Getting Started with the

Internet of Things (IoT)

using the Texas
Instruments CC3200
Featuring:
CC3200 SimpleLink Wi-Fi LaunchPad

Monday, June 15
2:15 – 3:45 pm
Room 606 Presenter: Dr. Thad B. Welch, P.E.
But before we start - a quick survey
• Educator
• Teaching assistant
• Student
• You teach microprocessors
• You teach communications
• You teach a project-based course
• You own an IoT device
• None of the above …
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Outline
• Quickly … what is the IoT?
• Hardware hands on with Energia … coding example to
make an LED blink
• How to configure your personal development system
• Continued … what is the IoT?
• TEMBOO Yahoo weather example
• Weather example … extended
• Creating a simple APP
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 Quickly … what is the IoT?

A diverse collection of technologies and devices designed to connect everyday objects

to the Cloud to keep track of people, assets and events effortlessly and in real-time,
providing enhanced personal and societal awareness and control 4
The Evolution of the IoT
Internet
of Things
Total number of things

50 billion
Things connected devices
by 2020
on the Internet
Things talk to
each other and
Connected the Internet
Things Things talk
directly to the
Internet
Things
No direct
connection to
the Internet

Time
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Hardware Hands On
• Verify board configuration
• Jumpers are correct
• Plugged into the computer
• Launch Energia
• Run the example, File – Example – Basics – Blink
• LED on the CC3200 should now be blinking
• Let’s quickly look at the code

Now you are a hardware ninja!

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FYI … how to configure your personal
development system
• http://energia.nu/pin-maps/guide_cc3200launchpad/
• Have a CC3200, a micro USB cable, and a jumper wire
• Install Energia version 15
• Verify all jumper connections
• Update the CC3200 firmware (optional)
• Install the CC3200 drivers, Allow the drivers to load … completely
• Connect the CC3200 to your computer using the USB cable
• Launch Energia
• Set your device COM port (Tools – Serial Port – COMxx)
• Select your hardware (Tools – Board – CC3200)
• Select an example (File – Example – Basics – Blink) and “Upload” it 9
Only TI has all the IoT building blocks
Gateway,
Nodes Bridge or
Cloud
Router

MCUs Processor MCUs

Multicore
s
Processor
s

Wired & Sensors Processor Wired & Analog

Wireless s Wireless Signal
Connectivi Connectivi Chain
ty ty
Analog Power Analog Power Power
Signal Manageme Signal Manageme Manageme
Chain nt Chain nt nt
Requirements for MCU to be ideal for IoT
• Energy efficiency
• Embedded architecture with a rich software ecosystem
• Portfolio breadth to enable
–Software scalability
–Meet different levels of performance & a robust mix of I/O
interfaces
• Cost-effectiveness
• Quality and reliability
• Security
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MCU in IoT system architectures
MCU and RF SOC MCU as Host MCU as Host and running MCU as Sensor Hub or
Network Stack Power management to
Host MPU

Architecture MCU +
MCU RF MCU RF Appl
RF MPU
Stack
Appl Appl Appl

Stack Stack Stack MSP430 RF

ULP
task

Example CC430 CC3100 + MSP430 F5xx CC2560 + MSP430 F5xx; WL18xx + AM335x +
CC3200 TRF79xx MSP430 F5xx
MCU Memory Max Min Max Task-dependent
needs
MCU Flexibility/ Min Max Middle Max
Scalability

MCU Cost $$$ $ $$ Task-dependent

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Benefits for Internet of Things
Industry standard
Build Internet applications quickly,
BSD socket APIs for
reuse industry available Internet code
TCP/IP communication

Small driver footprint Enable integration with low-cost

down to 6KB host code MCUs like MSP430

HW crypto engine for Establish TLS connection in 150mSec for fast and
TLS/SSL Internet security secured user experience

