How to test Mesh using nRF52840 Dongle

[Alan Ajit]

Dear Nordic,

I bought three nrf52840 dongle.

How i test the mesh i am totally confused how its programmed and how mesh tested with this nrf52840 dongle can you help me to testing mesh with nrf52840 dongle and programming this Dongle

[Martin]

Hello Alan,

I would suggest you take a look at the introduction to nRF5 SDK for Mesh HERE, and also go trough the Getting started tutorials on the same page. Hope this helps!

Regards,

Martin

[Alan Ajit]

Thanks Martin for your reply i see that but i have nrf52840 dongle not development board i totally confused how its programmed and test this mesh example  that you shown .nRF connect mesh tool not supporting to flash this Dongle can you help me where i start to test this mesh.

[Martin]

You can flash the dongles using Segger Embedded Studio found HERE.

Using the examples in the Mesh SDK HERE , there should be little need to modify the code beyond removing multiple buttons etc. I woud suggest starting with the Beaconing example, and then continuing testing the Light Switch example. If you are ufamiliar with Segger Embedded Studio, I would suggest the getting started guide HERE. Hope this helps you on your way!

Regards,

Martin

[Alan Ajit]

Thanks Martin ,

I try usb dongle with segger studio but its not connected or flash program .

segger studio works fine in DK board but in case of dongle its not working i totally confused how dongle programming i am stuck here .

[Mttrinh]

Hi,

Have a look at this User Guide on how to program and use the nRF52840 Dongle. The dongle is the preferred hardware to be used with the nRF Connect for Desktop and can be used with nRF5 SDK for product development. But unfortunately, the Mesh SDK does not support the nRF52840 Dongle(PCA10059) as of now. You will need a development board to test the Mesh SDK. You can see which board are compatible here.