Tiva™ C Series TM4C123G LaunchPad README First

Welcome

Welcome to the Tiva C Series TM4C123G Evaluation Kit. The Tiva C Series LaunchPad is a complete evaluation platform that provides everything you need to launch your own Tiva TM4C applications.

[Diagram: Tiva C Series TM4C123G LaunchPad board, showing microcontroller, USB ports, power select switch, RGB LED, and user buttons (SW1, SW2).]

Board Setup

1. Power Select: Switch the Power Select (top left corner) to the right for Debug mode.
2. USB Port: Connect the included USB cable from a Windows-enabled PC to the Debug USB port (top right corner) on the Tiva C Series LaunchPad. This USB port provides debug and Virtual COM Port connectivity via the Tiva C Series In-Circuit Debug Interface (ICDI).

   Note: If the Found New Hardware wizard dialog box appears on your PC, ignore it until it is time to install the drivers.

[Diagram: Close-up of the Tiva C Series TM4C123G LaunchPad board, highlighting the Debug USB port, power select switch, RGB LED, and user buttons (SW1, SW2).]

Quickstart Application

The Tiva C Series LaunchPad comes pre-programmed with the RGB quickstart application. This application demonstrates how to control the on-board RGB LED, the hibernate functionality of the TM4C123G microcontroller, and serial communications with the Tiva C Series Launchpad.

• Scan the ROYGBIV color spectrum of the RGB LED by pressing the bottom left button (SW1) or the bottom right button (SW2) on the LaunchPad.
• Leave the LaunchPad idle for five seconds to see a random color display.
• To enter Hibernation mode, press and hold SW1 and SW2 for three seconds. During Hibernation mode, you should see the LED blink every three seconds.
• To exit Hibernation mode, press SW2.

To control these functions serially using the UART, see the readme file in the qs_rgb project in the TivaWare™ examples for the EK-TM4C123GXL.

Software, Drivers, and Documentation

Go to www.ti.com/tm4c123g-launchpad. Here you will find the latest TivaWare software, driver installation instructions, TM4C microcontroller-compatible compiler and debuggers, links to the LMFlash Programmer and a complete list of compatible devices, additional documentation including data sheets and user guides, and everything else you need to get started!

Project 0

When you are ready to take the next step, complete Project 0. For more information, go to www.ti.com/launchpad and click on the Project 0 link.

Additional Resources

Want more adventures with your MSP430, C2000, or Tiva C Series LaunchPad? Explore the many possibilities with the LaunchPad BoosterPacks at www.ti.com/boosterpacks.

[Diagram: Close-up of the Tiva C Series TM4C123G LaunchPad board, showing various components and pin headers.]

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