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  • Mars WarriorM Mars Warrior

    @alowhum, you seem to need Jlink Commander:

    @toyman said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

    @alowhum I intentionally asked you because I know the problem exists.
    You need to erase the chip via Jlink Commander. Neither nrfjprog nor anything alse will work (AFAIK)
    Actually, it was @NeverDie who found it in the beginning of his quest with nrf52. "The thing that started it all" (c)

    Furthermore, It would be nice to have a small step-by-step guide to unlock and then program the ebyte module.
    @Omemanti and @NeverDie are using these modules, so should be able to write something up that works for other ppl ;-)

    (My ebyte modules are still on their way)

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    @mars-warrior said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

    @Omemanti and @NeverDie are using these modules, so should be able to write something up that works for other ppl

    As I've said many times previoiusly, I use the nRF52 DK to program external modules, and it's what I recommend for noobs because it's relatively hassle free. If you're able to use the $2 st-link v2 programmer then great, my hat's off to you. If not, I recommend the nRF52 DK rather than get frustrated and give up.

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    • NeverDieN NeverDie

      @mars-warrior said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

      @Omemanti and @NeverDie are using these modules, so should be able to write something up that works for other ppl

      As I've said many times previoiusly, I use the nRF52 DK to program external modules, and it's what I recommend for noobs because it's relatively hassle free. If you're able to use the $2 st-link v2 programmer then great, my hat's off to you. If not, I recommend the nRF52 DK rather than get frustrated and give up.

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      @neverdie said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

      nRF52 DK

      Which hardware programmer do you use with that?

      I find many of these software packages, like Segger's JLink stuff, are made for Windows (I'm on a mac).

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      • alowhumA alowhum

        @neverdie said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

        nRF52 DK

        Which hardware programmer do you use with that?

        I find many of these software packages, like Segger's JLink stuff, are made for Windows (I'm on a mac).

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        @alowhum you can still install windows on it :sweat_smile:

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        • alowhumA alowhum

          @neverdie said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

          nRF52 DK

          Which hardware programmer do you use with that?

          I find many of these software packages, like Segger's JLink stuff, are made for Windows (I'm on a mac).

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          #1607

          @alowhum by programmer you mean in something like the Arduino ide? That's what I use ( I both use the nrf52dk =>j-link aswell the st-link v2 => st-link)

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            #1608

            @Omemanti I didn't realise the nRF52-DK was a hardware device. I thought it was a software program.

            On the picture you provided (thanks!), are pin 6 and 8 connected to a serial port to read what's going on? Your ground is connected in a different place than mine (I connect it next to the VCC pin). I suspect both those side-pins near the antenna, at the top, where you have soldered something, are ground too, right?

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            • alowhumA alowhum

              @Omemanti I didn't realise the nRF52-DK was a hardware device. I thought it was a software program.

              On the picture you provided (thanks!), are pin 6 and 8 connected to a serial port to read what's going on? Your ground is connected in a different place than mine (I connect it next to the VCC pin). I suspect both those side-pins near the antenna, at the top, where you have soldered something, are ground too, right?

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              @alowhum said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

              @Omemanti I didn't realise the nRF52-DK was a hardware device. I thought it was a software program.

              The nrf52 dev kit= > NRF52 Dev kit

              To connect the DK to a module :
              DK Ebyte module
              GND(detect) => GND
              SWDIO => SWDIO
              SWDCLK => SWCLK
              VTG => 3,3V
              3,3V => 3,3V
              GND =>GND

              select J-link and there you go.

              On the picture you provided (thanks!), are pin 6 and 8 connected to a serial port to read what's going on?

              I used Pin 6 and 8 to connect to a FTDI to read out the serial. Since you can tell the sketch where to put the RX and TX I just connected them to 6 & 8.

              Your ground is connected in a different place than mine (I connect it next to the VCC pin).

              the Ebyte module has multiple GND connections, I messed the one next to the VCC up so I connected them next to the antenna. Just because I was easy ;)

              I suspect both those side-pins near the antenna, at the top, where you have soldered something, are ground too, right?

              Indeed!

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                JLinkExe gives me this:


                WARNING: RESET (pin 15) high, but should be low. Please check target hardware.


                I already had some signs these EByte modules have a reset issue. As it they are constantly being reset. This points to that again. hmm.

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                • alowhumA alowhum

                  JLinkExe gives me this:


                  WARNING: RESET (pin 15) high, but should be low. Please check target hardware.


                  I already had some signs these EByte modules have a reset issue. As it they are constantly being reset. This points to that again. hmm.

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                  #1611

                  @alowhum

                  Hey, sorry, I'm not familiar with your error messages.

