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by zorked·11y ago·view on hn ↗
Three things about the MSP430:

* it's a very clean/beautiful/regular architecture, so people who want to do low-level stuff will find it a very good place to start

* Matasano made a security CTF that is based on hacking software on a MSP430 using a debugger and a disassembler, which is a really fun way to learn about the MSP430. It may be one of the best games you have ever played: https://microcorruption.com/

* TI sells their MSP430 dev boards, called Launchpad, really cheap on their website - $9.99 for the basic board. They will even 2-day ship it worldwide for free.

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There's also, even though I'm not sure whether its still going, TI Deals[1] where they will sometimes throw out dev boards for next to nothing, as well as other products such as the Chronos for well below their actual retail price. They also offer free international 2 day shipping on those items, or have done so in the past.

[1]http://www.ti.com/ww/en/tideals/

The LaunchPad used to be $4.30 when they first released it, and they were even giving them away for free for a short time. I suppose it's popular enough now that they can increase the price.