The ti chronos is a wrist watch with a built in programmable ism band rf transmitter. However, we must warn you that downloading elprotronic flashpro430 gangpro430 for tis msp430 from an external source releases fdm lib from any responsibility. Go to the bottom of this post for the link to download the code. Most of the current code was translated from the original library released by texas instruments at 1st april 2010. Hello, there is a way of getting the ez430 communicating with the arduino. Mar 09, 2015 the ez430 chronos is the worlds first wearable wireless development system that comes in a sports watch. So, i modified tis data logger sample project ccs to record xyz data. The only difference between each version is the rf operating frequency that is supported outofthebox. Actually, i really want to buy this socalled wearable device on january 2011 to conduct some research about wireless sensor network. I unplugged the ez430 from the usb cable asap and nearly crushed my mouse when clicking on the no button. Oct 24, 2010 this is my first attempt to create simple application for the ez430 chronos watch. Having multiple operating frequencies available allows for the chronos to comply with regional rf regulations worldwide.
System utilities downloads elprotronic fetpro430 lite version for tis msp430 by elprotronic inc. In the video i show the different functions inside the watch, and how it can communicate with the computer and be used. Buy now development tools technical documents video features kit contents kit overview the ez430chronos is a. Pricing and availability on millions of electronic components from digikey electronics. Its a nice hardware choice because it includes an accelerometer, temperature sensor, and rf link to a usb dongle. Using the ni visa serial library, its very simple to create vis to talk to the watch. Texas instruments ez430chronos workshop pdf download. Ti provides sample program for data logging using ez430 chronos watch. Depending on the model you get, it supports 433, 868, or 915 mhz. This is my first attempt to create simple application for the ez430 chronos watch. Without the most uptodate version of your browser, you can still watch youtube videos, but you may have problems using youtubes newer features.
It will wirelessly pair with the chronos to do the following. I recently bought the the chronos watch 433 mhz version. Buy now development tools technical documents video features kit contents kit overview the ez430chronos is a highly integrated, wearable wireless. Installing ez430chronos wireless watch control center in. It may be used as a reference platform for watch systems, a personal display for personal area networks, as a wireless sensor node for remote data collection, or simply as a watch. Unboxing and demonstration of the ez430chronos watch from texas instruments. Elgeeko, a ni forum member created a vi to interface with the ez430chronos watch. Chronos cc430f67 mcu ez430 chronos is a highly integrated, wearable wireless development system that comes in a sports watch. Sep 23, 2011 unboxing and demonstration of the ez430 chronos watch from texas instruments. Tis new ez430chronos revolutionizes the design of wireless networking applications customizable development environment within a sports watch propels development based on tis cc430 mcu. Ez430chronos868 texas instruments 16 bit development kit.
I was excited when receiving the ti ez430 chronos watch. Demo videos the watch controlling lights detailed view of vera control panel description. Anything relating to tis ez430chronos watch reddit. I have received texas instruments ez430chronos wireless watch from my friend iwan setiawan on july 20. Msp430f5509 is a low power microcontroller with 16bit risc cpu, 16bit registers, integrated usb 2. Nov 21, 2010 data logging using ez430chronos watch part 2. Does anyone know anything about how to prevent this. The students report contains an analysis of the signal. It may be used as a reference platform for watch systems, a personal display for personal area networks, or. But this month, i just have a time to play with this stuff.
I just received my new ez430 by having it overnighted from digikey. The ez430chronos is the worlds first wearable wireless development system that comes in a sports watch. The ez430 f20 is a complete msp430 development tool including all the hardware and software to evaluate the msp430f20 and develop a complete project in a convenient usb stick form factor. I flashed the watch via iar emebedded workbench with the firmware provided by ez430 chronos software package rev. The production date on the back of the packaging is. The ez430rf2500t target board is an outofthe box wireless system that may be used with the usb debugging interface, as a standalone system with or. This project provides a firmware for tis ez430chronos sports watch. Antonio maglaras has posted a slightly modified version of the ez430 chronos watch. Ez430chronos433 from texas instruments specification. Texas instruments ez430chronos wireless watch development. Ti ez430 chronos slightly modified firmware youtube. Ez430 chronos watch firmware with modifications fourthreeoh. The ez430chronos is a highly integrated, wearable wireless development system based for the cc430 in a sports watch.
Inside the pouch youll find a ti chronos ez430 wristwatch with the band removed. The ez430 chronos is a highly integrated, wearable wireless development system that comes in a sports watch. Also can you please suggest what changes should i make in rf parameters for my watch 433 mhz. Preface slau292 november 2009 read this first if you need assistance if you have any feedback or questions, support for the msp430 device and the ez430chronosis. I am glad that there are few people actually use the firmware to log the accelerometer data from the ez430watch. There are 3 different versions of the ez430 chronos kit available, the ez430 chronos 433, 868, and 915. A quick unedited tutorial on how to fix your rf access point when using windows 10. It may be used as a reference platform for watch systems, a personal display for personal area networks, or as a wireless sensor node for remote data collection. Want to be notified of new releases in poelziopenchronos. All info about the watch is in the ez430 chronos wiki. Download elprotronic flashpro430 gangpro430 for tis.
