Texas Instruments eZ430-Chronos Workshop

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Dung Dang

Dietmar Schneider

Adrian Fernandez

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Page 1 Workshop connecTIng people Dung Dang Dietmar Schneider Adrian Fernandez MSP430...
Page 2 Chronos Workshop | Abstract Overview of the eZ430-Chronos and CC430 is presented and followed by a short demo showcasing the features of the standard Chronos package. The next lab aims at getting Chronos to communicate in peer to peer mode. Attendees will...
Page 3 Chronos Workshop Agenda 1. Introduction: Chronos & CC430 1. Introduction: Chronos & CC430 2. Lab 1: Enable RF in Chronos 3. Lab 2: Configure RF with SmartRF Studio 4. Lab 3: RSSI Meter with Chronos 5. CC430 Eco-system...
Page 4 Introduction Chronos & CC430 • CC430 Overview • eZ430-Chronos • Chronos Playtime...
Page 5 CC430 | RF + Ultra-Low Power MCU Monolithic • Single die package MSP430™ Microcontroller • Industry’s lowest power MCU • 16-bit RISC architecture • 20 MHz processor • High-performance analog • Sensor interface CC1101 <1GHz RF Transceiver • High sensitivity •...
Page 6 Chronos | Advanced Integration CC430F6137 MCU 3-Axis Accelerometer Pressure & Altitude <1GHz RF • 433, 868 & 915 MHz Sensor Temperature 2-Wire JTAG Access Sensor 96 segment LCD Voltage & Battery Sensor Buzzer CR2032 Battery Chronos Disassembly eZ430 RF Access Tool Programmer Point...
Page 7 Chronos | Playtime [Non-RF] Activate Cycle through Top Menu Top Function Backlight Bottom Menu Bottom Function Top Menu:  Time  Alarm  Temperature  Altimeter    Accelerometer  mi/h Bottom Menu: – – – BSL]   Date  Stop Watch  Battery  RF [ Sync *unused in workshop...
Page 8 Chronos Workshop Agenda 1. Introduction: Chronos & CC430 2. Lab 1: Enable RF in Chronos 3. Lab 2: Configure RF with SmartRF Studio 4. Lab 3: RSSI Meter with Chronos 5. CC430 Eco-system...
Page 9 Lab 1 Chronos 2 Chronos Enable RF in your Chronos • Set your assigned RF channel • Edit code with CCS • Compile & Download to Chronos • Link & find your partner...
Page 10 Chronos2Chronos | Goal • Bottom Menu  C2C • Press “v”  Turn on RF ” • Press “#  increment your partner’s Chronos counter • Your Chronos counter changes  your partner is pressing their Chronos button • Work as a team! •...
Page 11 Chronos | Disassemble Tips: 1. Press the screwdriver down firmly when unscrewing to prevent stripping 2. Pry against the edge of the eZ-connector to lift the PCB out 3. Do not take the battery out of the battery holder After the workshop, if interested in replacing the battery: Chronos Disassembly &...
Page 12 CCS | Import ChronosWorkshop Project • Open CCS – Select workspace, browse to C:\ChronosWorkshop\Workspace\ – Close welcome screen • Import Project – Project > Import Existing CCS/CCE Eclipse Project – Browse to C:\ChronosWorkshop\Workspace\ – Select ChronosWorkshop project – Select Finish to import •...
Page 13 Code | Modify RF channel OPEN: ROOT\simpliciti\Components\mrfi\smartrf\CC430\smartrf_CC430.h Line 26: #define SMARTRF_SETTING_CHANNR YOUR_CHANNEL CHANGE: YOUR_CHANNEL to the assigned channel on your paper...
Page 14 CCS | Compile & Download 1. Connect the bare Chronos to the eZ430 USB Emulator 2. Plug the PCBs into the USB port of your PC 3. In CCS, select debug to 1. Compile 2. Download … be patient... 4. Stop debugging 5.
Page 15 Chronos2Chronos | Operate Inc Partner’s Bottom Menu: Link w/ Partner Connected “C2C” Press “v” Counter Press “#” Channel Counter Partner not found in ~ 10 seconds? Auto return to C2C screen...
Page 16 Lab 2 SmartRF Studio + Chronos Configure RF settings with SmartRF Studio • Complete CC430 RF configuration in SW • Modify register settings • Generate c code • See results...
Page 17 RF Settings | How to Modify? Change RF settings manually – CHANNEL: simple, manageable – Frequency, modulation, filtering: user’s guide Change RF settings automatically – Fully configure your system – Instantly verify your settings with connected devices – Template & code generation...
