Build example project with Cmake

RE: Build example project with Cmake

Håkon Alseth — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:51:13 GMT

Hi,

nRF5 sdk supports gcc + makefiles:

https://docs.nordicsemi.com/bundle/sdk_nrf5_v17.1.0/page/index_1.html

You will need make + gcc (arm-none-eabi) installed.

In path, nRF5_SDK_17.1.0_ddde560/components/toolchain/gcc/, you need to edit either Makefile.posix (macos/linux) or Makefile.windows to reflect where you have installed your gcc toolchain for arm.

Kind regards,

Håkon

RE: Build example project with Cmake

Jonas0 — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:17:35 GMT

Ok I will try NCS.

Do you know if I can build the nRF5 SDK example projects from command line? So I don't have to do it from Segger Embedded Studio?

RE: Build example project with Cmake

Håkon Alseth — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:34:22 GMT

Hi,

nRF5 SDK does not have CMake support.

As mentioned on our website: https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-software/nRF5-SDK/GetStarted

nRF5 SDK is not recommended to new designs. If you want CMake support, I would recommend that you look into NCS, which is linked in the above link.

Kind regards,

Håkon