Microcontrollers and the C Programming Language (MSP430)

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You will learn about Program microcontrollers with the C programming language. Use timer peripherals Use communication peripherals Use analog-to-digital converter peripherals Use a liquid crystal display (LCD) Use the MSP430 to develop embedded systems This course is ideal for individuals who are This course is meant for individuals who are not familiar with microcontrollers, the MSP430, and/or the C programming language. or For more experienced individuals, the course will also expedite the learning curve for the Texas Instruments MSP430 and Code Composer Studio integrated development environment. It is particularly useful for This course is meant for individuals who are not familiar with microcontrollers, the MSP430, and/or the C programming language. or For more experienced individuals, the course will also expedite the learning curve for the Texas Instruments MSP430 and Code Composer Studio integrated development environment.

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Summary

Title: Microcontrollers and the C Programming Language (MSP430)

Price: Free

Average Rating: 4.59

Number of Lectures: 117

Number of Quizzes: 14

Number of Published Lectures: 115

Number of Published Quizzes: 14

Number of Curriculum Items: 131

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 129

Original Price: Free

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

Program microcontrollers with the C programming language.

Use timer peripherals

Use communication peripherals

Use analog-to-digital converter peripherals

Use a liquid crystal display (LCD)

Use the MSP430 to develop embedded systems

Who Should Attend

This course is meant for individuals who are not familiar with microcontrollers, the MSP430, and/or the C programming language.

For more experienced individuals, the course will also expedite the learning curve for the Texas Instruments MSP430 and Code Composer Studio integrated development environment.

Target Audiences

This course is meant for individuals who are not familiar with microcontrollers, the MSP430, and/or the C programming language.

For more experienced individuals, the course will also expedite the learning curve for the Texas Instruments MSP430 and Code Composer Studio integrated development environment.

The course is laboratory based. Almost every lecture and section of the course leads directly to a hands-on laboratory assignment. The more practice you get using the “real world” Texas Instruments MSP430 hardware and software the more proficient you will be.

The course does not waste your time. From the very beginning, we jump right in to your first laboratory assignment – Let’s Get Started.

The course is modular in nature. Are you new to the world of microcontrollers? Great! Start at the beginning, and we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Do you have some background in microcontrollers but want to learn more? Fantastic! You can pick and choose the modules that you need.

The course is packed with information. From the beginnings of the C programming language to advanced microcontroller peripherals, the course teaches you all of the building blocks you would need to build your own electronic systems.

We use lots and lots of examples. We take you step-by-step through the lessons – each time providing sample code and documentation to make sure you are supported through the course.

We are here to help. We are educators with a singular focus of providing a meaningful experience for our students. And, while we cannot do the work for you, we are willing to work WITH you help you succeed.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: How Do I Get Started?

Lecture 1: What Is This Course All About?

Lecture 2: Course Introduction

Lecture 3: What Is a Microcontroller?

Lecture 4: What Is an Embedded System?

Lecture 5: What Is a Program?

Lecture 6: What Is an Integrated Development Environment?

Lecture 7: ACTION: How Do I Get Started?

Lecture 8: DOWNLOAD: What Do I Need For This Course?

Lecture 9: DOWNLOAD: Lets Get Started Lab Manual

Lecture 10: BONUS DOWNLOAD for the MSP-EXP430G2 Launchpad

Lecture 11: Wrap Up

Chapter 2: Binary Numbers and Digital Logic

Lecture 1: ACTION: What Are Binary and Hexadecimal Numbers?

Lecture 2: DOWNLOAD: What Are Binary Numbers?

Lecture 3: DOWNLOAD: What Are Hexadecimal Numbers?

Lecture 4: DOWNLOAD: What Are Bits, Nibbles, Bytes, And Words?

Lecture 5: DOWNLOAD: How Can I Use The Programming Calculator?

Lecture 6: ACTION: What Is Digital Logic?

Lecture 7: DOWNLOAD: What Is The AND Operator?

Lecture 8: DOWNLOAD: What Is The OR Operator?

Lecture 9: DOWNLOAD: What Is The NOT Operator?

Lecture 10: DOWNLOAD: What Is The XOR Operator?

Lecture 11: Wrap Up

Chapter 3: Whats Inside of a Microcontroller

Lecture 1: What Is Inside a Microcontroller?

Lecture 2: What Is Program Memory?

Lecture 3: What Is Data Memory?

Lecture 4: What Is a Peripheral?

