SimpleLink SDK TI 15.4 Stack Plugin Quick Start Guide

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

SimpleLink SDK Plugins are designed to work in tandem with the SimpleLink MCU specific SDK. This plugin is designed to work alongside the SimpleLink MSP432P4 SDK, SimpleLink MSP432E4 SDK, and the SimpleLink CC3220 SDK. The plugin relies on several core elements within those SDKs. Without a prior installation of one of the supported SimpleLink SDKs, the SimpleLink SDK TI 15.4 Stack Plugin will not work.
This guide explains how to install the SimpleLinkTM SDK TI 15.4 Stack Plugin and lists the various other tools required to get started with your first application.

2. Prerequisites

The user is expected to have the following:

3 SDK - Download and Installation

3.1 Using the SDK Plugin Online

A quick and easy way to start working with the SDK Plugin is to use TI Resource Explorer on dev.ti.com.
This online tool lets you explore the contents of the SimpleLink SDK TI 15.4 Stack Plugin. You can build the examples directly using the cloud version of Code Composer Studio.
If you choose to use the SDK online, there is no need to download anything to your local computer or install any tools.

3.2 Installing the SDK Plugin

You can also download the SimpleLink SDK TI 15.4 Stack Plugin from TI Resource Explorer or the software product page on TI’s website.

4. Updating system files in the CC1310

It is required to flash the CC1310 MAC CoProcessor with the latest coprocessor firmware. The firmware can be found in <PLUGIN_INSTALL_DIR>/tools/cc13xx_tools/cc1310_cop_firmware/.

4.1 Connecting CC1310 LaunchPad to PC

4.2 Programming the CC1310 MAC CoProcessor

See the Updating the CC1310 section of the User’s Guide.

5. QuickStart for CCS IDE ( CCS or GCC Projects )

Please see your host MCU’s SDK Quick Start Guide for instructions on how to setup your IDE and toolchain.

6. Application User guide