                  Can you please sum everything up what you did so far and what your setup looks like (pic)

                  • Drivers
                  • Libraries
                  • what software you use
                  • Number of modules you tested
                  • etc

                  just to retrace your steps ( It might be useful to post it in a separate topic to keep this one cleaner ) => https://forum.mysensors.org/category/5/troubleshooting

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                    #1612

                    For those interested, NRF52840 is already available on AliExpress from HolyIOT, it's the revision 1 of the chip, too bad they put a chip antenna :(

                    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Nordic-nRF52840-Bluetooth-module-grid-development-board-BLE5-0-Bluetooth-serial-low-power-voice-long-distance/420533_32868365660.html

                    [Edit] They also have the most compact NRF24 compatible gateway ever, for 10$ :o
                    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Nordic-nRF52832-BLE-4-0-4-2-5-0-USB-UART-BLE-dongle-for-computer/420533_32862480389.html

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                      #1613

                      Looks as though there is also a new DK for the nRF52840 as well:
                      https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/nordic-semiconductor-asa/NRF52840-DK/1490-1072-ND/8593726
                      just not in stock.

                      Looks like HolyIOT is ahead of the curve on this chip.

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                        @nca78 said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

                        https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Nordic-nRF52832-BLE-4-0-4-2-5-0-USB-UART-BLE-dongle-for-computer/420533_32862480389.html

                        Cool!

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                        • alowhumA alowhum

                          @nca78 said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

                          https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Nordic-nRF52832-BLE-4-0-4-2-5-0-USB-UART-BLE-dongle-for-computer/420533_32862480389.html

                          Cool!

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                          @alowhum said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

                          @nca78 said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

                          https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Nordic-nRF52832-BLE-4-0-4-2-5-0-USB-UART-BLE-dongle-for-computer/420533_32862480389.html

                          Cool!

                          If you buy one, buy the "black" version, it's a bit bigger but it's because it has a PCB antenna, range will be better.

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                          • Nca78N Nca78

                            @alowhum said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

                            @nca78 said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

                            https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Nordic-nRF52832-BLE-4-0-4-2-5-0-USB-UART-BLE-dongle-for-computer/420533_32862480389.html

                            Cool!

                            If you buy one, buy the "black" version, it's a bit bigger but it's because it has a PCB antenna, range will be better.

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                            @nca78 I don't recognize any LDO on the PCB while it has USB power supply. How is 5V converted to 3.3v?

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                              @nca78 I don't recognize any LDO on the PCB while it has USB power supply. How is 5V converted to 3.3v?

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                              @toyman said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

                              @nca78 I don't recognize any LDO on the PCB while it has USB power supply. How is 5V converted to 3.3v?

                              I was wondering the exact same thing!

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                                small internal dcdc converter

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                                • alowhumA alowhum

                                  @toyman said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

                                  @nca78 I don't recognize any LDO on the PCB while it has USB power supply. How is 5V converted to 3.3v?

                                  I was wondering the exact same thing!

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                                  @alowhum said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

                                  @toyman said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

                                  @nca78 I don't recognize any LDO on the PCB while it has USB power supply. How is 5V converted to 3.3v?

                                  I was wondering the exact same thing!

                                  Look at bottom of page 6 and top left of "schematic" on page 9 of the CP2104 datasheet. It can supply up to 100mA.
                                  https://www.silabs.com/documents/public/data-sheets/cp2104.pdf

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                                    Can someone please provide a link to the module being discussed? I tried looking on Aliexpress, and I don't see anything which matches.

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                                    • NeverDieN NeverDie

                                      Can someone please provide a link to the module being discussed? I tried looking on Aliexpress, and I don't see anything which matches.

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                                      #1621

                                      @neverdie it's this link, in the description on aliexpress you can see the internal PCB "module"
                                      https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Nordic-nRF52832-BLE-4-0-4-2-5-0-USB-UART-BLE-dongle-for-computer/420533_32862480389.html

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                                      • Nca78N Nca78

                                        @neverdie it's this link, in the description on aliexpress you can see the internal PCB "module"
                                        https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Nordic-nRF52832-BLE-4-0-4-2-5-0-USB-UART-BLE-dongle-for-computer/420533_32862480389.html

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                                        @nca78 Got it. So it's kinda Arduino Nano, but nrf52-based.

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                                        • Nca78N Nca78

                                          @neverdie it's this link, in the description on aliexpress you can see the internal PCB "module"
                                          https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Nordic-nRF52832-BLE-4-0-4-2-5-0-USB-UART-BLE-dongle-for-computer/420533_32862480389.html

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                                          @nca78 said in nRF5 Bluetooth action!:

                                          @neverdie it's this link, in the description on aliexpress you can see the internal PCB "module"
                                          https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/tag-connect-llc/TC2030-CLIP/TC2030-CLIP-ND/2605371

                                          ? Plug of nails?

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