Starting with nRF52832

RE: Starting with nRF52832

Simonr — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:33:14 GMT

Our chips do not come with any basic program unless you have ordered preprogrammed chips. So you will need to make room for pins to SWDIO and SWDCLK. I forgot to attach this link in my last reply which has a lot of useful tips when it comes to nRF52 design.

Good luck and kind regards,

Simon

RE: Starting with nRF52832

KYUBEEN — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 02:12:01 GMT

Thank you for your kind reply Simon.

I understand the needs for the pins, connected to VDD and ground, but still not sure about SWDIO and SWDCLK pins. I thought basic program is set in the nRF52832. So, if I connect the pins for VDD, ground, and AIN, is it possible to get simple signal through bluetooth?

For example, assume I made a module( just by mounting the nRF52832 and other components) with reference layouts, plus antenna. Also I connect 3 GPIO pins for VDD, ground and AIN. In this stage, if I set analog input as 2 DC voltage, is it gonna send any signal through bluetooth? Just simple signal. I don't need any complicate control since I am starting as a beginner. I just want to check out any bluetooth signal.

Thank you,

Kyubeen

RE: Starting with nRF52832

Simonr — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 10:06:41 GMT

All you need in addition to what the reference design provides, is a way to power, and to program the nRF52832. I suggest you mount the following GPIO pins:

One pin connected to VDD, for voltage input
One pin connected to ground on the board.
One pin connected to SWDIO and one to SWDCLK. (Necessary to program the nRF52)
Optional: One pin connected to an analog input (AIN) for testing purposes.

Keep in mind that this is the most basic way to make a bluetooth module, and you may want to add more input possibilities for additional features.

Best of luck,

Simon