can i program a nrf51822 chip with the nrf52 dk preview

RE: can i program a nrf51822 chip with the nrf52 dk preview

Michael Dietz — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:46:03 GMT

nRF51 series devices do not have the PWM peripheral. So if you are using that continue to use the nRF52 series devices.

RE: can i program a nrf51822 chip with the nrf52 dk preview

Eric Stutzenberger — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:42:13 GMT

I am not sure if they are 100% the same. However, if you pick the board type when compiling your project (in the project settings in Keil or build files for a Make system), then it should work well either way. BOARD_PCA10036 AND BOARD_PCA10028 are defined in the respective SDKs from Nordic for the nRF52 and nRF51.

RE: can i program a nrf51822 chip with the nrf52 dk preview

wolfman24 — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:30:53 GMT

thanks Eric! i was considering the exact same. I know this isn't the question i posed but i just wanted to make sure that all the pin #'s on the PCA10036 are the same as the nrf51dk 10028? i looked at the hardware files and it does look like all the numbers are the same (P0.01 and all) but i just wanted to be sure cause im following some tutorials dealing with pwm to a small dc motor. All background i have in programming and electrical anything has been the internet. Thanks again!

RE: can i program a nrf51822 chip with the nrf52 dk preview

Eric Stutzenberger — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 19:04:06 GMT

Hi wolfman,

AFAIK, the nRF52 will start production sometime in Q1 2016. If your project will not be done before that time, I'd suggest considering the nRF52 anyway.

That said, you can use the Debug Out header on the nRF52 DK to program nRF51 based devices.

HTH,

Eric