What programming environment do you use to program the launchpad?
I have a couple TI launchpads but the software that came from the
download link does not want to compile (error message).
Perhaps you know an alternative?
Regarding the tedious ESD discussion, I see it as cutting corners. We
cut corners here all the time, for example who does really bake parts
before soldering if the moisture sensitivity level would require it?
Why do most homebrew boards use no solder mask?
You do always use laser cut solder paste stencils, right?
It's all a question of risk vs. cost to avoid it (a wire strung to
your metal table leg does not constitute proper ESD safe working
environment). Since the consequences are minor, I see no problem with
avoiding the cost and seeing what happens (which so far is nothing at
all). Works fine for me and many others, your experience may vary.
ST
On Sun, Dec 25, 2011 at 11:24 PM, clausundercover <cclaus@...> wrote:
> But when playing with my $5 TI launchpad I stay on my leather recliner with my laptop on one side and with the USB board hanging next to it. I would regret my convenience more by obeying the "rules" then having my board toasted once.
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