diff --git a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/AccelerometerLED/AccelerometerLED.ino b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/AccelerometerLED/AccelerometerLED.ino
index 9fb6199dc7a..7982143f0f1 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/AccelerometerLED/AccelerometerLED.ino
+++ b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/AccelerometerLED/AccelerometerLED.ino
@@ -40,10 +40,7 @@ const int greenLED= 38;// assign green LED to Pin #10
 const int blueLED= 37; // assign blueLED to Pin #12
 
 void setup() {
-    // By default MSP432 has analogRead() set to 10 bits. 
-    // This Sketch assumes 12 bits. Uncomment to line below to set analogRead()
-    // to 12 bit resolution for MSP432.
-    //analogReadResolution(12);
+    analogReadResolution(12); //added to ensure a 12 bit analog read resolution
     Serial.begin(9600); // initialize for sending diagnostic info to computer
 }
 
diff --git a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/AccelerometerSerial/AccelerometerSerial.ino b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/AccelerometerSerial/AccelerometerSerial.ino
index 9339923582c..97f217067b2 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/AccelerometerSerial/AccelerometerSerial.ino
+++ b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/AccelerometerSerial/AccelerometerSerial.ino
@@ -41,10 +41,7 @@ const int zpin = 25;                  // z-axis (only on 3-axis models)
 
 void setup()
 {
-  // By default MSP432 has analogRead() set to 10 bits. 
-  // This Sketch assumes 12 bits. Uncomment to line below to set analogRead()
-  // to 12 bit resolution for MSP432.
-  //analogReadResolution(12);
+  analogReadResolution(12); //added to ensure a 12 bit analog read resolution
 
   // initialize the serial communications:
   Serial.begin(9600);
diff --git a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test.ino b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test.ino
index 1d7365f2c70..293b1e62dca 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test.ino
+++ b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test.ino
@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
 
+
+
 #include "pitches.h"
 #include <itoa.h>
 #include <Wire.h>
 #include <Adafruit_TMP006.h>
-//#include "OPT3001.h"
+#include "OPT3001.h"
 #define USE_USCI_B1 
 #define USING_MSP430F5529_LAUNCHPAD
 //#define USING_TIVA_C_LAUNCHPAD
@@ -281,7 +283,7 @@ float tempReading = 0;
 #define NOTE_C4_1 260
 
 // OPT3001
-//opt3001 opt3001;
+opt3001 opt3001;
 Adafruit_TMP006 tmp006;
 unsigned long readings = 0;
 
@@ -302,6 +304,7 @@ int noteDurations[] = {
 void setup()
 {
   // put your setup code here, to run once:
+  analogReadResolution(12); //added for the MSP432 to change resolution from the default 
   Serial.begin(115200);
   delay(300);
   pinMode(SEL, INPUT);
@@ -311,7 +314,7 @@ void setup()
   Serial.println("Welcome to the Educational BoosterPack MKII Production Test:");
 
   tmp006.begin(TMP006_CFG_8SAMPLE);  // Takes 8 averaged samples for measurement
-//  opt3001.begin(); 
+  opt3001.begin(); 
 }
 
 char *ftoa(char *a, float f, int precision)
@@ -369,7 +372,7 @@ void loop()
     colour = redColour;
             
 	myScreen.setOrientation(i);
-	myScreen.setFontSize(2);
+	myScreen.setFontSize(1);
 	
 	
             
@@ -377,7 +380,7 @@ void loop()
   //Test out the joystick
   myScreen.gText(0, 0, "  JoyStick Test", blueColour);
   myScreen.gText(0, 15, "Right", colour);
-  while(analogRead(JOY_X)<4094);
+  while(analogRead(JOY_X)<4085);
   
   myScreen.gText(50,15, " > Passed!", colour);
   myScreen.gText(0, 30, "Left", colour);
@@ -385,7 +388,7 @@ void loop()
   myScreen.gText(50,30, " > Passed!", colour);
   
   myScreen.gText(0, 45, "Up", colour);
-  while(analogRead(JOY_Y)<4094);
+  while(analogRead(JOY_Y)<4085);
   myScreen.gText(50,45, " > Passed!", colour);
   
