How To Get Started With nRF5340 Module Program Coding and Compiling

 Intro:

As the chipset of nRF5340 is built by Dual Core structure (net core and application core), we need to proceed the coding and compiling process individually to net core & application core.

After the coding and compiling process done, we could get the separate zephyr.hex file respectively which are used for BLE module FW.

 Firmware Development Steps : Code Building / Compiling

Case Study :　

    NON-Audio Project

　　nRFConnect SDK V2.1.2

    Nordic Example code -“hci_rpmsg” & “peripheral_uart”

1. Nordic example code of “hci_rpmsg” extracted for coding and we will get zephyr.hex file for net core
2. Nordic example code of “peripheral_uart” extracted for coding and we will get zephyr.hex file for application core

Step 1. Net core Layer

1a) Activate “Open VS Code” IDE in NCS V2.1.2

1b) Select “Add an existing application” and extract “hci_rpmsg” file moving forward

1c) Click “Add Build Configuration” icon

1d) Select “nrf5340dk_nrf5340_cpunet” and check Nordic boards, then Execute “Build Configuration”

1e) zephyr.hex file is successfully generated for net core layer if the coding process is properly executed

Step 2. Application core Layer:

2a) Activate “Open VS Code” IDE in NCS V2.1.2

2b) Select “Add an existing application” and extract “peripheral_uart” file moving forward

2c) Click “Add Build Configuration” icon

2d) Select “nrf5340dk_nrf5340_cpuapp” and check Nordic boards, then Execute “Build Configuration”

2e) zephyr.hex file is successfully generated for application core layer if the coding process is properly executed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find more nRF5340 module development resources in below link

How To Get started with MDBT53/53V Demo Board Set up (MDBT53-DB-40/MDBT53V-DB-40)

How To USE Nordic Connect SDK (NCS) Flashing Built Code into nRF5340 Module

Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司

A BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com email: service@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

How to Get nRF52840 & nRF52833 Module Zephyr Project Started

 Zephyr is hosted by The Linux Foundation, which is an open source to build a small, scalable, real-time operating system (RTOS) across multiple architectures. Zephyr Project’s is aiming to provide a collaborative effort between technologies to reduce the cost and accelerate time to market for Internet of Things (IoT) industry.

Nordic, the leading wireless solution provider across Bluetooth, WiFI, LTE, NB-IOT, provides documentation for developers which are interested in starting Zephyr projects. Nordic Zephyr Project Support Page.

Raytac, a Taiwan base professional module maker built up various form factor modules based on Nordic solution, has listed both nRF52833 / MDBT50Q-DB-33 and nRF52840 / MDBT50Q-DB-40 module demo boards in Zephyr support boards data base. Believed these completed and comprehensive support boards reference design can provide all developers a break through path toward success.

 Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司

A BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com email: service@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

How To USE Nordic Connect SDK (NCS) Flashing Built Code into nRF5340 Module

Intro:  With the ready built code of zephyr.hex file for net core and application core individually, we would like to proceed code flashing into the MDBT53/53V Nordic nRF5340 BLE module.

Step1.  

Execute nRF Connect >>  Programmer  > > Open

、

Step2. 

Click “SELECT DEVICE” >> Find icon of “nRF5340 DK” which is detected by the programmer app

Step3. 

Click icon of “nRF5340 DK” >> “Erase All” to remove the flash memory from MDBT53/53V BLE Module

Step4.

Click “Add File” to load the net core zephyr.hex and application core zephyr.hex both into programmer

Step5.

Do “Erase & Write ” to execute the flashing process for both zephyr.hex into memory of MDBT53/53V Module.

Step6.

To validate the wireless broadcast of default name “Nordic_UART_Service” from MDBT53/53V Module, please check on the “nRF Connect for mobile” APP and do “Scan device” through your mobile.   Once the device name is detected in your mobile , the wireless connection is successfully done.

You may find more resources in below link:

Hardware set up works
"How To Get started with Nordic nRF5340 Project by Raytac MDBT53/MDBT53V Development Kit Demo Board"

Firmware development:
"How To Get Started With nRF5340 Module Program Coding and Compiling" (Click Me)

 Edited by Jocelyn Tsai / Account Manager

 Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司

A BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com email: service@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

How To Get started with MDBT53/53V Demo Board Set up (MDBT53-DB-40 /MDBT53V-DB-40)

Here provides the easy introduction to the article of Hardware & Firmware Set upwith step-by-step guideline for nRF5340 Module demo board

MDBT53-DB-40/MDBT53V-DB-40

1. Hardware Set Up

2. Software Kits Resource & Preparation

3. To recognize your nRFConnect SDK version case by case

 

1. Hardware Set Up

 

• 1 x Nordic nRF5340-DK Board: PCA10095(2.0.0)

• 1 x MDBT53-DB-40 or 1x MDBT53V-DB-40

• 1 x IDC Wire 

• 1 x Power Micro USB 

• 1 x Power Mini USB 

 

**Reminder:

Both “Nordic nRF5340-DK” and “Raytac MDBT53/53V Demo BD”

should be included into the working network for program development.

