MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce
upsidedownlabs·MSP430-Breadstick·AppleSauce/AppleSauce.kicad_pcb
About the MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce PCB
MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce is an open source TI MSP430/CC PCB design by upsidedownlabs, published on GitHub under the CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 18.5 × 65.8 mm, with 31 components from 18 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the MSP430G2553IPW28, from the TI MSP430/CC family. Other key parts include the FT232RQ and TLV74033PDBVR. By type, the board carries 9 capacitors, 5 connectors, 5 resistors, 4 diodes, 3 ICs and 3 switches.
It belongs with the dev boards & breakouts, usb & debug tools and test & measurement designs in this gallery.
From the project
Texas Instrument MSP430G2553 based development board.
Upside Down Labs MSP430 Breadstick is a development board for ultra low power MSP430G2553 MCU from Texas Instruments.

Main components on the MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce
MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce bill of materials (BOM)
31 components, 18 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSP430G2553IPW28 | MSP430G2553IPW28 | IC1 |
| 1 | FT232RQ | FT232RQ | IC2 |
| 1 | TLV74033PDBVR | TLV74033PDBVR | IC3 |
| 1 | 32768 Hz | Crystal_DS10_D1.0mm_L4.3mm_Horizontal | Y1 |
| 4 | Conn_01x08_Male | PinSocket_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1, J2, J3, J4 |
| 1 | USB_C_Plug_USB2.0 | USB_C_Receptacle_HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12 | P1 |
| 2 | SW_SPST | SW_SPST_SKQG_WithStem | SW1, SW3 |
| 1 | MSS22D18 | MSS22D18 | SW2 |
| 1 | TX LED | LED_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | D1 |
| 1 | RX LED | LED_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | D2 |
| 1 | PWR LED | LED_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | D3 |
| 1 | USR LED | LED_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | D4 |
| 1 | Ferrite_Bead_Small | L_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.15x1.40mm_HandSolder | FB1 |
| 5 | 100nF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C1, C3, C5, C6, C8 |
| 2 | 10uF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C2, C7 |
| 2 | 22pF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C4, C9 |
| 4 | 1k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R1, R2, R3, R4 |
| 1 | 10k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R5 |
MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce design files
The KiCad project lives in the upsidedownlabs/MSP430-Breadstick repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce: common questions
What microcontroller does the MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce use?
The MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce is built around the MSP430G2553IPW28, from the TI MSP430/CC family.
How big is the MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce PCB?
The MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce measures 18.5 × 65.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce?
31 components, from 18 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce design files?
From the upsidedownlabs/MSP430-Breadstick repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license, which upsidedownlabs chose for the repository.
Can I test firmware for the MSP430 Breadstick - Apple Sauce without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug TI MSP430/CC firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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