   myScreen.gText(0, 60, "Down", colour);
@@ -482,19 +485,23 @@ void loop()
   myScreen.gText(0,0, "   TMP006 Test", blueColour);
   myScreen.gText(0,20, (char*)tempText , colour);
   myScreen.gText(60,20, "*C", colour);
-  
-  myScreen.gText(0,40, "   RGB LED Test", blueColour);
+  myScreen.gText(0,70, "S1 to Finish", colour);
+  while(digitalRead(SW1) == 1);
+  myScreen.clear(grayColour);
+
   //TEST OPT3001 LIGHT SENSOR
   //To be enabled once OPT3001 is added to future Edu BP MK II Rev.
-  // Serial.println("Cover the light sensor to test the OPT3001.");
-  // while(opt3001.readResult() > 30);
-  // Serial.println("Shine flashlight onto the light sensor ");
-  // while(opt3001.readResult() < 1000);
-  
-  // Serial.println("OPT3001 testing successful!");
-  
+  myScreen.gText(0,0, "   OPT3001 Test", blueColour);
+  myScreen.gText(0,20, "Cover the OPT3001", blueColour);
+  while(opt3001.readResult() > 30);
+  myScreen.gText(0,40, "Passed!", redColour);
+  myScreen.gText(0,60, "Uncover the OPT3001", blueColour);
+  while(opt3001.readResult() < 50);
+  myScreen.gText(0,80, "Passed!", redColour);
+  delay(400);
+  myScreen.clear(grayColour);
   //TEST RGB LED
-
+  myScreen.gText(0,20, "RGB LED Test", blueColour);
   i = 0;
   int brightness = 0;
   int fadeAmount = 5;
@@ -529,9 +536,9 @@ void loop()
     // wait for 30 milliseconds to see the dimming effect    
     delay(10); 
   }
-  myScreen.gText(0,70, "S1 to Finish", colour);
+  myScreen.gText(0,60, "S1 to Finish", colour);
   while(digitalRead(SW1) == 1);
-  myScreen.gText(0,90, "ALL TESTS PASSED", greenColour);
+  myScreen.gText(0,100, "ALL TESTS PASSED", greenColour);
   
   while(1);
 }
diff --git a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test_Serial/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test_Serial.ino b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test_Serial/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test_Serial.ino
index 509448ba02a..39c79765223 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test_Serial/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test_Serial.ino
+++ b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test_Serial/EduBP_MKII_Production_Test_Serial.ino
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 
+
+
 #include "pitches.h"
 #include <Wire.h>
 #include <Adafruit_TMP006.h>
-//#include "OPT3001.h"
+#include "OPT3001.h"
 #define USE_USCI_B1 
 #define USING_MSP430F5529_LAUNCHPAD
 //#define USING_TIVA_C_LAUNCHPAD
@@ -280,7 +282,7 @@ float tempReading = 0;
 #define NOTE_C4_1 260
 
 // OPT3001
-//opt3001 opt3001;
+opt3001 opt3001;
 Adafruit_TMP006 tmp006;
 unsigned long readings = 0;
 
@@ -301,6 +303,7 @@ int noteDurations[] = {
 void setup()
 {
   // put your setup code here, to run once:
+  analogReadResolution(12); //added to ensure a 12 bit analog read resolution
   Serial.begin(115200);
   delay(300);
   pinMode(SEL, INPUT);
@@ -310,7 +313,7 @@ void setup()
   Serial.println("Welcome to the Educational BoosterPack MKII Production Test:");
 
   tmp006.begin(TMP006_CFG_8SAMPLE);  // Takes 8 averaged samples for measurement
-//  opt3001.begin(); 
+  opt3001.begin(); 
 }
 
 
@@ -322,13 +325,13 @@ void loop()
   
