TI Launchpad not limited to value line chips

[SXRguyinMA]

http://hackaday.com/2010/09/28/launchpad-not-limited-to-value-line-chips/

[crenn]

I'll refer to comments in the article:


The LaunchPad can be used as a programmer for any MSP430 which supports the SBW interface. The value-line intended limitation refers simply to the DIP socket on the board, with it’s pinout. The user’s guide even states that it can be used to program anything with the SBW interface.

The problem people will have is with the small pin size (DIP is easy, TSSOP... not so much).