Why ble_app_beacon is absent in SDK4.4.X

[Parvi]

Hi, can anyone tell me why ble_beacon_app code doesn't exist in SDK4.4.x examples folder , or from where can i get it ?

[RK]

Because 4.4.x dates back to 2013 which was just around the time Apple announced the whole iBeacon effort, so it doesn't exist because it wasn't written back then.

Take a version from a later SDK and back-port it, the code's very simple. I assume you are using rev 1 chips and have to use the really old SDKs. If not, use a newer SDK.

[Bee]

Hi, RK. I have a similar question. Does it mean the 1st generation chips can just use the nRF51822-BK-FW? I think it's time now to make the nRF51822-BK-FW public because all the newer SDK has the iBeacon example. By the way, the SDK 4.4.2 is the newest SDK for the 1st generation chips.

[Parvi]

Thanks for your reply RK.. I already tried to copy the ble project code to one of my project.I initialized the gap parameters without any problem , but the ble_stack_init() function is making trouble. firstly , some structures were absent in the ble_gatts file (may be just because of older version sdk) and i copied it from sdk6 gatts file. Secondly , the error was in sd_ble_enable() function.

i also added the library files, but couldn't make it work unfortunately.. Can you guide me how should i back-port it ? or kindly provide similar topic link from where i can any idea.

[Bee]

Sorry, Parvi. I have no idea, either. I met a similar problem with you. I have given up to port it and using a newer SDK with the 3rd generation chips.

[Parvi]

never mind , Thanks for your help RK