Download nRF51 SDK without Eval/Dev Kit

RE: Download nRF51 SDK without Eval/Dev Kit

Stefan Birnir Sverrisson — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 08:26:21 GMT

Hi Richard

You need the SDK! Please register a support case in our support portal so we can provide you the SDK. Log in on www.nordicsemi.com and press the "Technical Support Team" link at the bottom of the webpage.

RE: Download nRF51 SDK without Eval/Dev Kit

Richard — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:25:36 GMT

Indeed I have my own PCB as well as a JLink that's donated by a friend.

In this case, do I really need the SDK? Is there any alternatives for really tight and low shoestring budget development?

RE: Download nRF51 SDK without Eval/Dev Kit

Alex Shepherd — Wed, 26 Feb 2014 23:15:09 GMT

No I believe you have to buy an Eval or Dev kit to gain access to the SDK and Soft Device files...

If you buy the Development kit (as well as the 2 modules that connect to the $400 nrfGo motherboard) you get the Segger JLink-Lite which you'll need to programming the chip.

The Segger JLink on the Eval PCB only lets you program/debug the on-board processor.

If you've done your own PCB then I'd suggest the Dev kit to get the JLink-Lite. If you've got another JLink already then the Eval kit provides convenient access to all the GPIO pins.

HTH

Alex