Latest Keil won't compile SDK example

[tloos]

I just installed the latest version of Keil MDK 5.39 and 17.1.0 of the SDK.  When I try to compile the blinky_FreeRTOS_pca10056 project, I receive this error message:

*** Target 'nrf52840_xxaa' uses ARM-Compiler 'Default Compiler Version 5' which is not available.

Am I doing something wrong here?  It's been a few years since I have used these tools, but previously, these examples built just fine and were a good starting point for a custom project.

Thanks for any help!

[Jared]

Hi,

nRF5SDK v17.1.0 was tested with ARM: MDK-ARM version 5.25. You should use that instead. You might need to download compiler 5 from the ARM website as well.

If you're starting a new project then I would strongly suggest that you use SEGGER Embedded Studio instead, or even migrate to the newer nRF Connect SDK instead of nRF5SDK. 

nRF Connect SDK Fundamentals

regards

Jared 

[tloos]

Thanks for the reply...

I tried MDK-ARM 5.25 and it had trouble installing some necessary packs so I'll just use SES.  I've never used that before but it looks good so we'll see.

I have also not heard about nRF Connect SDK.  I'm assuming this is the new path?  Will the nRF5SDK be supported in the future?

[Jared]

tloos said:

I have also not heard about nRF Connect SDK.  I'm assuming this is the new path?  Will the nRF5SDK be supported in the future?

See this,

regards

Jared