BLE test case Automation using nRF52840 DK as Peripheral Role

[Pranesh]

Hi Team,

Can I automate BLE test cases using nRF52840 DK ? If yes what is the procedure to follow.

My DUT supports central role and I want to make nRF52840 DK as peripheral role.

My Intention is to simulate remote device(peripheral role) using nRF52840 board and should have control on modifying the parameters. 

kindly let me know the possibility.

Thanks & Regards,

Pranesh N U

[daviddedwin]

This may work for you https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/f/nordic-q-a/26467/which-tool-to-use-for-scripting-nrf-connect-dev-board-using-python , upvote and accept if this works for you.

[Pranesh]

Hi,

With this (https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/f/nordic-q-a/26467/which-tool-to-use-for-scripting-nrf-connect-dev-board-using-python) Can I automate by changing the parameters ? for Ex. Setting adv interval to different value, modifying manufacture name, ATT write/read etc.... 

Thanks & Regards,

Pranesh N U

[daviddedwin]

Yes, that is the intent 

[Pranesh]

Hi David,

Is there any alternate way instead of using python language ?

Can it be done using C language ? If so please do let me know.

What is the best method/approach to Automate my test case's ? 

Thanks & Regards,

Pranesh N U

[Einar Thorsrud]

Hi Pranesh,

You can use the pc-ble-driver directly, instead of the python wrapper. That is C++ though, and not pain old C.

[Pranesh]

Hi Thorsrud,

I need to change advertiser parameters like adv interval, adv timeout, manufacture data, adv name, address, adv type and need to read/write ATT characteristics etc.....

Basically I need to control the Nordic DK kit completely for automating BLE test case's. 

I bought 5 nRF52840 board.

Could you please share me some document if possible for automating the test case.

Which is the best method to automate ?  Python (or) C (or) C++ ?

Right now i'm using nRF5_SDK_17.0.2_d674dde SDK(.c) and Segger embeed studio to compile and run the code(to create hex file) but I'm not able to change the parameter like manufacturer name during advertising etc...

Thanks & Regards,

Pranesh N U

[daviddedwin]

Pick the language that you are comfortable with. The C/C++ interface would also work to achieve what you need. I generally think the scripting interface will get get the job done faster but your call.

[Pranesh N U]

Hi David,

What you mean scripting interface. Could you please clarify me.

Sorry for the delay.

Thanks,

,Pranesh N U