
>>> El 10 de febrero de 2012 11:06, Peter Robinson 
>>> escribió:

 2012/2/10 Yamaplos . :
 > The TI MSP430 chips are a very attractive alternative to add robotic
 > options for XO / Sugar users. "Microcontrolers" are the brain behind
 > many engineering hobby and educational pursuits, but many alternatives
 > are expensive or very hard to run in the XO.
 >
 > The TI Launchpad board, with a G2553 microcontroler and an extra G2452
 > in the box, is available from Texas Instruments for $4.30 USD,
 > including shipping anywhere in the world (yes, hard to believe).
 >
 > http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/MSP430_LaunchPad_%28MSP-EXP430G2%29
 >
 > Here are the instructions for running the Launchpad with the G2452.
 > Maybe if the next iteratiuon of Sugar uses Fedora 15 we will be able
 > to use the G2553 as well.
 >
 > http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/OLPC_XO-1

 The next release will be based on F-17 but both those packages are
 listed. You might want to use one of the test releases based on F-17
 that I've released (new one coming soon) to make sure it all works OK
 and feedback any issues to ensure we get them fixed for the final
 release.

 Peter
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Re: [IAEP] [Sur] TI MSP430 running on XO 1 - Robotics!

2012-09-26 Thread Walter Bender
On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Dr. Gerald Ardito
 wrote:
> I have finally got to work on this.
> Are there any GUI tools for the programming, or does it all have to be
> via command line?

If you figure out some useful command lines, we could probably make a
TA plugin. (I've not got my hands of the device yet.)

-walter

>
> Thanks.
> Gerald
>
> On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM, Luis Galindo  wrote:
>> I just bought the TI MSP430 to test it with the Xo 1.0.
>>
>> Thank you Yama :-)
>>
>> Luis
>>
>> El 10 de febrero de 2012 11:06, Peter Robinson 
>> escribió:
>>>
>>> 2012/2/10 Yamaplos . :
>>> > The TI MSP430 chips are a very attractive alternative to add robotic
>>> > options for XO / Sugar users. "Microcontrolers" are the brain behind
>>> > many engineering hobby and educational pursuits, but many alternatives
>>> > are expensive or very hard to run in the XO.
>>> >
>>> > The TI Launchpad board, with a G2553 microcontroler and an extra G2452
>>> > in the box, is available from Texas Instruments for $4.30 USD,
>>> > including shipping anywhere in the world (yes, hard to believe).
>>> >
>>> > http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/MSP430_LaunchPad_%28MSP-EXP430G2%29
>>> >
>>> > Here are the instructions for running the Launchpad with the G2452.
>>> > Maybe if the next iteratiuon of Sugar uses Fedora 15 we will be able
>>> > to use the G2553 as well.
>>> >
>>> > http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/OLPC_XO-1
>>>
>>> The next release will be based on F-17 but both those packages are
>>> listed. You might want to use one of the test releases based on F-17
>>> that I've released (new one coming soon) to make sure it all works OK
>>> and feedback any issues to ensure we get them fixed for the final
>>> release.
>>>
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Re: [IAEP] [Sur] TI MSP430 running on XO 1 - Robotics!

2012-09-26 Thread Dr. Gerald Ardito
I have finally got to work on this.
Are there any GUI tools for the programming, or does it all have to be
via command line?

Thanks.
Gerald

On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM, Luis Galindo  wrote:
> I just bought the TI MSP430 to test it with the Xo 1.0.
>
> Thank you Yama :-)
>
> Luis
>
> El 10 de febrero de 2012 11:06, Peter Robinson 
> escribió:
>>
>> 2012/2/10 Yamaplos . :
>> > The TI MSP430 chips are a very attractive alternative to add robotic
>> > options for XO / Sugar users. "Microcontrolers" are the brain behind
>> > many engineering hobby and educational pursuits, but many alternatives
>> > are expensive or very hard to run in the XO.
>> >
>> > The TI Launchpad board, with a G2553 microcontroler and an extra G2452
>> > in the box, is available from Texas Instruments for $4.30 USD,
>> > including shipping anywhere in the world (yes, hard to believe).
>> >
>> > http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/MSP430_LaunchPad_%28MSP-EXP430G2%29
>> >
>> > Here are the instructions for running the Launchpad with the G2452.
>> > Maybe if the next iteratiuon of Sugar uses Fedora 15 we will be able
>> > to use the G2553 as well.
>> >
>> > http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/OLPC_XO-1
>>
>> The next release will be based on F-17 but both those packages are
>> listed. You might want to use one of the test releases based on F-17
>> that I've released (new one coming soon) to make sure it all works OK
>> and feedback any issues to ensure we get them fixed for the final
>> release.
>>
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Re: [IAEP] [Sur] TI MSP430 running on XO 1 - Robotics!

2012-02-11 Thread Dr. Gerald Ardito
Yama,

Thanks so much for sharing this.
I am planning to order some to test out with my students on the XOs.

Perhaps we can open some wiki pages devoted to this?

Cheers,
Gerald

2012/2/11 Luis Galindo 

> I just bought the TI MSP430 to test it with the Xo 1.0.
>
> Thank you Yama :-)
>
> Luis
>
> El 10 de febrero de 2012 11:06, Peter Robinson escribió:
>
>> 2012/2/10 Yamaplos . :
>> > The TI MSP430 chips are a very attractive alternative to add robotic
>> > options for XO / Sugar users. "Microcontrolers" are the brain behind
>> > many engineering hobby and educational pursuits, but many alternatives
>> > are expensive or very hard to run in the XO.
>> >
>> > The TI Launchpad board, with a G2553 microcontroler and an extra G2452
>> > in the box, is available from Texas Instruments for $4.30 USD,
>> > including shipping anywhere in the world (yes, hard to believe).
>> >
>> http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/MSP430_LaunchPad_%28MSP-EXP430G2%29
>> >
>> > Here are the instructions for running the Launchpad with the G2452.
>> > Maybe if the next iteratiuon of Sugar uses Fedora 15 we will be able
>> > to use the G2553 as well.
>> >
>> > http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/OLPC_XO-1
>>
>> The next release will be based on F-17 but both those packages are
>> listed. You might want to use one of the test releases based on F-17
>> that I've released (new one coming soon) to make sure it all works OK
>> and feedback any issues to ensure we get them fixed for the final
>> release.
>>
>> Peter
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