MSP430 BSL Programmer
FCD-PRG01
The FCD-PRG01 is a USB bootstrap loader (BSL) programmer for the Texas Instruments MSP430 microcontroller. For designs where low cost or small form factor prohibit the integration of custom programming logic or a large JTAG header, the FCD-PRG01 enables in-system programming by including a single 6 pin header in the target device design.
Designed to work with the cross platform MSPGCC toolchain, the FCD-PRG01 provides an open source, cross platform alternative to platform dependent development tools for the MSP430 microcontroller.
The FCD-PRG01 integrates a USB-to-serial converter and on board regulated power supply into a small USB dongle, allowing programming and test capability over a single interface. It exposes a standard 6 pin, 0.1" header which can be used to interface to the target board via a device specific cable harness. This modular approach provides designers with the flexibility to select the optimal physical programming interface for the unique design constraints of each target platform.
Designed to work with the cross platform MSPGCC toolchain, the FCD-PRG01 provides an open source, cross platform alternative to platform dependent development tools for the MSP430 microcontroller.
The FCD-PRG01 integrates a USB-to-serial converter and on board regulated power supply into a small USB dongle, allowing programming and test capability over a single interface. It exposes a standard 6 pin, 0.1" header which can be used to interface to the target board via a device specific cable harness. This modular approach provides designers with the flexibility to select the optimal physical programming interface for the unique design constraints of each target platform.
Accessories
FCD-CBL01
A programming cable harness which mates with standard 3x2, 2mm PCB headers. See FCD-CBL01 Programming Cable schematic for pinout. The Flying Camp Design Eagle repository contains CAD symbols for the mating headers recommended in the FCD-PRG01 datasheet.
Datasheet
| fcd-prg01-f.pdf |
Software
Source code can be obtained from
http://github.com/FlyingCampDesign
http://github.com/FlyingCampDesign
- TI BSLDEMO -
BSLDEMO2.exe is a is a command line demo utility for communication with 1/2/4xx BSLs distributed in http://www.ti.com/lit/zip/slau319. The download below has been patched and recompiled to work with the FCD-PRG01 + FCD-CBL01 hardware.
| bsldemo.zip |
- MSP430 BSL Utility -
Flying Camp Design GUI BSL utility for Windows
http://www.flyingcampdesign.com/msp430-bsl-utility.html
http://www.flyingcampdesign.com/msp430-bsl-utility.html
Open Source Eagle CAD Design Files
- FCD-PRG01 PCB Assembly -
| 10001_msp430_bsl_programmer_schematic.pdf |
| 10001_msp430_bsl_programmer_1.1.1.zip |
- FCD-CBL01 Programming Cable -
| 10002_msp430_bsl_programmer_cable_schematic.pdf |
| 10002_msp430_bsl_programmer_cable_1.1.zip |
Manufacturing Files
- FCD-PRG01 PCB Assembly -
| 10001_msp430_bsl_programmer_1.1.1_fab.zip |
- FCD-PRG01 Enclosure Datasheet -
| 10003_enclosure-p3a-201005u_chr29050_r1.pdf |
- FCD-CBL01 Programming Cable -
| 10002_msp430_bsl_programmer_cable_1.1_mfr.zip |
