nrf9161 Segger Embedded Studio Project Setup

[michl]

Hi all,

I am relatively new to evalutating Nordic DevKits and just received a nrf9161DK. Now i want to run a cellular example from the Nordic Connect SDK on it, using Segger Embedded Studio v8.10 on Ubuntu 22.04. When i use Cortex-M33 as Processor Architecture while creating a Project, it says that "Zephyr" is not supported by this processor type. What are the correct steps to setup a demo project and use the cellular features?

Also I noticed that the nrf9161DK is equipped with a nrf53 and the nrf9161, I want to make sure to use the CortexM33 onboard of the nrf9161. Do i simply need to connect that to the USB-C Port? Or does it use the nrf53 if I connect it via USB to my PC? Additionally, do I need to install any special firmware to nrf9161DK via NRF Connect for Desktop to use the DK as I want to use it?

Maybe anyone can provide me with the steps i need to take into account. Thanks in advance!

Michael

[Amanda Hsieh]

Hi,

Now i want to run a cellular example from the Nordic Connect SDK on it, using Segger Embedded Studio v8.10 on Ubuntu 22.04. When i use Cortex-M33 as Processor Architecture while creating a Project, it says that "Zephyr" is not supported by this processor type.

The nRF Connect SDK supports the nRF Connect for VS Code extension instead of Segger. 

What are the correct steps to setup a demo project and use the cellular features?

It's similar to the Getting started with nRF9160 DK doc. You can refer to it.  

Also I noticed that the nrf9161DK is equipped with a nrf53 and the nrf9161, I want to make sure to use the CortexM33 onboard of the nrf9161. Do i simply need to connect that to the USB-C Port? Or does it use the nrf53 if I connect it via USB to my PC?

Yes, Connect the nRF9161 DK to the computer with a USB-C cable. 

The nRF9161 DK contains an nRF5340 Interface MCU (IMCU), which acts both as an on-board debugger and board controller. The board controller controls signal switches on the nRF9161 DK and can be used to route the nRF9161 SiP pins to different components on the DK, such as pin headers, external memory, a SIM card or eSIM. For a complete list of configuration options available, see the nRF9161 DK board control section in the nRF9161 DK User Guide.

The nRF5340 IMCU comes preprogrammed with J-Link SEGGER OB and board controller firmware. If you want to change the default configuration of the DK, you can use the Board Configurator app in nRF Connect for Desktop . See the nRF Connect Board Configurator documentation for instructions on how to change the configuration of the DK.

do I need to install any special firmware to nrf9161DK via NRF Connect for Desktop to use the DK as I want to use it?

To get started with an nRF9161 DK, complete the steps in the Quick Start app in nRF Connect for Desktop. For more advanced topics related to the nRF9161 DK, see the Developing with nRF9161 DK documentation.

If you want to go through hands-on online training to familiarize yourself with cellular IoT technologies and the development of cellular applications, enroll in the Cellular IoT Fundamentals course in the Nordic Developer Academy.

Regards,
Amanda Hsieh

[michl]

Hi Amanda,

first of all thanks for the reply. I tried to use VS Code, but get an error using it on Ubuntu 22.04. The problem is, that the nrf Connect Extension loads infinitely when I open it. I can see the buttons and actions, but when I click them, nothing happens! Whether browse samples, nor any other button. Any idea what the problem could be? 

[michl]

And yes, I tried reinstalling vscode already^^