Page 18 SmartRF | Configure Register View • Open SmartRF – CC430 in Offline Mode • Configure Register View – Select View  Expert Mode – Enable checkboxes • Register View • RF Parameters 10/1/2011...
Page 19 SmartRF | Modify RF settings • Align with the partner you just found on a new frequency • Note: This must be within your assigned frequency range • Change to desired RF base frequency • Notice the changes in the register view 10/1/2011...
Page 20 Code | Modify RF settings • Open file smartrf_cc430.h again • Find 3 #define lines for the FREQ (Lines 20 – 22) • Copy new Hex values from SmartRF to appropriate lines • Reset to 0x00 (Line 26) SMARTRF_SETTING_CHANNR PASTE 0x00...
Page 21 CCS | Compile & Download • Recompile & download project • … be patient… • Stop debugging and unplug your Chronos • Use Chronos2Chronos menu again • Help your partner • Make sure you are using the frequency band assigned to you [check paper] •...
Page 22 Lab 3 [BONUS] RSSI Chronos Meter Use your Chronos to measure TX signal • We broadcast carrier freq. of 888MHz • Notice how the RSSI value changes...
Page 23: Power Meter
Operate | Power Meter • Move closer/away from the CC430EM to see differences in reading • Reading changes with – Distance – Interference / obstacles – Antenna radiation pattern / characteristic • Instructor’s CC430 is broadcasting – Continuous RF carrier @ 888MHz •...
Page 24 Code | Add Power Meter to Menu Open logic\menu.c in CCS Uncomment & comment 2 code lines Recompile & Download Actual RSSI code: powermeter.c...
Page 25 Operate | Power Meter • Top Menu  Cycle to rSSI • Press “^”  Turn on rSSI • See measured power level in dBm • Press “^” again  Stop measurement RSSI .. Received Signal Strength Indicator...
Page 26 Chronos | Agenda 1. Introduction: Chronos & CC430 2. Lab 1: Enable RF in Chronos 3. Lab 2: Configure RF with SmartRF Studio 4. Lab 3: RSSI Meter with Chronos 5. CC430 Eco-system...
Page 27 CC430 | Eco-System Chronos EXP-CC430 Experimenter’s Board [915/868/433MHz] [915/868/433MHz] – SMA Connector CC430EM [915/868/433MHz] RF Modules: SA430 Spectrum Analyzer/Packet Sniffer RF stacks: [Sub-GHz]– SMA Connector / Antenna SimpliciTI, BlueRobin, W-Mbus, 6LoWPAN, Dash 7, ...
Page 28 Chronos | RF BSL Use RfBSL menu in your Chronos menu in conjunction Chronos Control Center to program it without opening For example you can get the watch to its initial state - with all the PPT and Heart rate monitor features - by flashing the standard code into it: C:\Program Files\Texas Instruments\ eZ430-...
Page 29 Download Now for Linux (SLAC388) Both windows and Linux versions are available @ www.ti.com/chronoswiki eZ430-Chronos user’s guide Follow the install instructions in the The Chronos RF USB dongle is not automatically recognized by BeagleBoard. Install the appropriate drivers by following these commands in the terminal.
Page 30 Chronos | Projects Co-op Challenges [Dallas, Freising] Community Chronos...
Page 31 Chronos | Questions & Information Thank you! Chronos Links TI Page http://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/ez430-chronos.html wiki: http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/EZ430-Chronos GoogleGroup: http://groups.google.com/group/ti-chronos-development-/topics  E2E: http://e2e.ti.com MSP430 Microcontroller Forum...
Page 32 Appendix | Chronos Sport Watch Also available on the Chronos booklet and user’s guide (online)
Page 33 Endless possibilities | Chronos serves as a central hub for nearby wireless sensors Control ceiling fan Raise & lower blinds Adjust thermostat Adjust entertainment system settings Display GPS Pair with heart rate data monitor Map Chronos buttons for PC Automation, motion- based control and more Pair with pedometer...

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