Supporting a custom board with nRF5 SDK examples

RE: Supporting a custom board with nRF5 SDK examples

Jarmo — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:43:27 GMT

That's fine then. Thanks :)

RE: Supporting a custom board with nRF5 SDK examples

Sigurd — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 09:48:34 GMT

I don't think that should be a problem. The bsp module is not using the start/stop defines.

RE: Supporting a custom board with nRF5 SDK examples

Jarmo — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 09:20:48 GMT

Ok, thanks for answer! However, I think there might be a problem with buttons and leds, since bsp module might be assuming all the leds / buttons are wired in consecutive pins (there's defines LED_START/LED_STOP and BUTTON_START/BUTTON_STOP). However, in our board leds are not in consecutive pins. Is that a problem?

RE: Supporting a custom board with nRF5 SDK examples

Sigurd — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 09:12:29 GMT

Hi,

Yes, that is possible. Simply copy one of the existing board files (e.g. pca10028.h), rename it, and modify it after your requirements (change pin configuration, etc). Then you have to modify boards.h to support your new file:

..
#elif defined(BOARD_CUSTOM)
  #include "custom_board.h"
..

The new define can then be used in Keil (Options for Target -> C/C++ tab-> Define-> remove BOARD_PCA10028 and add your BOARD_CUSTOM). The bsp module is very dynamic, and will configure according to your custom board file.