Embedded software - MSP430F5xxx (Invensense MPU6050 Gyroscope on MSP430)

This job is to implement the Invensense MotionFit SDK software, (this is a 9-axis gyroscope solution) onto our target board Texas MSP430F5418.

I understand from Invensense that the MotionFit SDK software is designed for the MSP430F5528 which is the same core as the 5418 but has USB & Ethernet PHY. So the implementation should be easy :-)
Please check the software out at http://www.invensense.com/

The end result will be used in a marine project. To adjust the ballasting (pumping water between two tanks). Initially this will be used on my narrowboat. This will use the ‘roll’ output (level).
The second application (in future) will be used to try to maintain a stationary position using accelerometers & gyroscope. Controlling forwards/backwards movement, steering & a bow thruster.

The interface between the 6050 & the MSP430 is I2C.

We have the following from Invensense which may be used as required:-

1. MPU-6050EVB MPU6050 evaluation board with 14 pin 0.1” header
2. INV-ArmBoard (can be used to evaluate output to a PC)

We have not yet laid out the PCB for the target board, however we do have lots other MSP430 boards with easy access to the I2C. We can supply one of these, it can easily be modified to access the MPU-6050EVB (it’s only I2C + power). Alternatively we can supply a EVAL board.

We have plenty of time for this project.

Simon Clegg