Hi!
I just received my MSP-169LCD board - very cool…
I downloaded the source available from Olimex that demonstrates all of the features of the board: LCD, joystick, and MMC port. Ultimately, I need to hook up the Sirf star III GPS receiver (also from spark!), either TTL or RS232. I’m not a hardware guy (learning) so I need help getting this board up and running! Hopefully you all with more experience can give me some support…
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Where do I apply power to the board and what is the voltage range? There wasn’t a quick start guide included or available for download…
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I don’t understand how the headers are labled:
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/produc … cts_id=772#
Do the lables correspond to pins in the datasheet? (Yes I need to read it)
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What compiler was used to build the sample source? I have used the gcc tools, hopefully it won’t be difficult to port as I can’t spend $$$ on a non-free compiler.
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Any advice hooking up this gps receiver?
http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/produc … cts_id=465
I guess a serial driver example would be a great start software-wise, hopefully someone can give some pointers on the hw connections…
If anyone has worked with this board I would be very interested hearing about your experience!
Thanks so much for any help!