Connectivity hex files not being built

[dylan_shuler]

I am trying to build the connectivity hex files on an ubuntu build machine for an nrf52840 dongle so I can communicate with another nrf52840 dev board, I followed the instructions on github to compile the pc_ble_driver along with the connectivity hex files.  I am able to build the pc_ble_driver source, however when I try to build the connectivity hex files ninja reports that there is no work to do. See the image below to show the output of generating the build files and then running the build command.

I see that there is a hex directory in my build directory, but there is only a cmake subdirectory and a cmake_install.cmake file. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

[tesc]

Hi,

Please note that the full command to build the connectivity firmware is:
cmake --build . --target compile_connectivity

You can also find precompiled hex files on github. Please note that for v4.1.4 there is a separate tag (v4.1.4-hex) that includes the USB hex files (also in the form of a DFU zip package) for use with the nRF52840 Dongle.

Regards,
Terje

[dylan_shuler]

I'll use the precompiled hex files for now, but ninja still reports that there is no work to do with the correct target set. Do I need to use a branch other than master?

UPDATE: I am able to build the proper files using the 4.1.1 branch

[tesc]

Hi,

As you already found out, it works with the tagged branch. You should always use tagged releases of pc-ble-driver, as they are considered proper releases. Master is the "current state" of the repository, and not necessarily tested to the extent that tagged releases are.

Regards,
Terje