MSPSim is a Java-based instruction level emulator of the MSP430 series microprocessor and emulation of some sensor networking platforms. Supports loading of IHEX and ELF firmware files, and has some tools for monitoring stack, setting breakpoints, and profiling.
You need a recent Java to run MSPSim. Java 11 or newer is recommended. The current version of MSPSim also requires ant for compiling.
You will build MSPSim by typing
ant
Run the default example on the ESB node emulator by typing:
ant runesb
(here you can pass the PIR with the mouse and click on the user button to get reaction from the example application).
Run the default example on the Sky node emulator by typing:
ant runsky
(this is a leds-blinker only and does not react to any mouse movements or button clicks).
Instruction level emulation of MSP430 microprocessor
Supports loading of ELF and IHEX files
Easy to add external components that emulates external HW
Supports monitoring of registers, adding breakpoints, etc.
Built-in profiling of executed code
Statistics for various components modes (on/off, LPM modes, etc).
Emulates some external hardware such as TR1001 and CC2420.
Command Line Interface, CLI, for setting up breakpoints and output to files or windows.
GDB remote debugging support (initial)
What is emulated of the MSP430
CPU (instruction level simulation)
Timer A/B subsystem
USARTs
Digital I/O
Multiplication unit
Basic A/D subsystem (not complete)
Watchdog