   //Test out the joystick
   Serial.print("Push joystick all the way to the right.");
-  while(analogRead(JOY_X)<4094);
+  while(analogRead(JOY_X)<4085);
   Serial.println(" > Passed!");
   Serial.print("Push joystick all the way to the left.");
   while(analogRead(JOY_X)>0);
   Serial.println(" > Passed!");
   Serial.print("Push joystick all the way to the top.");
-  while(analogRead(JOY_Y)<4094);
+  while(analogRead(JOY_Y)<4085);
   Serial.println(" > Passed!");
   Serial.print("Push joystick all the way to the bottom.");
   while(analogRead(JOY_Y)>0);
@@ -426,12 +429,12 @@ void loop()
   
   //TEST OPT3001 LIGHT SENSOR
   //To be enabled once OPT3001 is added to future Edu BP MK II Rev.
-  // Serial.println("Cover the light sensor to test the OPT3001.");
-  // while(opt3001.readResult() > 30);
-  // Serial.println("Shine flashlight onto the light sensor ");
-  // while(opt3001.readResult() < 1000);
+  Serial.println("Cover the light sensor to test the OPT3001.");
+  while(opt3001.readResult() > 30);
+  Serial.println("Uncover the light sensor ");
+  while(opt3001.readResult() < 50);
   
-  // Serial.println("OPT3001 testing successful!");
+  Serial.println("OPT3001 testing successful!");
   
   //TEST RGB LED
   Serial.println("Press SW1 to test the RGB LED.");
diff --git a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/GatorHoleBuzzer/GatorHoleBuzzer.ino b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/GatorHoleBuzzer/GatorHoleBuzzer.ino
index bf5aa3a01fd..7698d2172c2 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/GatorHoleBuzzer/GatorHoleBuzzer.ino
+++ b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/GatorHoleBuzzer/GatorHoleBuzzer.ino
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 http://boosterpackdepot.info/wiki/index.php?title=Educational_BoosterPack_MK_II
  
  Turn anything into an input using the Gator Holes. Connect the 
- the two Gator Holes with anything conductive (e.g. your hand, a fruit,
+ the two Gator Holes with anything conductive (e.g. a wire, a fruit,
  orange juice, coffee, etc.) to sound the Buzzer.
  
  Dec 2013 - Modified for Educational BoosterPack MK II
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ http://boosterpackdepot.info/wiki/index.php?title=Educational_BoosterPack_MK_II
  
  
  */
-
 const int gatorHole = 34;     // the number of the gator hole pin
 const int buzzerPin = 40;
 
@@ -33,15 +32,13 @@ void setup() {
 
   // initialize the gator hole pin as an input:
   pinMode(gatorHole, INPUT_PULLUP);     
-  
 }
 
 void loop(){
-  // read the state of the pushbutton value:
+  // read the state of the gator hole
   gatorHoleState = digitalRead(gatorHole);
-
-  // check if the pushbutton is pressed.
-  // if it is, the buttonState is HIGH:
+  // check if the gatorholes are connected.
+  // if it is, the gatorHoleState is LOW:
   if (gatorHoleState == LOW) {     
     // turn on Buzzer 
     tone(buzzerPin, 500, 500);
@@ -50,5 +47,5 @@ void loop(){
     // turn off Buzzer
     noTone(buzzerPin);
   }
-  
+  delay(5);
 }
diff --git a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/JoystickDrawColor/JoystickDrawColor.ino b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/JoystickDrawColor/JoystickDrawColor.ino
index df7525fd680..f4ed5bb6a73 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/JoystickDrawColor/JoystickDrawColor.ino
+++ b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/JoystickDrawColor/JoystickDrawColor.ino
@@ -38,14 +38,14 @@ byte drawColor = 0;
 boolean lastCycleState = true;
 
 void setup() {
-    // By default MSP432 has analogRead() set to 10 bits. 
-    // This Sketch assumes 12 bits. Uncomment to line below to set analogRead()
-    // to 12 bit resolution for MSP432.
-    //analogReadResolution(12);
+    
+    analogReadResolution(12); //added to ensure a 12 bit analog read resolution
 