Wi-Fi® sensors stay connected to the network for

Low power radio and
over a year using
advanced low power modes
two AA batteries
SmartConfigTM Technology
Enables customers to set up headless devices easily
world’s best Wi-Fi®
and fast
provisioning tool
Fast time to market
TI modules certified for WW
Save customers over $50K of test cost and test time
regulatory and Wi-Fi Alliance
per product family
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CC3200 Software Development Kit (SDK)
Traditional Path
• Use the SDK to get started quickly with
over 50 C code examples and sample
applications
• http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/CC
32xx_SDK_Sample_Applications
Energia Path
• Use the Energia WiFi library and other
derived libraries to create application code
using the Wiring framework
• www.energia.nu/reference/wifi 14
Making MADE simple
With the TI LaunchPad

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Hardware & Software
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The LaunchPad Concept

Rapidly Prototype
TI Solutions with
Modular Hardware,
Intuitive Software,
& Community Support
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The LaunchPad Ecosystem
Everything you need to start microcontroller development
Hardware + Software + Community
LaunchPads & BoosterPacks
Development tools based on TI microcontrollers, including MSP430,
C2000, TM4C, & Hercules. They are affordable & include everything
you need to start microcontroller development! Plug-in modules for
the LaunchPad add new functionality including capacitive touch,
wireless, motor control, dynamic lighting, sensors & more.
Intuitive Software
Teach your LaunchPad new tricks using easy-to-use software tools.
LaunchPad is supported by a wide range of software tools ranging from
beginner-level software to full-featured professional development
environments.
Engaged Community
Share projects and ask questions with LaunchPad community
members and TI engineers located all over the world using online
forums and communications tools. 17
• Low-cost LaunchPad kits from MSP430, MSP432, TM4C, C2000, Hercules & Connectivity
starting at $9.99
• Open designs & modular hardware enables developers to create complete TI-enabled
system solutions
• Add power management, wireless capabilities, sensors, displays & more to your TI MCU-
based LaunchPad by stacking multiple BoosterPacks. Ranging from $10-$60
• Hundreds of code examples to get up and running quickly using intuitive software tools
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Why TI LaunchPad is better?
• Price • Performance and Variety
• HW Debugger • Multiple supported SW paths
• TI online resources
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LaunchPad is TI’s Common Denominator
Modular hardware enables developers to explore new ideas quickly

Sub-1GHz NFC/RFID WiFi ZigBee BLE Bluetooth

(CC110L) (TRF7970A) (CC3100) (CC2530) (CC2541) (CC2564)

Wireless BoosterPacks enabled by TI transceivers

Thermocouple MEMS Temp Sensor ePaper Display LiPo Battery SensorHub
BoosterPack BoosterPack BoosterPack BoosterPack BoosterPack
(ADS1118) (TMP006) (RePaper) (BQ fuel gauge) (various sensors)

Additional BoosterPacks for analog, sensors, displays & more

from TI, Third Parties & Maker community.

LaunchPad kits featuring TI MCUs & standardized BoosterPack

interface
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MSP430 TM4C C2000 Hercules CC3200

(Ultra-Low Power) (ARM Cortex M4F) (Real-time Control) (Safety) (MCU + WiFi)
Want to see the LaunchPad in action?
Check out these links:
Scrolling Marquee ePaper BoosterPack
with 8x8 LED for ultra-low power
Matrix displays
http://bit.ly/1imK8jw BoosterPack http://bit.ly/MqcL4g

K-type Monitor
Thermocouple accelerometer
BBQ Companion wirelessly with
BoosterPack CC110L SubGHz RF
http://bit.ly/1eMWm0P
http://bit.ly/1fFMBVc BoosterPack

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www.launchyourdesign.com
SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi® CC3200 LaunchPads
ARM® Cortex™ M4 based SoC with integrated Wi-Fi connectivity
Target MCU: CC3200 & CC3200MOD
BoosterPack Pinout: 40-pin
Specs:
• 80MHz
• external Flash support / 256 kB RAM
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n standards
• Station, AP, and Wi-Fi Direct Roles
• ADC, I2S, I2C,UART, SPI

Why this LaunchPad?

