Debug with nrf9160

[DirkH]

Can one actually debug with an nrf9160DK?  Or is it printf debugging with a terminal or RTT?  In VS Code, I can get my nrf9160DK to show up as a Connected Device.

Thanks

[DirkH]

Yes - can not.

Attached are some images - VS Code (no device connected) & device manager.  The DK maps as 3 CDC COM ports, a J-Link device and a Thumb drive, so I am sure my cable is working.

Thanks

[Elfving]

I see. What version of the DK do you have? There should be a sticker on the DK with some numbers, like 1.0.0, 2021.11.

And what do you get when running "nrfjprog -i" in a terminal with the DK connected?

Regards,

Elfving

[WSeverino]

Dirk - If you need a new DK let me know as I have some here in Atlanta that I can bring over to you. 

[DirkH]

The sticker on the board is PCA10090 1.1.0 2023.11 960013264

I purchased this DK form Digi-Key last week.

I get an Error when I try to send the nrfjprog -i

I have an older DK from a few years ago:

PCA10090 1.0.0 2020.50 960085721

but is doesn't connect in VS Code either.

[Elfving]

DirkH said:

I get an Error when I try to send the nrfjprog -i

My apologies, I meant a command line terminal, like cmd or powershell in Windows. If nrfjprog is an unrecognized command, it might be that you haven't installed the nRF Command Line Tools. 

DirkH said:

I have an older DK from a few years ago:

Do you have other DKs that do connect to VSC? Have any DKs showed up in VSC on this computer earlier?

Regards,

Elfving

[DirkH]

I tried the nrfjprog -i from a command line and it returned 960013264 which is on the label on the back of the board.

Clearly, some processes are communicating with the board. 

I have 64 bit windows, and I installed all 64 bit versions of the tools.  Should I try installing 32 bit tools.

I don't have any other DKs to try.

[DirkH]

I re-installed all the software.  Now I can detect the DK in VS Code and debug.  I think I needed to select 32 & 64 bit versions when installing nRF Connect for Desktop.