From f6b6663a0d63f05457306af248389566e5e00c83 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Travis Goodspeed Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:11:45 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Updated the README file to mention that we have things working. --- README.md | 30 ++++++++++++++++++------------ 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 473907f..0b47a01 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -17,23 +17,29 @@ Please give me time to verify it first. 73 from Pizza Rat City, --Travis +## Software Status + +Our firmware is freely available in this repository, compiling with +the standard MSP430 compiler packages that ship with Debian. It +consists of a Clock, a Stopwatch, an RPN Calculator, and a Hex Memory +Viewer, all written in C. + +Additionally, we've written out own client for the CC430's BootStrap +Loader (BSL). You might find it handy for other projects involving +that chip, or other MSP430F5 and MSP430F6 chips without USB. + ## Hardware Status -This replacement board is based around the CC430F6137, which combines +Our replacement board is based around the CC430F6137, which combines an MSP430 microcontroller with an LCD controller and a sub-GHz radio. The initial version, the GoodWatch10, lacks a filter chain for the radio and is only useful for verifying the correctness of the -non-radio portion of the design. It is believed to be correct, but -has not yet been manufactured or assembled for verification. +non-radio portion of the design. The design is confirmed to be +functional, and Travis is wearing one for daily use. -Assembly is a bit difficult, as components are 0201 wherever possible -and the central chip is QFN. - -## Software Status - -The firmware has not yet been written. We will aim for a -GCC-compatible image, focusing first on battery life and watch -functionality, only later on fancy radio features. Because of limited -power availability, initial applications will be transmit-only. +Assembly of the GoodWatch10 is a bit difficult, as components are 0201 +wherever possible and the central chip is QFN. We'll be correcting +this by switching to 0402 parts for the GoodWatch20, at the same time +that we add a Sub-GHz radio and chip antenna.