if we have level converters connected to the parallel port, why not use
them for more than just flashing MSP430s ;-)
i've added some new code the the CVS repository. that is python/msp430
modules that use the JTAG interface lines as SPI master (hilspi.py).
with that you can do different things such as reading out MMC cards (see
CVS/python/demos/mmc.py. an old 5"1/4 floppy cable/connector can be used
as MMC adpater :-)
or one can use SPI to talk to a MSP430 device that has shared port/JTAG
pins such as the F11xx/F12x parts. in CVS/examples/fet_spi_irq is a
project demonstrating this. this means that you'll find there a software
implementation of an SPI slave for the MSP430 and demo code that
exchanges commands with the PC to control PWM outputs and/or a LED.
this example can be run with the F11xx FET kit from TI or a F1121/F12x
connected to the JTAG.
chris
