Our website provides a free download of ez430chronos 1. First you need to download the software and documentation bundle. Fully modular opensource firmware for the ez430 chronos using tis new msp430elfgcc. Antonio maglaras has posted a slightly modified version of the ez430 chronos watch. Resolved where are the ez430 chronos firmware sources. The ez430 chronos offers temperature and battery voltage measurement and is complete with a usbbased cc1111 wireless interface to a pc. The ez430 f20 supports the code composer studio and iar embedded workbench integrated development environments to provide full emulation with the option. The most popular versions among the software users are 1.
Aug 24, 2016 download ti ez430 chronos firmware for free. A few days ago i decided to buy the ez430 chronos development kit. Sep 12, 2010 i was excited when receiving the ti ez430 chronos watch. Users guide slau227eseptember 2007revised april 2009 ez430rf2500 development tool the ez430rf2500 is a complete usbbased msp430 wireless development tool providing all the.
The 433mhz kit is different than the other versions in both software and hardware. Now that the chronos is out, we need an ez430 rf433 868 915 like the ez430 rf2500 development tool. Technical details and instructions for chronos cc430 user guide. Apr 10, 20 even so, it might be good enough for your purposes.
Having multiple operating frequencies available allows for the chronos to comply with regional rf regulations worldwide. 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. There are 3 different versions of the ez430chronos kit available, the ez430chronos 433, 868, and 915. The software lies within development tools, more precisely help. 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 only difference between each version is the rf operating frequency that is supported outofthebox. Fcc id application submitted by texas instruments incorporated for the ez430chronos915 is a development tool to evaluate ti less than 1ghz cc430f67 systemonchip for fcc id z64chronoswm9.
Ez430chronos868 texas instruments 16 bit development kit. The ez430chronos workshop is a 2hour introduction on how to develop with the ez430chronos. This project provides a firmware for tis ez430 chronos sports watch. Pricing and availability on millions of electronic components from digikey electronics.
Texas instruments ez430chronos wireless watch development. Depending on the model you get, it supports 433, 868, or. The battery pack with the expansion board is used to remotely run firmware on an ez430rf2500t target board see figure 1. Ez430 chronos watch firmware with modifications four. Today, ill just post some pictures of the kit and provide some descriptions. Texas instruments ez430chronos workshop pdf download. The firmware code is also conceptually simpler and smaller which leaves room for more modules applications. I flashed the watch via iar emebedded workbench with the firmware provided by ez430 chronos software package rev.
In addition to a new version of the pc software, firmware updates of the rf access point and the ez430chronos wrist module are required. Look the link above for details on the configuration. I recently bought the the chronos watch 433 mhz version. This ez430 sports watch firmware is based on tis sports watch project version v1. So, i modified tis data logger sample project ccs to record xyz data. You should use the low channels 902904, etc to get the least attenuation. In comparison to the total number of users, most pcs are running the os windows 7 sp1 as well as windows 10. Right click on the chronos device and install the driver that came with the chronos software. Sign up openchronos open source firmware for the ti. The ez430chronos is the worlds first wearable wireless. Ez430chronos868 texas instruments 16 bit development. However, the code only logs ambient temperature and altitude. Ti ez430chronos development watch dev10019 sparkfun.
This video will demonstrate how to assembledisassemble the ez430chronos watch for programming and debugging purposes. This project provides a firmware for tis ez430chronos sports watch. The ez430chronos offers temperature and battery voltage measurement and is complete with a usbbased cc1111 wireless interface to a pc. It comes in a convenient usbattached flashdrivesized package and can be programmed and debugged entirely with a gnu toolchain. Flow chart of flash based wireless update software on ez430chronos wrist module. Ez430chronos rf access point connection to cc debugger. The watch works out of the box with this plugin and does not require any custom firmware or additional hardware. After about 10 minutes, i closed iar and restarted it. The firmware adds many new functions and extensions for existing menus. Time seconds altitude barometer in hpa alarm accelerometer zaxis xaxis, yaxis line 2. The ez430 rf2500 uses the iar embedded workbench integrated development environment ide or. For more specific information on the ez430rf2500, visit the texas instruments.
