Very newbie question nRF52 DK, nRF5 SDK, dongle

[tfk]

I purchased the nRF52840 dongle AND Nrf52 dev kit. My upcoming project will utilize the nRF52832. I am able to build, download, modify, and execute examples from the nRF5 DK, as well as program with already-compiled examples, using SEGGER Embedded Studio.

I now want to try an example which allows the nRF52832 to operate as a BLE peripheral, and discover it in nRF Connect using the dongle. I understand that the Heart Rate Monitor is one example with which I could accomplish it. I also understand that I must program the Soft Device first in order to run this example.

I cannot find a copy of nRFgo which I can download, I've looked at a few "hits", but my anti-virus software is blocking download from them. I was hoping you could point me to a Nordic URL from which I could download a "safe" copy of nRFgo, or if you could tell me I'm "all wet" and there is another way to do this?

Thanks.

[tfk]

I was able to accomplish my current goal by using the "template" peripheral example.   Thanks for the helpful replies.  I'm on the learning curve :)

[tfk]

I've had a good play with the first 3 tutorials, will continue, but I'm wondering if there is any spec or listing of the nRF52840 dongle commands -  I'd like to be able to script some testing using the dongle with the factory-installed firmware ... the goal is to duplicate the test set onto several Windows-based computers.

Thanks for all your help and for spending your time on me.

[Bjørn Kvaale]

What 52840 dongle commands are you referring to? Are you wondering how the dongle communicates with the PC app?

[tfk]

Yes.  I've also read it alluded that I might be able to write app for nRFConnect, which would be very convenient.  Thanks for your help. 

[Bjørn Kvaale]

Yes, you can take a look at this documentation for more info.

[tfk]

thanks, I downloaded it and am having a look.  I'm going to get my copy of Javascript for Dummies, but please, allow me to show my ignorance once more..... what compiler tool is used to build this code into an executable ?  I was under the impression that javascript executes in a web browser, but this is probably my limited beginner-knowledge as well.....

Thanks again.  I hope you will be rewarded for taking time to help me.

[Bjørn Kvaale]

Have you taken a look at this documentation? That should hopefully help you get the answers you want.