WTB: MSP-FET programmer for MSP430 devices

[smoothVTer]

I want to buy a new or a second-hand MSP-FET programmer for TI's MSP430 MCU's.   I cannot locate any stock from any distributors here in the USA, which is a bit surprising.   

So, I am trying on here in case anyone has an MSP-FET they either have as a spare or don't require the use of any more.   

[ElektroQuark]

Why not buy directly from TI? https://store.ti.com/msp-fet.aspx

[Fred27]

I'm in the UK and have a spare MSP-FET430UIF (earlier version of the MSP-FET) if that's any use to you.

[smoothVTer]

Why not buy directly from TI? https://store.ti.com/msp-fet.aspx

If you put the new MSP-FET into your cart on TI's Shop, you'll see there is zero stock available on there as well.    I just called Digikey and the AE told me he is also surprised there aren't any of these new programmers/debuggers anywhere.

I'm wondering if this points to a systemic problem with the newer MSP-FET, and TI just decided to scrap it and wait until the next version.   Would be interesting as an electronics-sleuthing endeavor to figure out why...

[smoothVTer]

Ok, mystery solved:   MSP-FET is undergoing a revision to comply with EU regulations.  Probably for lead-free stuff.   Meh.   Okay,  I'll wait.   

Thanks anyway, everyone.   

[Connoiseur]

You can hack an MSP430G2553 launchpad board to serve as a general purpose MSP430 programmer.

Can it be used to program 4 wire JTAG devices like MSP430F249 or only Spy-bi-wire ones? I have 'arrangements' for programming over SBW but not for JTAG. JTAG programmer is quite expensive as well ($150-ish). I might buy the dev board it if it works.

[rsjsouza]

I saw it today and it seems you can order it.