Connectivity for IoT Applications

$29.99 All in one solution for Wi-Fi

CC3200-LAUNCHXL & CC3200MODLAUNCHXL

LaunchPad in the cloud
Cloud-connected LaunchPads offer support for various
cloud partners & protocols via WiFi or Ethernet.
LaunchPad & IoT
a bird’s eye view
Cloud Service Cloud services
Provider Access to data,
dashboards, etc

TM4C129 CC3200
(MCU + (MCU +
Ethernet) RF IoT Gateways WiFi SoC) RF
LaunchPad Booster LaunchPad Booster
Your portal to the cloud
Pack Pack
Ethernet WiFi
LaunchPads MCU RF BoosterPacks
- MSP430F5529
- MSP430FR596
LaunchPad - Zigbee
- SubGHz RF
Wireless MCU + MCU + RF SoC
LaunchPads
- MSP430G2 - Bluetooth Nodes RF SoC
- CC3200 MCU + WiFi
- MSP432P401R
BoosterPack - 6LoWPan Connecting your LaunchPad
- TM4C123G - NFC
- TM4C1294 devices
 CODE!

For FREE! 25
LaunchPad Software Tools
Making it easier & providing multiple points of entry
Rapid Prototyping Evaluation Advanced

Energia CCS Cloud CCS & Pro Tools

Light-weight, Community-driven, Browser-based code editor and Fully-capable dev environments
Wiring-based IDE for quick evaluation Resource Explorer from TI & third parties

Intuitive coding environment Fast start & no installation Full debug capability & more
• Simplified interface provides an • Browser based code editing tool • Set breakpoints, watch variables,
easy-to-use code editor, serial to get you started quickly (MSP430 step through code & more
monitor & compiler and MSP432 supported at this time)
Import Energia projects
Highly-abstracted API framework Use Energia, TI-RTOS & more • Need more features from your
• Functional APIs make it easy for • Cross Platform and allows you to development environment?
developers to start controlling hardware upload firmware using TI Cloud Agent Seemlessly import your Energia
Community-driven Resource Explorer integration sketches into Code Composer Studio!
• Completely open source & driven by • Access Resource Explorer to get
the community the latest code examples, design
files, and more.
• IDE | Language | Community

• Open source & community driven

• Wiring-based code enabling multi-

architecture abstraction & source code
compatibility across supported
LaunchPads

• Fork of the popular Wiring framework

– the basis of the Arduino IDE

• Robust collection of intuitive APIs for

controlling your LaunchPad’s I/O

• Immediately develop code for I2C, UART,

PWM, ADCs, SPI & more
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Complete documentation can be found at www.energia.nu

Energia Abstraction
Fly high above the bits & bytes { 1
Boils it down to line of code }
The Energia Difference
• Send & receive wireless data within minutes using
simple APIs
– Radio.begin(parameters);
– Radio.Transmit(parameters);
– Radio.receiverOn(parameters);

• 100% source code compatibility/consistent APIs

across MCU, including MSP430, MSP432, C2000
& TM4C LaunchPads
• All with a simple & intuitive code editing tool
• Start sending & receiving RF data for
<$40 & <10 minutes.
– 2 LaunchPads + 2 CC110L RF BoosterPacks + Energia

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Code Composer Studio Cloud
• Browser based code editing tool
to get your started quickly

• Access Resource Explorer to get

the latest code examples, design
files, and more.