     //Start Serial communication
     Serial.begin(9600);
-    
+    pinMode(drawButton, INPUT_PULLUP);
+    pinMode(32,INPUT_PULLUP);
+    pinMode(33,INPUT_PULLUP);
     //Initialize myScreen
     myScreen.begin();
     
diff --git a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/JoystickSerial/JoystickSerial.ino b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/JoystickSerial/JoystickSerial.ino
index 26a11443a65..78546bda8e1 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/JoystickSerial/JoystickSerial.ino
+++ b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/JoystickSerial/JoystickSerial.ino
@@ -36,10 +36,7 @@ int joystickXState, joystickYState ;
 void setup() {
 
    
-  // By default MSP432 has analogRead() set to 10 bits. 
-  // This Sketch assumes 12 bits. Uncomment to line below to set analogRead()
-  // to 12 bit resolution for MSP432.
-  //analogReadResolution(12);
+  analogReadResolution(12); //added to ensure a 12 bit analog read resolution
 
   // initialize the pushbutton pin as an input:
   pinMode(joystickSel, INPUT_PULLUP);     
diff --git a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/KonamiContra/KonamiContra.ino b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/KonamiContra/KonamiContra.ino
index e26227f68b2..d26a060f10b 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/KonamiContra/KonamiContra.ino
+++ b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/KonamiContra/KonamiContra.ino
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ int pressedStart(void);
 void setup()
 {
   // put your setup code here, to run once:
+  analogReadResolution(12); //added to ensure a 12 bit analog read resolution
   statemachine =0;
   pinMode(BUTTON_B, INPUT);
   pinMode(BUTTON_A, INPUT);
@@ -135,8 +136,7 @@ void loop()
       break; 
 
     //---BUTTON_B---             
-    case 8: // Waiting for Right       
-      delay(300);
+    case 8: // Waiting for buttonB       
       if (pressedB())       //Button B
           statemachine++;  
       else
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ void loop()
       break; 
 
     //---BUTTON_A---             
-    case 9: // Waiting for Right       
+    case 9: // Waiting for buttonA       
       if (pressedA())       //Button A
           statemachine++;  
       else
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ int pressedLeft(void)
          (digitalRead(JOY_SEL) == 0) )         
       pass = 0;
       
-    if ( (analogRead(JOY_Y)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_Y) >  4050) )
+    if ( (analogRead(JOY_Y)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_Y) >  4050) || (analogRead(JOY_X) > 4085)  )
       pass = 0;    
     
   }  
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ int pressedLeft(void)
 int pressedRight(void)
 {
   uint8_t pass  = 1;
-  while ( (analogRead(JOY_X)<4094) && (pass==1))
+  while ( (analogRead(JOY_X)<4085) && (pass==1))
   {
     // Ensure no other buttons/joystick directions are pressed
     if ( (digitalRead(BUTTON_A) == 0) || 
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ int pressedRight(void)
          (digitalRead(JOY_SEL) == 0) )         
       pass = 0;
       
-    if ( (analogRead(JOY_Y)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_Y) >  4050) )
+    if ( (analogRead(JOY_Y)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_Y) >  4050) || (analogRead(JOY_X) < 10)  )
       pass = 0;    
     
   }  
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ int pressedDown(void)
          (digitalRead(JOY_SEL) == 0) )         
       pass = 0;
       
-    if ( (analogRead(JOY_X)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_X) >  4050) )
+    if ( (analogRead(JOY_X)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_X) >  4050) || (analogRead(JOY_Y) > 4085)  )
       pass = 0;    
     
   }  
@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ int pressedDown(void)
 int pressedUp(void)
 {
   uint8_t pass  = 1;
-  while ( (analogRead(JOY_Y)<4094) && (pass==1))
+  while ( (analogRead(JOY_Y)<4085) && (pass==1))
   {
     // Ensure no other buttons/joystick directions are pressed
     if ( (digitalRead(BUTTON_A) == 0) || 
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ int pressedUp(void)
          (digitalRead(JOY_SEL) == 0) )         
       pass = 0;
       
-    if ( (analogRead(JOY_X)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_X) >  4050) )
+    if ( (analogRead(JOY_X)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_X) >  4050) || (analogRead(JOY_Y) < 10)  )
       pass = 0;    
     
