debugging with Linux

[swip]

Hello,

I am new in this community and I am trying to get started with developments using nRF52840 DK. I am using SDK 13.0 for the library and I compile my code using armgcc. JLink for Linux V620h is used for the connection between the chip and the pc.

Now the problem that I am facing is how to get messages from the nRF52840 chip. Since I am using Linux, I can not directly use Kely microVersion and the real time terminal.

Do you have a simple tool to get data from the chip (through uart, RTT, or other protocols) ?

A minor point, is the configuration of the sdk_config.h file which does not look good using a Qtcreator. So again, any ideas are welcome !

Thanks,

[RK]

Have you thought of trying Segger Embedded Studio which works on Linux, is supported by the lastest SDK 14 and which Nordic has licensed for even commercial purposes from Segger. That is absolutely fully integrated with all Segger's technology including RTT and is a much easier way to get started.

[Bjørn Kvaale]

I agree with RK. I would take a look at SES. You can have a look at the Nordic Youtube page, where there is a playlist for getting started with SES. And as RK pointed out, it is free to use SES for Nordic SDK users!

[swip]

Hi guys! Thank you for your help :). SES seems to be a good solution for debugging, I have also tried this tutorial and it works fine on linux too. I am able to set break points as it is the case using SES. The problem that I have with SES and not with Qt creator, is how to follow definition under cursor to jump from one file to another file. Though, I still struggle to use the printf function or NRF_LOG_INFO("test") with Qt creator and the command ./JLinkGDBServer -device nRF52840_xxAA -if swd -endian little -speed 1000 -port 2331 -singlerun -notimeout

[Bjørn Kvaale]

Hey swip! I am able to easily use the "Go To Definition" command in Segger Embedded Studio on Windows 10 without having to compile the application beforehand. I just used the ble_app_hrs example on sdk 14.1 located under the examples/ble_peripheral folder (used softdevice s132 and the pca10040 option). I have not tried segger embedded studio on Linux, as we need to use virtualization software to run linux. If you want, I can take a closer look at this for you (as I prefer Linux to Windows any day) ;)

I have not had any experience with QT Creator, but could take a closer look at this issue too if you want.

[Bjørn Kvaale]

Could also be a good idea to ask some questions on the segger forum. But I'm happy to take a look at this issue later.