How to change the pcb Layout of nrf51822 beacon kit

[jakevd]

Hi,

I have downloaded the hardware files of nrf51822 beacon kit.

How to change the pcb layout of nrf51822. ( remove the name on the pcb, change the form of the pcb etc) but the connection with wires etc need to be the same?

And do u get any problems or could Nordic Semiconductor Sue you if you introduce a beacon with different hardware and another firmware but the same schematic design (connection of the wires) on the market?

[FormerMember]

For how to change the PCB layout of the nRF51822 beacon kit, I would recommend you to search in Altium documentation.

The purpose of a reference design/layout is that you are allowed to copy it. It is not any problem to use another Nordic chip with a different firmware on the beacon. Note that a different chip will require a different matching network. Thus, some changes to the layout will be necessary.

[endnode]

And if you change something you need to go for new certification (although I guess nRF51822 beacon kit has no certification;)

[FormerMember]

Yes, that's correct.