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| − | Instructions can be found [http://justinstech.org/2010/07/msp430-launchpad-dev-kit-how-too/ here] | + | Your Launchpad should have shipped with a 13.768kHz crystal. To provide more accurate accurate time-keeping clock, you'll need to solder it to your Launchpad. |
| + | Instructions for soldering your crystal can be found [http://justinstech.org/2010/07/msp430-launchpad-dev-kit-how-too/ here] | ||
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| + | Alternately - you may uncomment the define for NOXTAL in main.c, but time kept by the device will be less accurate. | ||
=== Step 2 === | === Step 2 === | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 20 February 2013
Description goes here.
| ID | The IV-18 VFD Clock BoosterPack |
|---|---|
| Forum | 43oh Forum Thread |
| Versions | v1.0, v1.1 |
| Buy | @The 43oh Store |
Contents
Features
- Fits the MSP430 Launchpad.
- Awesome retro look
Board Revision History
| Revision | Changes |
|---|---|
| v1.0 | Initial Prototype |
| v1.1 | Corrected DS18B20 Package |
Downloads
| Hardware | Software |
|---|---|
| v1.0 | Git Repository |
| v1.1 | Git Repository |
Connecting the VFD Clock BoosterPack
Step 1 - Solder the Crystal
Your Launchpad should have shipped with a 13.768kHz crystal. To provide more accurate accurate time-keeping clock, you'll need to solder it to your Launchpad. Instructions for soldering your crystal can be found here
Alternately - you may uncomment the define for NOXTAL in main.c, but time kept by the device will be less accurate.
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Images
Populated BoosterPack