   }  
diff --git a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/KonamiContraBuzzer/KonamiContraBuzzer.ino b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/KonamiContraBuzzer/KonamiContraBuzzer.ino
index 9f958eba556..77ff91923fc 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/KonamiContraBuzzer/KonamiContraBuzzer.ino
+++ b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/KonamiContraBuzzer/KonamiContraBuzzer.ino
@@ -92,6 +92,7 @@ int pressedStart(void);
 void setup()
 {
   // put your setup code here, to run once:
+  analogReadResolution(12); //added to ensure a 12 bit analog read resolution
   statemachine =0;
   pinMode(BUTTON_B, INPUT);
   pinMode(BUTTON_A, INPUT);
@@ -196,8 +197,7 @@ void loop()
       break; 
 
     //---BUTTON_B---             
-    case 8: // Waiting for Right       
-      delay(300);
+    case 8: // Waiting for buttonB       
       if (pressedB())       //Button B
           statemachine++;  
       else
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ void loop()
       break; 
 
     //---BUTTON_A---             
-    case 9: // Waiting for Right       
+    case 9: // Waiting for buttonA       
       if (pressedA())       //Button A
           statemachine++;  
       else
@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ int pressedLeft(void)
          (digitalRead(JOY_SEL) == 0) )         
       pass = 0;
       
-    if ( (analogRead(JOY_Y)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_Y) >  4050) )
+    if ( (analogRead(JOY_Y)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_Y) >  4050) || (analogRead(JOY_X) > 4085)  )
       pass = 0;    
     
   }  
@@ -264,7 +264,7 @@ int pressedLeft(void)
 int pressedRight(void)
 {
   uint8_t pass  = 1;
-  while ( (analogRead(JOY_X)<4094) && (pass==1))
+  while ( (analogRead(JOY_X)<4085) && (pass==1))
   {
     // Ensure no other buttons/joystick directions are pressed
     if ( (digitalRead(BUTTON_A) == 0) || 
@@ -272,7 +272,7 @@ int pressedRight(void)
          (digitalRead(JOY_SEL) == 0) )         
       pass = 0;
       
-    if ( (analogRead(JOY_Y)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_Y) >  4050) )
+    if ( (analogRead(JOY_Y)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_Y) >  4050) || (analogRead(JOY_X) < 10)  )
       pass = 0;    
     
   }  
@@ -291,7 +291,7 @@ int pressedDown(void)
          (digitalRead(JOY_SEL) == 0) )         
       pass = 0;
       
-    if ( (analogRead(JOY_X)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_X) >  4050) )
+    if ( (analogRead(JOY_X)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_X) >  4050) || (analogRead(JOY_Y) > 4085)  )
       pass = 0;    
     
   }  
@@ -300,7 +300,7 @@ int pressedDown(void)
 int pressedUp(void)
 {
   uint8_t pass  = 1;
-  while ( (analogRead(JOY_Y)<4094) && (pass==1))
+  while ( (analogRead(JOY_Y)<4085) && (pass==1))
   {
     // Ensure no other buttons/joystick directions are pressed
     if ( (digitalRead(BUTTON_A) == 0) || 
@@ -308,7 +308,7 @@ int pressedUp(void)
          (digitalRead(JOY_SEL) == 0) )         
       pass = 0;
       
-    if ( (analogRead(JOY_X)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_X) >  4050) )
+    if ( (analogRead(JOY_X)<10) || (analogRead(JOY_X) >  4050) || (analogRead(JOY_Y) < 10)  )
       pass = 0;    
     
