Python MSP430 tools
Project description
This is about the python-msp430-tools, that provide a number of tools related to the MSP430 embedded processor.
Python 2.5 or newer should be used. The python package “msp430” can be installed with “python setup.py install”. These modules can be used as standalone applications or as library for other programs.
Description of command line tools
- msp430-bsl
Command line application for the MSP430 Boot Strap Loader. Erasing, programming, uploading of flash and RAM.
- msp430-dco
Command line application for the MSP430 parallel JTAG adapter. Measure or callibrate the DCO clock.
- msp430-gdb
Command line application do download using a GDB proxy (TCP/IP connection).
- msp430-convert
Command line utility to convert between hex file formats.
- msp430-compare
Compare two hex files
- msp430-hexdump
Show contents of hex files
- msp430-generate
Create hex files with a defined pattern. Can be used for testing or to create underlays for other binaries (e.g. to fill unused memory with “NOPs” or “JMP $”)
- msp430-downloader
Small program, suitable for file associations, so that double clicking an ELF or a43 file can be used to download via JTAG.
- msp430-jtag
Command line application for the MSP430 parallel JTAG adapter. Erasing, programming, uploading of flash and RAM.
Description of Python library
- msp430
Root package for the Python modules related to the MSP430.
- msp430.bsl
Support for the boot strap loader. msp430.bsl.target is the main module for the downloader.
- msp430.jtag
JTAG tools using the MSP430[mspgcc] library. msp430.jtag.target is the main module for the downloader.
- msp430.gdb
Communicate with a GDB server/proxy. msp430.gdb.target is the main module for the downloader.
- msp430.memory
Memory implementation, used to store an memory image used to download to the MSP430. File format handlers are here too.
- msp430.shell.commands
Shell commands, useful for makefiles etc.
- msp430.listing
Parser for listing files.
- msp430.legacy
Support code for older tools.
Other files
- demo
Demonstration tools. Currently there are BSL and JTAG wrappers for Win32 using the NSIS installer system. The resulting executables contain everything that’s needed to reprogram a device. Useful for field updaters, etc.
mmc.py: a Python demo that reads an MMC card connected to the JTAG port. See source file for wiring.
- win32
Windows related stuff, files to create executables and installers.
- makefile
Install the two command line tools and the Python library.
