Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller Model | MSP430F147/149/169/247 Series |
| Interface Type | JTAG (4-wire) |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V DC |
| Clock Frequency | Up to 8 MHz |
| Flash Memory | Varies by specific chip (up to 60KB) |
| RAM | Varies by specific chip (up to 2KB) |
| I/O Pins | Multiple GPIOs available via headers |
| PCB Dimensions | 65mm x 45mm |
| Connector Type | Standard 14-pin JTAG Header |
| Ideal Application | Embedded System Prototyping & Education |
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Beginner friendly
As someone new to microcontrollers, this board was not intimidating. The schematic provided online helped me learn how the reset and clock circuits work. Highly recommended for learning.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good hardware, needs better examples
The hardware itself is top-notch and programs without issues. However, I wish there were more example code repositories specifically for this exact board layout. Had to adapt generic MSP430 examples.
Anonymous
Mar 17, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for university projects
This board is exactly what I needed for my embedded systems course. The JTAG interface works flawlessly with Code Composer Studio, and the minimal design makes it easy to understand the core circuitry without unnecessary clutter.
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Compact and efficient
Love the small form factor. It fits perfectly into our test fixtures. The JTAG connection is stable, and we haven't experienced any dropout issues during flashing or debugging sessions.
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable for industrial prototyping
We used several of these boards to prototype a sensor node before moving to custom PCBs. The stability of the MSP430 on this minimal system is excellent, and power consumption is very low as expected.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value, clear documentation
Solid build quality for the price. The pinout is clearly labeled on the silkscreen. I deducted one star only because the USB-to-JTAG adapter is sold separately, which wasn't immediately obvious from the listing.
Q: Which specific IDE is recommended for programming this board?
A: We recommend using Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio (CCS). It fully supports the MSP430F14x and F24x series and works seamlessly with standard JTAG interfaces.
Q: What is the maximum current this board can supply to external peripherals?
A: The board is designed for low-power operation. Please refer to the specific MSP430 datasheet for GPIO current limits, but generally, do not exceed 2mA per pin to ensure stability.
Q: Does this board come with the USB JTAG emulator included?
A: No, this package includes only the development board with the microcontroller. The USB-to-JTAG emulator must be purchased separately.
Q: Can I power this board via the JTAG connector?
A: No, the JTAG connector is for programming and debugging signals only. You must provide 3.3V power through the dedicated power header pins.
Q: Is the source code for the bootloader available?
A: This is a minimal system board and typically runs user code directly; it does not come with a pre-installed bootloader requiring source code. You program the flash memory directly via JTAG.
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