Did thingy support DTM and radio test mode?

[william_wu_A]

Hi Nordic team

As the title mention, I would like to program the DTM and radio test mode on thingy.

Did thingy support it? 

Can I flash both program in thingy and switch between them?

[Andreas]

Hi,

 

The Thingy:52 is simply a PCB with an nRF52832 on it, so yes it supports both DTM example and radio test example. Note that due to the pin mappings on the Thingy:52 you might have to reassign the UART pins and rebuild the example to get it to work.

 

By default they are two independent applications. It might be possible for you to combine them on your own, but keep in mind that each are designed to work with each their UART towards a PC and DTM tester, respectively. The simplest way might be to switch between them by e.g. togging a pin or something, or just keep them separate.

 

Best regards,

Andreas

[william_wu_A]

Hi Andreas

Thanks for you clear explanation.

It seems have a develop kit might be an easy way to manipulate.  

[Andreas]

Hi,

 

Yes, on a development kit it is pretty much plug and play. The example precompiled hex files are configured with the DK/default UART pins.

 

You could still use the DK with your thingy though, just cut SB9 on the DK to disconnect the nRF52 on the DK, and run some cables from the DK UART pins to the respective pins on the thingy. This goes for your custom PCB also.

 

Best regards,

Andreas