This project provides a firmware for tis ez430 chronos sports watch. Use the link below and download elprotronic flashpro430 gangpro430 for tis msp430 legally from the developers site. Download free elprotronic fetpro430 lite version for. The ez430chronos is a highly integrated, wireless development system that provides. Just bought a ti usb development stick ez430f20 from a major electronic parts vendor dk, lot 01979503. It may be used as a reference platform for watch systems, a personal display for personal area networks or as a wireless sensor node for remote data collection. The ez430 chronos watch may be disassembled to be reprogrammed with a custom application and includes an ez430 usb programming interface. Texas instruments ez430chronos wireless watch development tool 433mhz. When i insert the usb dongle white, the led lights for a moment and turns off and the status in control center always is access point is off. Also browsing youtube will give you an idea of what people have done using ucs. Interfacing the ez430 chronos with labview fourthreeoh. This video will demonstrate how to assembledisassemble the ez430chronos watch for programming and debugging purposes. It now seems like the acclerometer and the altitude meter are not working anymore. Ez430chronos868 by texas instruments embedded system.
In this video, i did the unboxing and show the default firmware. I unplugged the ez430 from the usb cable asap and nearly crushed my mouse when clicking on the n. I started by modifying the sportwatch sample application using ti code composer. The ez430 chronos is a highly integrated, wearable wireless development system based for the cc430 in a sports watch. The chronos receiver creates a virtual serial com port on a pc. Openchronos open source firmware for the ti ez430chronos watch. May 19, 2014 installing ez430chronos wireless watch control center in ubuntu posted on may 19, 2014 by astonix 2 comments i have received texas instruments ez430chronos wireless watch from my friend iwan setiawan on july 20. Please download the ez430chronos firmware update tool from bm innovations at. The ez430f20 is a complete msp430 development tool including all the hardware and software to evaluate the msp430f20 and develop a complete project in a convenient usb stick form factor. Ez430chronos868 texas instruments rfif and rfid digikey.
I use my ti chronos watch to control my bedroom light. Z430 ez430chronos temperature sensor interface with pic 3 axis accelerometer cc430f67 aec128 simpliciti texas instruments ez430chronos cc1101 msp430 text. Ez430 chronos watch firmware with modifications four. I dont think ti is really targeting hobbyists at all with this particular. Nov 06, 2010 data logging using ez430 chronos watch part 1.
Trusted windows pc download elprotronic fetpro430 lite version for tis msp430 3. The ez430chronos is a highly integrated, wearable wireless development system that comes in a sports watch. Time seconds altitude barometer in hpa alarm accelerometer zaxi. Ez430chronos868 texas instruments 16 bit development. Ti provides sample program for data logging using ez430chronos watch. Leave any questions below and let me know how your deving goes. When the dongle is present, i see an usb com3 port in the ports section of device manager.
I plugged it in this morning and the first thing that popped up was the dreaded firmware update dialog. Unboxing and demonstration of the ez430 chronos watch from texas instruments. Sep 04, 20 ez430 chronos watch firmware with modifications. View and download texas instruments ez430 chronos workshop online. Chronos ez430 rf access point driver windows 10 fix youtube.
Temperature, wireless, usb data logger, watch development tool ez430chronos on. Openchronos open source firmware for the ti ez430chronos watch poelziopenchronos. If nothing happens, download github desktop and try again. Ez430chronos868 transceiver for use with cc430 from texas instruments. Z430 ez430 chronos temperature sensor interface with pic 3 axis accelerometer cc430f67 aec128 simpliciti texas instruments ez430 chronos cc1101 msp430 text. I have just little experience in java, no idea how microcontrollers work at all. Download the latest ez430chronos software and source code installer for windows slac341. Texas instruments ez430 chronos development kit modified stock firmware. The ez430 chronos control center allows you to see most of the functionality of the chronos in action. Texas instruments ez430 chronos wireless watch development tool 433mhz. View and download texas instruments ez430 chronos user manual online.
The watch works out of the box with this plugin and does not require any custom firmware or additional hardware. Elgeeko, a ni forum member created a vi to interface with the ez430 chronos watch. Plot accelerometer data calibrate the accelerometer, temperature altimeter sensor enables motionbased control of the mouse enables wireless control of powerpoint. Preface slau292c november 2009 revised december 2010 read this first if you need assistance if you have any feedback or questions, support for the msp430 devices and the ez430chronos. Made the change to f as directed by dumarjo and then both driver installations worked fine. Update your browser for the best viewing experience. Texas instruments ez430chronos user manual pdf download. However, the code only logs ambient temperature and altitude. In the video i show the different functions inside the watch.
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