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Deal – MSP-TS430PW24 for $30 at TI Estore

Deal – MSP-TS430PW24 for $30 at TI Estore

May 14, 2013

TI let us know on a deal on the MSP-TS430PW24 at the TI-EStore. The MSP-TS430PW24 is a standalone ZIF socket target board used to program and debug the MSP430 in-system through the JTAG interface or the Spy Bi-Wire (2-wire JTAG) protocol. The development board supports all MSP430AFE2xx Flash parts in a 24-pin TSSOP package. The board retails for $90, now $30...

Happy 4/30 Day!

Happy 4/30 Day!

Apr 30, 2013

Picture Courtesy: Larissa Swanland Flickr Photostream It is 4/30 today, 30/4 to other parts of the world. Wish all MSP430 Enthusiasts a Happy 430. TI sent us an email with a few deals for today: To celebrate, we’ve got some great, limited quantity, limited time deals on select MSP430 development kits in the TI eStore, starting at 5AM CDT (10AM UTC). But...

OSHPark Taking Over BatchPCB Operations

OSHPark Taking Over BatchPCB Operations

Apr 28, 2013

BatchPCB, formerly operated by Sparkfun is now being taken over by OSHPark. OSHPark is being run by Laen(Dorkbot PDX). We wish them luck. More purple boards! Via Dangerous...

Events to Attend for the Embedded Enthusiast- April/May 2013

Events to Attend for the Embedded Enthusiast- April/May 2013

Apr 23, 2013

Mighty Ohm just released upcoming event list for the Embedded ethusiasts.  We reiterate the two big ones below: Design West 2013 – April 22-25 Maker Faire 2013 – May 18-19, San...

TIDeals : Chronos Watch $20 Off Retail

TIDeals : Chronos Watch $20 Off Retail

Apr 17, 2013

TIDeals has its offer live. If you have been waiting for the watch, now is a good time to get it. TI has put together a few interesting projects based on the Chronos Watch. Below are some more interesting Chronos projects you may be interested in: MSP430 Chronos Controls a Robot Arm Chronos – Extending The Altitude Display Program the TI Chronos Watch to...

TI Stellaris Launchpad Rebranded to Tiva-C Launchpad

TI Stellaris Launchpad Rebranded to Tiva-C Launchpad

Apr 12, 2013

There has been alot of activity on the Stellaris pages on the TI website this past month, especially this week.  This week, a few members(Randy, BravoV, Fred, dellwoodbu and oPossum) from the Stellarisiti forum realized that the Stellaris Launchpad in the TI eStore has been rebranded  to Tiva-C Launchpad. The part LM4F120H5QRon the Launchpad is  now changed...