LaunchPad BoosterPack
Texas Instruments' Capacitive Touch BoosterPack for the MSP430 LaunchPad is a low-cost way to jump start development for touch sensitive scroll wheel and proximity sensors
Texas Instruments' Capacitive Touch BoosterPack (430BOOST-SENSE1) is a plug in board for the MSP430 Value Line LaunchPad development kit (MSP-EXP430G2). This BoosterPack features several capacitive touch elements including a scroll wheel, button, and proximity sensor. Also on-board are nine LEDs that provide instant feedback as users interact with the capacitive touch elements. In addition, a timer-based UART enables communication to a PC for feedback via GUI or hyperterminal. This BoosterPack also includes a pre-programmed MSP430G2452IN20 Value Line device.
- Capacitive touch elements including scroll wheel, button, and proximity sensor
- Nine on-board LEDs for instant feedback
- Timer-based UART communication enables interface to PC
- Open source graphical user interface (GUI) available
- Includes a pre-programmed MSP430G2452IN20 with demo application
- Fully supported by the MSP430 capacitive touch sense library
LaunchPad BoosterPack
| Image | Manufacturer Part Number | Description | Sensing Range | Interface | Sensitivity | Available Quantity | Price | View Details | |
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![]() | ![]() | 430BOOST-SENSE1 | CAP TOUCH BOOSTER FOR LAUNCH PAD | 4 Buttons/Keys, Scroll Wheel | USB | - | 10 - Immediate | $9.41 | View Details |
LaunchPad Development Board
| Image | Manufacturer Part Number | Description | Core Processor | Platform | Available Quantity | Price | ||
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![]() | ![]() | MSP-EXP430G2 | LAUNCHPAD MSP430G2XX EVAL BRD | - | LaunchPad™ | 0 - Immediate | $9.46 | View Details |






