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Re: Anyone used eCos with microcontrollers (such as TI'sMSP430)?


On Wed, 2 Apr 2003, Jega Nadarajah wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> I am starting to work on a project involving TI's MSP430
> micro-controller. I am looking at the RTOS to use. Although I have
> worked with several PowerPC microprocessors, I haven't worked with any
> micro controllers similar to MSP430.  I am not sure if I really need an
> RTOS or if I can get away with my own main program and interrupts. 
> 
> I would like to get some suggestion or comments. Have any of you used
> eCos with MSP430 or similar microcontrollers.  

eCos is not appropriate for a microcontroller like the MSP430. You may
wish to consider Salvo: 

http://www.pumpkininc.com/

Or, you may wish to consider a while(1) loop! 

Scott



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