How to download the hex file without using Keil MicroVision 5 software?

[Tharunesh]

Sir/Madam,

I am developing application software using nRF51822 in keil microvision 5 IDE.   I want to know how to download the hex file without using KEIL IDE.  I found the 2 ways to download the hex file to the target.  

1. nRF go Studio

2. J-Link commander.

In nRF go Studio, i am facing an error which indicates as follows

" This hex file has data in SoftDevice region. Try programming using program SoftDevice".  

We tried the softdevice program, that all shows an error.

In J-Link commander,while typing below command

"nrfjprog -f NRF51 --program file.hex  --chiperase", it gives an error as "unknown command".

I need the solution for above issues.

[Martin Lesund]

Hi Tharunesh,

I would recommend that you use nrfjprog to program your device.

The reason you are getting unknown command is that you are using the J-Link Commander when you instead should use the standard Terminal window for you computer.

(make sure to download the newest one)

You could also try out the "Programmer" app in the nRF Connect for desktop to have the more GUI like experience.

"nrf go studio" is deprecated, and the "Programmer" app has replaced it.

//Cheers