• Cross Platform and allows you

to upload firmware using TI
Cloud Agent

• Supports MSP430 & MSP432

LaunchPads

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Code Composer Studio 6
• Eclipse-based IDE for professional
firmware developers that supports
all TI processors

• CCS App Center allows you to stay

current with the latest plugins and
updates

• Use tools such as Energy Trace,

GRACE, and more to optimize your
workflow and application

• Resource Explorer exposes thousands

of code examples
and technical materials
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Download CCS Desktop at ti.com/ccstudio

Energia Import in CCSv6+
• Import an Energia sketch into Code Composer Studio v6 & pick up right where you left off.
• CCS introduces full debug capability & other professional features to further optimize your design.
• Modularize your code & leverage Energia APIs & libraries within CCS
• Enable “hybrid” projects that leverage low-level C, assembly & even abstracted Energia APIs
enabling a developer maximum flexibility during code development.

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The Community

www.43oh.com http://e2e.ti.com

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The Community
Get support from TI & the online community!
• http://e2e.ti.com
• Supported 24/7 by TI engineers!
• Over 1 million Q&As available on-demand
• Get support on TI’s complete portfolio from
microcontrollers to analog to connectivity

• www.43oh.com
• ~20,000 active members
• ~60 forum users online at any given time!
• Active & friendly online community & blog for the
LaunchPad ecosystem!
• Home to much of the Energia community
Cloud Demo(s)

• WiFi library - Simple Web Server

• Use Temboo to Get Yahoo Weather Report
• Use Temboo to query Wolfram Alpha
• Use Temboo to write to a Google spreadsheet
• Use Temboo to send an SMS using Twilio
• Use Temboo and Nexmo to control your
LaunchPad with your phone

Now you are a cloud ninja! 35

www.energia.nu/CC3200-LAUNCHXL

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Weather … continued
• Let’s prototype a pushbutton activated getWeather
device that queries Yahoo Weather for data
• Sign up for Temboo
• Open the lab solution in Energia and modify for our
Wi-Fi Access Point. Upload to the LaunchPad
• When you push SW2 you will see the weather info in
your serial monitor.

Now you are a cloud ninja!

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Thad’s discussion of … creating a simple
iOS application

TI Dragon … battery powered CC3200

with app controlled music and blinking
LEDs

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Where to go next: www.ti.com/launchpad
TI’s official LaunchPad portal

Get specs, order hardware, find software tools, and

download datasheets and design files
Sign up for a
myTI account! 39
Appendix
• Temboo Tutorial can be found at
www.energia.nu/temboo
• The Temboo website does an excellent
job of explaining how to get started with
the APIs and helps you generate Energia
code.
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Please come to the TI booth
Thank you!
www.ti.com/launchpad

www.energia.nu

www.temboo.com/hardware/ti
Backup

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CC110L Sub-1GHz RF BoosterPack (433, 868, 915MHz)
Start developing wireless applications immediately!

• Manufacturer: Anaren / TI
• Part #: 430BOOST-CC110L
• MSRP: $19.99 (includes 2 RF BoosterPacks!)
• Feature List:
– Based on TI CC110L SubGHz RF transceiver
– SPI interface between RF module & MCU
– FCC/IC certified module
– Includes AIR BoosterPack Stack software
– Enabling Star network & p2p topologies
– Includes pre-programmed MSP devices 43

• Learn more @ www.ti.com/boosterpacks

CC3100 SimpleLink Wi-Fi BoosterPack
LaunchPad in the cloud
• Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
• Part #: CC3100BOOST
• MSRP: $19.99
• Feature List:
– CC3100 WiFi Transceiver
• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
• Embedded IPv4 TCP/IP stack
– Small form factor
– Complete software solutions & features
TI’s unique SimpleLink technology 44

• Learn more @ www.ti.com/boosterpacks

Sharp ® Memory LCD BoosterPack
Add capacitive touch and display capabilities with 1 board!
• Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
• Part #: 430BOOST-SHARP96
• MSRP: $19.99
• Feature List:
– Sharp LS013B4DN04 Memory LCD
• 1.3" inch screen offering 96 x 96 pixels
• Ultra-Low-Power consumption
• Display controlled serially using SPI
– Software enabled by TI’s software libraries
• Graphics Library Support
• Capacitive Touch Library Support 45