   }  
diff --git a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/LCD_Joystick/LCD_Joystick.ino b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/LCD_Joystick/LCD_Joystick.ino
index 02dc69e715b..aecb9de14c4 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/LCD_Joystick/LCD_Joystick.ino
+++ b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/LCD_Joystick/LCD_Joystick.ino
@@ -71,10 +71,7 @@ uint32_t z;
 // Add setup code
 void setup()
 {
-    // By default MSP432 has analogRead() set to 10 bits. 
-    // This Sketch assumes 12 bits. Uncomment to line below to set analogRead()
-    // to 12 bit resolution for MSP432.
-    //analogReadResolution(12);
+    analogReadResolution(12);  //added to ensure a 12 bit analog read resolution
 
     myScreen.begin();
     x00 = 0;
diff --git a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/LCD_LifeGame/LCD_LifeGame.ino b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/LCD_LifeGame/LCD_LifeGame.ino
index a336560b8de..602b89bb6c9 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/LCD_LifeGame/LCD_LifeGame.ino
+++ b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/LCD_LifeGame/LCD_LifeGame.ino
@@ -71,8 +71,10 @@ Screen_HX8353E myScreen;
 
 // Beware of RAM limitations
 #if defined(HX8353E)                                                            // Educational BoosterPack MKII
-
-#if defined(__MSP430F5529__) || defined(__CC2650__)
+#if defined(__MSP430FR6989__)
+#define ROWS 25
+#define COLS 25
+#elif defined(__MSP430F5529__) || defined(__CC2650__)
 #define ROWS 32 // max 80
 #define COLS 32 // max 60
 #elif defined(__LM4F120H5QR__) || defined(__TM4C123GH6PM__) || defined(__CC3200R1MXRGCR__)
diff --git a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/MicrophoneInLedOut/MicrophoneInLedOut.ino b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/MicrophoneInLedOut/MicrophoneInLedOut.ino
index d9ecc76f2ba..4a0da604f89 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/MicrophoneInLedOut/MicrophoneInLedOut.ino
+++ b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/MicrophoneInLedOut/MicrophoneInLedOut.ino
@@ -35,10 +35,8 @@ int sensorValue = 0;        // value read from the pot
 int outputValue = 0;        // value output to the PWM (analog out)
 
 void setup() {
-  // By default MSP432 has analogRead() set to 10 bits. 
-  // This Sketch assumes 12 bits. Uncomment to line below to set analogRead()
-  // to 12 bit resolution for MSP432.
-  //analogReadResolution(12);
+
+  analogReadResolution(12); //added to ensure a 12 bit analog read resolution
 
   // initialize serial communications at 9600 bps:
   Serial.begin(9600); 
diff --git a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/ServoFromJoystick/ServoFromJoystick.ino b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/ServoFromJoystick/ServoFromJoystick.ino
index 59456a8708f..ba57095814e 100644
--- a/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/ServoFromJoystick/ServoFromJoystick.ino
+++ b/build/shared/examples/09.EducationalBP_MKII/ServoFromJoystick/ServoFromJoystick.ino
@@ -23,18 +23,19 @@ This example code is in the public domain.
  
 Servo myservo;  // create servo object to control a servo 
  
-int potpin = 2;  // analog pin used to connect the potentiometer
+int joystickX = 2;  // analog pin used to measure the joystick value
 int val;    // variable to read the value from the analog pin 
  
 void setup() 
 { 
+  analogReadResolution(12); //added to ensure a 12 bit analog read resolution
   myservo.attach(19);  // attaches the servo on pin 9 to the servo object 
 } 
  
 void loop() 
 { 
-  val = analogRead(potpin);            // reads the value of the potentiometer (value between 0 and 1023) 
-  val = map(val, 0, 4096, 0, 179);     // scale it to use it with the servo (value between 0 and 180) 
+  val = analogRead(joystickX);            // reads the value of the joystick (value between 0 and 4096) 
+  val = map(val, 0, 4085, 0, 179);     // scale it to use it with the servo (value between 0 and 180) 
   myservo.write(val);                  // sets the servo position according to the scaled value 
   delay(15);                           // waits for the servo to get there 
 } 
diff --git a/hardware/cc3200/cores/cc3200/Energia.h b/hardware/cc3200/cores/cc3200/Energia.h
index 17fd2126f34..cf5bf90dede 100755
--- a/hardware/cc3200/cores/cc3200/Energia.h
+++ b/hardware/cc3200/cores/cc3200/Energia.h
@@ -116,6 +116,8 @@ void analogWrite(uint8_t, int);
 void analogReference(uint16_t);
 void analogFrequency(uint32_t);
 void analogResolution(uint16_t);
+uint16_t getReadResolution(void);
+uint16_t getAnalogMaxValue(void);
 
