| Tool | Purpose | |------|---------| | Code Composer Studio (CCS) | Full IDE (TI’s own, free) | | Keil MDK | ARM alternative | | Energia | For Arduino-like rapid prototyping | | SimpleLink SDK | Drivers, RTOS, middleware | | MSP432 DriverLib | High-level peripheral abstraction (great for beginners) |
The MSP432 features multiple GPIO ports (Ports 1 through 10). These pins are highly configurable: | Tool | Purpose | |------|---------| | Code
Before diving into the MSP432, we must understand its environment. | Tool | Purpose | |------|---------| | Code
An embedded system is a dedicated computer system designed to perform one or a few specific functions, often with real-time computing constraints. Unlike a general-purpose PC (which can run any software), an embedded system is optimized for reliability, power consumption, and cost. | Tool | Purpose | |------|---------| | Code