• Learn more @ www.ti.com/boosterpacks

Kentec QVGA TFT LCD BoosterPack
Add resistive touch and display capabilities with 1 board!
• Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
• Part #: BOOSTXL-K350QVG-S1
• MSRP: $24.99
• Feature List:
– Kentec TFT LCD (P/N: K350QVG-V2-F)
– 3.5 inch QVGA (320x240 resolution)
– SPI Interface
– 4-wire resistive touch screen
– White LED Backlight + driver circuit
– Complies with the BoosterPack standard
for use with 20 and 40 pin LaunchPads 46

• Learn more @ www.ti.com/boosterpacks

Infrared (IR) BoosterPack Plug-in Module
Start developing remote control applications today!
• Manufacturer: TI
• Part #: Boost-IR
• MSRP: $20
• Feature List:
– IR LED transmitter
– IR receiver + demodulator
– 4x4 membrane keypad
– 20-pin BoosterPack standard for use with any
LaunchPad
– Compatibility with different IR signal
generation methods 47

• Learn more @ www.ti.com/boosterpacks

TRF7970A NFC BoosterPack
Start developing with Near-Field Communication & RFID!
• Manufacturer: DLP Design
• Part #: DLP-7970ABP
• MSRP: $25
• Feature List:
– 13.56MHz HF RFID Reader/Writer
– Supported by the NFCLink software library
– Supports various modes:
– RFID/NFC Reader
– NFC Peer
– Card-Emulation Mode
– FCC/IC approved design 48

• Learn more @ www.ti.com/boosterpacks

BoosterPack pinout standard (ti.com/byob)

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BoosterPack pinout standard (ti.com/byob)
The BoosterPack pinout standard enables:
- Cross-compatibility between LaunchPads &
BoosterPacks
- BoosterPack stackability to create more complex
solutions
- The same BoosterPack can work across multiple
LaunchPads

- Learn more @ www.ti.com/byob

- Build your own BoosterPack (BYOB) with
templates, resources & more! 50
Breakthrough Sensor Technology www.ti.com/sensing
Easily add RF for wireless applications!

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CCS Cloud & Resource Explorer
• Changing how developers
engage their environment

• Focus on Web and bringing all

parts of the design process to
the cloud

• Instant evaluation of TI
products

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Try it now at dev.ti.com

Quick demo recipes MSP430F5529
LaunchPad
WiFi
CC3100
Thermocouple
BoosterPack
Enable customers to experience TI differentiation BoosterPack (ADS1118)

WiFi-enabled Meat Probe

“iGrill”. Send a tweet when = + +
temp exceeds threshold.
CC3200 Wi-Fi NFC/RFID LiPo Battery
LaunchPad (TRF7970A) BoosterPack

Create a battery-powered (BQ fuel gauge)

WiFi-connected NFC/RFID = + +
tag reader

MSP430G2553 Sub-1GHz MEMS Temp Sense

LaunchPad (CC110L) BoosterPack
(TMP006)
Create a multi-point SubGHz
RF wireless temperature = + +
sensor network
TI Microcontroller TI Wireless TI Analog
Quick demo recipes C2000 InstaSPIN
LaunchPad
WiFi
CC3100
BLDC Motor
BoosterPack
Enable customers to experience TI differentiation BoosterPack (DRV8301)

WiFi-enabled Meat Probe

“iGrill”. Send a tweet when = + +
temp exceeds threshold.
CC3200 Wi-Fi Sensor Hub LiPo Battery
LaunchPad BoosterPack BoosterPack

Create a battery-powered (BQ fuel gauge)

WiFi-connected NFC/RFID = + +
tag reader

MSP430G2553 Sub-1GHz Stepper Motor

LaunchPad (CC110L) BoosterPack
(DRV8711)
Create a multi-point SubGHz
RF wireless temperature = + +
sensor network
TI Microcontroller TI Wireless TI Analog