 

 

Where to buy MDBT53-DB-40 , MDBT53V-DB-40
MDBT53-DB-40 (nRF5340 Solution)
MDBT53V-DB-40 (nRF5340 Solution)

 

• Using Nordic DK as J-Link ( nRF5340 DK ONLY) Connects with MDBT53/53V DB by IDC wire.

• Powered up MDBT53/53V DB by Mini USB wire.

• Powered up the nRF5340-DK by Micro USB wire.

 

• 
  

• 

   

  MDBT53-DB-40 Schematic Diagram

   

  

   

  MDBT53V-DB-40 Schematic Diagram

   

  

   

  1. Software Kits Resource & Preparation

  Download nRF Connect For Desktop (Please Click Me)

  Download nRF Command Line Tools (Please Click Me)

   

  Preparation

   

  1. Prepared with the latest version of nRF Connect for Desktop

   

   

  2. Prepared with the latest version of nRF Command Line Tools

   

  

   

   **Note: SEGGER J-LINK Upgrade message might pop up while you’re doing above download.

   If you’re initiating Segger Embedded Studio (SES) application, please check the guideline here 

   

  3. Locate all the necessary kits for programming in PC (Check Software/Application list)

  

   

  1.3  To recognize your nRFConnect SDK version case by case

   

  Intro: The preparation of nRF Connect SDK Vx.x.x(NCS SDK version, ) and Nordic Example code will help you get through the program code building and trace debug in VS Code IDE or Segger Embedded Studio IDE. Here’s the brief way to recognize your nRFConnect SDK version which suits your project development.

   

  Step1.

   

    Activated your “nRF Connect for Desktop” >> “Toolchain Manager” >> “Open” >> “Install”

   

  (**Note: The development nRF Connect SDK(NCS) provides with free VS Code IDE and Segger Embedded Studio IDE as compiling system)

   

  

   

  Step2.

  To recognize your project is with or without Audio inquiry and download the “nRF Connect SDK(NCS)” by the following classification.

   

  A.) Project with Non-Audio case

   

  Option1. Go with NCS V1.9.1 (Included) and previous version.

  There’re either “Open VS Code” or “Open Segger Embedded Studio” IDE options could be selected for program coding.

  

  Option2. Go with NCS V2.0.0(included) and the later.

   There’s simply “Open VS Code” IDE that could be run for program coding.

   

  

   

   

  B.) Project with “Audio” inquiry

  
  

  You would only have option of NCS V2.0.0(included) and the later version working in “Open VS Code” IDE.

  

   

  Step3.

   Please make sure the nRFConnect SDK is installed at same base directory with compiling system  (the root of Open VS Code)

   

  (This is using D:\ncs-work base as example.)

   

   If the base is not directing to the same, do “Select directory’” to re-direct the route.

   

  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

  Step4.

   

  nRFConnect SDK Vx.x.x Download ready

   

  

   

Find more information about nRF5340 Module firmware development resources in below link!

"How To USE Nordic Connect SDK (NCS) Flashing Built Code into nRF5340 Module"

"How To Get Started With nRF5340 Module Program Coding and Compiling"

Edited by Jocelyn Tsai / Account Manager

 Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司

A BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com email: service@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Raytac Extents Digi-Key's Product Listing and Shipping Destination

Digi-Key is the most well known channel for developers to access the sample during project planning and evaluation stage. To provide a speedy, easy sample purchase experience is really a committed promise Raytac persist in. Raytac is glad to announce we have successfully listed most of Raytac products in Digi-Key. Moreover, excepting US, and Asia, to included Europe in the available shipping regions is another remarkable update for this extension. 

Currently, Raytac offer a various of options listed in below, developers may find out the best and convenient channel to access sample purchase.

Digi-key

Amazon

Tindie

eBay

For developers who is not able to find the products, shipping destination or out of stock, please feel free to write to us at service@raytac.com, Raytac's sales team is always happy to fulfill your demand.

Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com email: sales@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208