MSP430 - The Launch Pad And The Arduino

MSP430

MSP430 is something similar to Arduino. I look at that in the same way I look at Arduino with some disadvantages and advantages.

Arduino is 5V operated, it also has 3.3V versions. But comparatively MSP430 MCUs that operate at 3.3V consumes less power.

Programming MSP430s using the launchpad have become easier due to the Energia IDE which is similar to Arduino IDE and supports most of the libraries built for Arduino IDE.

For more information on MSP430s and the launchpad take a look at http://energia.nu/