HackingEDU: Getting Started with the TM4C LaunchPad

Hello HackingEDU hackers! If you are reading this then you have made the excellent choice to try out the TI LaunchPad. Below you will find out about getting started. We recommend using Energia IDE or CCS Cloud in a Hackathon for added speed. Energia is based on Wiring/Arduino APIs so if you are familiar with those you will be right at home and if it is your first time it is easy to pick up.

1. Setup your IDE - Energia IDE or CCS Cloud

2. Install your drivers

    Energia IDE - You will need to manually update your drivers through device manager. Right click the ICDI device and update drivers, navigate to the folder you just downloaded. If you use windows 8 or 10 you may need to follow these instructions to allow unsigned drivers.  

   CCS Cloud - The browser will give you instructions on how to setup the environment. It will automatically install your drivers.

3. Code

4. Profit!

You will have two choices for your processor. Both are powerful ARM Cortex-M4 32-bit microcontrollers.

>> The TM4C123 has 80MHz CPU, 40 pins with male and female headers, on board RGB LED + 2 Push buttons, and lots of peripherals available. 

http://energia.nu/pin-maps/guide_tm4c123launchpad/

>> The TM4C129 has a 120MHz CPU, 80 pins with male and female headers, LEDs + 2 Push buttons and even more peripherals. It also has Ethernet so you can connect to the Internet if you have an Ethernet cable handy (Use the Ethernet library in Energia).

http://energia.nu/pin-maps/guide_tm4c129launchpad/

TM4C129 Getting Stated Video

You may also get a chance to use the sensor hub BoosterPack. You can see some sample code below.