Lecture 5: Wrap Up

Lecture 6: BONUS: What is a CPU?

Chapter 4: Loops in the C Programming Language

Lecture 1: ACTION: What Is a FOR Loop?

Lecture 2: DOWNLOAD: FOR Loops Lab Manual

Lecture 3: What Is a Flow Chart?

Lecture 4: DOWNLOAD: Flowchart Lab Manual

Lecture 5: ACTION: What Is a WHILE Loop?

Lecture 6: DOWNLOAD: WHILE Loops Lab Manual

Lecture 7: DOWNLOAD: What Are the Different C Variable Types?

Lecture 8: Loops Wrap up

Lecture 9: BONUS: What Are Nested Loops?

Lecture 10: BONUS DOWNLOAD: Nested Loops Lab Manual

Lecture 11: BONUS DOWNLOAD: Nested Loops Challenge

Lecture 12: BONUS DOWNLOAD: What Are the C Shorthand Operators?

Lecture 13: BONUS: Are FOR Loops and WHILE Loops Really the Same Thing?

Chapter 5: Digital Inputs, the P1.1 Button, and the IF Statement

Lecture 1: What Is a Digital Input?

Lecture 2: ACTION: What Is the P1.1 Push Button?

Lecture 3: DOWNLOAD: P1.1 Push Button Lab Manual

Lecture 4: ACTION: What Is the IF Statement?

Lecture 5: DOWNLOAD: IF Statement Lab Manual

Lecture 6: ACTION: What Are Relational Operators?

Lecture 7: DOWNLOAD: Relational Operators Lab Manual

Lecture 8: ACTION: How Do I Use More Push Buttons and LEDs?

Lecture 9: DOWNLOAD: Using External Push Buttons and LEDs Lab Manual

Lecture 10: Digital Inputs Wrap Up

Lecture 11: BONUS: What Are BREAK and CONTINUE?

Lecture 12: BONUS DOWNLOAD: BREAK and CONTINUE Lab Manual

Chapter 6: Introduction to Timer Peripherals

Lecture 1: What Is a Timer?

Lecture 2: What Can Timers Count?

Lecture 3: Introduction to Timers Wrap Up

Chapter 7: Introduction to the Watchdog Timer Peripheral

Lecture 1: What Is a Watchdog Timer?

Lecture 2: ACTION: How Do I Use the Watchdog Timer?

Lecture 3: DOWNLOAD: Watchdog Timer Peripheral Lab Manual

Lecture 4: Watchdog Timer Peripheral Wrap Up

Chapter 8: Introduction to the General Purpose Timer

Lecture 1: ACTION: How Do I Use a General Purpose Timer?

Lecture 2: DOWNLOAD: General Purpose Timer Lab Manual

Lecture 3: DOWNLOAD: Turn On the Red LED for 20s and Then Turn It Off

Lecture 4: DOWNLOAD: Repeatedly Turn On the LED for 3s and Then Off for 1s

Lecture 5: BONUS: How Can I Pet the Watchdog with a General Purpose Timer?

Lecture 6: BONUS DOWNLOAD: Petting the Watchdog with the General Purpose Timer

Chapter 9: Advanced Features of General Purpose Timers

Lecture 1: ACTION: How Do I Use Two General Purpose Timers to Count at the Same Time?

Lecture 2: DOWNLOAD: Using Two General Purpose Timers Lab Manual

Chapter 10: Using Functions to Improve Your Microcontroller Program

Lecture 1: ACTION: How Do Functions Improve Your Program?

Lecture 2: DOWNLOAD: What Is a Function?

Chapter 11: Introduction to Interrupt Service Routines

Lecture 1: ACTION: What Are Interrupt Service Routines?

Lecture 2: DOWNLOAD: What Is an Interrupt Service Routine?

Lecture 3: DOWNLOAD: ISR Challenge 1

Lecture 4: DOWNLOAD: ISR Challenge 2

Lecture 5: BONUS DOWNLOAD: How Do I Use Semi-Automatic Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Mode?

Lecture 6: BONUS DOWNLOAD: How Do I Use Automatic PWM Mode?

Lecture 7: BONUS DOWNLOAD: How Do I Use One Timer to Create Multiple Frequency Outputs?

Chapter 12: Introduction to Low Power Modes

Instructors

Mark M. Budnik
Brandt Professor of Engineering, Valparaiso University

Mark Budnik
2019 ASEE Engineering Professor of the Year

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