2 Software Setup

To set up the software for the MSP430F5529 LaunchPad™, please follow these steps (demonstrated in a computer with Windows 10 OS):

1. Download and install Code Composer Studio™.
   1. Download Code Composer Studio integrated development environment (IDE) (Version ≥ 11.1.0).
   2. Follow the installation instructions to install Code Composer Studio. During the installation process, if you choose the "Setup type" to be "Custom Installation", make sure that you select "MSP430 ultra-low power MCUs" in "Select Components", as is marked with red box in Figure 2-1.
      Figure 2-1 Installation Process of Code Composer Studio
2. Download and import sample code.
   1. The link for each EVM is different. However, the sample code in each link is the same except for the file led_driver.h which is setup for the matching EVM.
      1. LP5890EVM: LP5890EVM-SW-F5529
      2. LP5891EVM: LP5891EVM-SW-F5529
      3. TLC6983EVM: TLC6983EVM-SW-F5529
      4. TLC6984EVM: TLC6984EVM-SW-F5529
   2. Importing the Code Composer Studio (CCS) project according to the process provided in the link: Importing a CCS Project.
3. Load the program according to the process provided in the link: Building and Running Your Project.
4. (optional) Download the register map generation tool. This is a handy tool if you want to further configure the registers. For each of the supported devices there is a separate link:
   1. LP5890: LP5890 Registers Map Generation Tool
   2. LP5891: LP5891 Registers Map Generation Tool
   3. TLC6983: TLC6983 Registers Map Generation Tool
   4. TLC6984: TLC6984 Registers Map Generation Tool