RE: VS Code / hex.file

SwRa — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:02:45 GMT

Hello,

The nRF52840 dongle does not have a debugger on it, so in order for it to be detected in VS Code/to program it, you will need to use the Debug Out port of any of the DK's or an external debugger (like JLink).. Say you are using an nRF5840-DK, you can just connect the Debug Out port of the DK to the dongle using a 10-pin connector as stated here: https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ug_nrf52840_dk/page/UG/dk/hw_debug_out.html

You can also take a look at the documentation for the dongle:https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/ug_nrf52840_dongle/page/UG/nrf52840_Dongle/programming.html

Also, VS Code do havF2840 dongle in the target lists:

You could also use the command prompt in the SDK to build and flash (using west commands), or use the programmer to flash the hex file.

Best Regards,

Swathy