queries regarding installation of pc-ble-driver-js

[tonykappen]

Hi, 

I am a newbie to embedded development. I am well versed with java script. I am under the impression nordic allows you to communicate with java script to the development kit. I have a nRF52 (nRF52832) development kit (PCA10040). I am trying to installing the pc-ble-driver-js from the link https://github.com/NordicSemiconductor/pc-ble-driver-js/blob/master/Installation.md. I wish to develop the javascript application with electron. I didnot understand the portion of the text "This will work as long as precompiled binaries exist for your platform/runtime environment, ref. the files attached to the Releases". Can you please give me further explanation on the meaning of the line. I am developing on Windows 10 OS with a 32bit version of node installed. Your help is much appreciated. 

Sincerely,

Tony. 

[ketil]

Hi Tony,

I would recommend that you consider the Thingy:52. It is a development kit based on nRF52832 that contains sensors/microphone/speaker that is made specifically for allowing users to communicate via languages such as JavaScript. We have examples using Web Bluetooth and node.js. All the firmware is already written for you. Almost everything about the Thingy:52 is open source and available on GitHub. 

If you have any trouble with pc-ble-driver-js I recommend that you create an issue in the repository.

If you are still mostly interested in Electron then there is a guide on how to develop apps for nRF Connect. That might be a good starting point?

Ketil