Mar 09, 2015 the ez430 chronos is the worlds first wearable wireless development system that comes in a sports watch. Mar 22, 2011 texas instruments ez430chronos wireless watch unboxing ive just received the ez430chronos development tool i ordered last week after 2 working days by fedex. Ez430 chronos watch buzzer is it possible to use python to activate chronoss buzzer. Ez430 chronos watch buzzer is it possible to use python to activate chronos s buzzer. Iar or ccs firmware update tool adds rfbsl documentation 1.
The ez430chronos watch may be disassembled to be reprogrammed with a custom application and includes an ez430 usb programming interface. Code composer studio v4 or the iar workbench can be used. According to ez430 chronos development tool users guide slau292 page 34. In order to record temperature data in your ez430 chronos development kit, youll need to update the firmware to use chronos datalogger. The ez430chronos is a highly integrated, wearable wireless development system based for the cc430 in a sports watch. This happens during the installation of the demo software package slac341, which contains two different sets of examples. Having a sub1ghz target board like the ez430 rf2500t for the same price or less would be awesome. Nov 06, 2010 ti provides sample program for data logging using ez430chronos watch.
It now seems like the acclerometer and the altitude meter are not working anymore. Ez430chronos868 by texas instruments embedded system. The ez430 chronos is a highly integrated, wearable wireless development system based for the cc430 in a sports watch. Download the ez430rf2500sehdemo and source code slac219 from the ez430rf2500seh development tool web page or from the included cd.
I flashed the watch via iar emebedded workbench with the firmware provided by ez430chronos software package rev. The ez430 chronos workshop is a 2hour introduction on how to develop with the ez430 chronos. The ez430chronos, ez430 emulator for programming integrated. In this video, i did the unboxing and show the default firmware. The ez430 rf2500 is a complete usbbased msp430 wireless development tool providing all the hardware and software to evaluate the msp430f2274 microcontroller and cc2500 2. Ez430chronos868 texas instruments rfif and rfid digikey. The ez430chronos offers temperature and battery voltage measurement and is. I clicked yes to update the firmware and there was a progress box. Resolved ez430 chronos firmware code composer studio. The ez430f20 supports the code composer studio and iar embedded workbench integrated development environments to provide full emulation with the option. There are 3 different versions of the ez430 chronos kit available, the ez430 chronos 433, 868, and 915. The production date on the back of the packaging is.
Since i did not really find a clear example of this when i was searching how to adapt the existing firmware i thought id. The ez430tm development tool, central hub for nearby wireless sensors such as pedometers and heart rate monitors. Texas instruments ez430chronos wireless watch unboxing. Approved frequencies, user manuals, photos, and wireless reports. Cc430, hardware, software handson experience with the ez430 chronos. Our website provides a free download of ez430 chronos 1. 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.
You are somewhat lucky because, the way filter work, they attenuate less above the center than they do below the center. First start the chronos control center, click on the wireless update tab, click on browse to select the chronos datalogger firmware file matching your hardware. The ez430 chronos watch may be disassembled to be reprogrammed with a custom application and includes an ez430 usb programming interface. While about 53% of users of ez430 chronos come from the united states, it is also popular in united kingdom and germany. 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. Page 28 chronos rf bsl use rfbsl menu in your chronos menu in conjunction chronos control center to program it without opening for example you can get the watch to its initial state with all the ppt and heart rate monitor features by flashing the standard code into it. When the dongle is present, i see an usb com3 port in the ports section of device manager. 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. Aug 26, 2011 ti ez430 chronos watch, quick guide tutorial to hacking the firmware. So, a 868 chronos will work better at 915 than a 915 chronos will at 868. While about 53% of users of ez430chronos come from the united states, it is also popular in united kingdom and germany. Have been googling for the past few hours and cant seem to find any documentation github project that can help to achieve what i need. Go to the bottom of this post for the link to download the code. Installing ez430chronos wireless watch control center in.
Ez430 chronos watch firmware with modifications fourthreeoh. Chronos access point firmware in ez430chronos software. Ez430chronos868 transceiver for use with cc430 from texas instruments. This watch works fine with the usb adapter to communicate back to a pc, but what if we want to have the watch communicate with embedded systems. Sign up openchronos open source firmware for the ti ez430chronos watch. Temperature data logging with ti ez430chronos watch. Anything with builtin firmware or software is only going to be compatible with x, y and z out of the box.