 void delay(uint32_t milliseconds);
 void sleep(uint32_t milliseconds);
diff --git a/hardware/cc3200/cores/cc3200/wiring_analog.c b/hardware/cc3200/cores/cc3200/wiring_analog.c
index b0986a75dd7..cd39b7dded7 100755
--- a/hardware/cc3200/cores/cc3200/wiring_analog.c
+++ b/hardware/cc3200/cores/cc3200/wiring_analog.c
@@ -135,6 +135,16 @@ void analogReadResolution(int res) {
     _readResolution = res;
 }
 
+uint16_t getReadResolution(){
+	return _readResolution;
+}
+
+uint16_t getAnalogMaxValue(){
+	uint16_t maxVal = 1 << _readResolution;
+	maxVal -=1;
+	return(maxVal);
+}
+
 static inline uint32_t mapResolution(uint32_t value, uint32_t from, uint32_t to) {
     if (from == to)
         return value;
diff --git a/hardware/lm4f/cores/lm4f/Energia.h b/hardware/lm4f/cores/lm4f/Energia.h
index 1e405012288..62e2d30c799 100755
--- a/hardware/lm4f/cores/lm4f/Energia.h
+++ b/hardware/lm4f/cores/lm4f/Energia.h
@@ -226,6 +226,8 @@ void analogWrite(uint8_t, int);
 void analogReference(uint16_t);
 void analogFrequency(uint32_t);
 void analogResolution(uint16_t);
+uint16_t getReadResolution(void);
+uint16_t getAnalogMaxValue(void);
 
 void delay(uint32_t milliseconds);
 void sleep(uint32_t milliseconds);
diff --git a/hardware/lm4f/cores/lm4f/wiring_analog.c b/hardware/lm4f/cores/lm4f/wiring_analog.c
index 222c5116a18..a87a8dccf0e 100755
--- a/hardware/lm4f/cores/lm4f/wiring_analog.c
+++ b/hardware/lm4f/cores/lm4f/wiring_analog.c
@@ -180,6 +180,16 @@ void analogReadResolution(int res) {
     _readResolution = res;
 }
 
+uint16_t getReadResolution(){
+	return _readResolution;
+}
+
+uint16_t getAnalogMaxValue(){
+	uint16_t maxVal = 1 << _readResolution;
+	maxVal -=1;
+	return(maxVal);
+}
+
 static inline uint32_t mapResolution(uint32_t value, uint32_t from, uint32_t to) {
     if (from == to)
         return value;
diff --git a/hardware/msp430/cores/msp430/Energia.h b/hardware/msp430/cores/msp430/Energia.h
index 1dad6040f1c..00ab22c62d6 100644
--- a/hardware/msp430/cores/msp430/Energia.h
+++ b/hardware/msp430/cores/msp430/Energia.h
@@ -252,7 +252,8 @@ void analogWrite(uint8_t, int);
 void analogReference(uint16_t);
 void analogFrequency(uint32_t);
 void analogResolution(uint16_t);
-
+uint16_t getReadResolution(void);
+uint16_t getAnalogMaxValue(void);
 
 
 void delay(uint32_t milliseconds);
diff --git a/hardware/msp430/cores/msp430/wiring_analog.c b/hardware/msp430/cores/msp430/wiring_analog.c
index 26c40bcc58f..e94bb9e19ea 100644
--- a/hardware/msp430/cores/msp430/wiring_analog.c
+++ b/hardware/msp430/cores/msp430/wiring_analog.c
@@ -307,6 +307,16 @@ void analogReadResolution(int res) {
 	_readResolution = res;
 }
 
+uint16_t getReadResolution(){
+	return _readResolution;
+}
+
+uint16_t getAnalogMaxValue(){
+	uint16_t maxVal = 1 << _readResolution;
+	maxVal -=1;
+	return(maxVal);
+}
+
 static inline uint32_t mapResolution(uint32_t value, uint32_t from, uint32_t to) {
 	if (from == to)
 		return value;