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Can I use an nRF52805 module like BC805M for a HID device? How?

CataCluj

Dear Sir/Madam,

While I did take a course in Bluetooth I am still a beginner.

I know some boards have HID "support" (RN42 for example) I find it hard to believe that it's not something that can be added to any module.

If so, what is the minimal/simplest path to use a BC805M  for sending Mouse/Keyboard commands from the UART/GPIO to a Bluetooth-connected phone or computer?

I mean what IDE do I need to use, programming pod, library, maybe example code.  Maybe evaluation board, although I believe I can connect the module myself to the rest of my device.

If the nRF52805/BC805M is not right for me (I need smallest, cheapest MODULE, not chip), can you please recommend another, again with IDE to use, etc.

Thanks and best,

Cat

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    Hi

    What do you mean by "distractions" on the DK?

    You do not need the DK to use SES for free. All you need is any Nordic SoC. Check out this SEGGER Wiki page.

    Yes, the SoftDevices are free. These are precompiled linked binary software implementing the wireless protocol developed by us. 

    Yes, the nRF52805 is the smallest SoC we have, and I guess the modules don't come much smaller than the BC805M. For pricing details, please contact the Regional Sales Manager of your area, as we in tech support are not up to date on the cost of every module on the market. Let me know if you need help getting in touch with sales.

    Bluetooth BR/EDR (Classic) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) are vastly different. BLE was introduced in Bluetooth v4.0, and is not compatible with older versions or any Bluetooth Classic devices. BLE has gotten new features in each update (v4, v4.1, v4.2, v5.0, v5.1 and v5.2). Most PCs, Androids, and iOS devices today support BLE, and all BLE versions support HID as far as I know. Our BLE HID example projects should be able to do what you'd like.

    Best regards,

    Simon

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  • +1

    Hi

    What do you mean by "distractions" on the DK?

    You do not need the DK to use SES for free. All you need is any Nordic SoC. Check out this SEGGER Wiki page.

    Yes, the SoftDevices are free. These are precompiled linked binary software implementing the wireless protocol developed by us. 

    Yes, the nRF52805 is the smallest SoC we have, and I guess the modules don't come much smaller than the BC805M. For pricing details, please contact the Regional Sales Manager of your area, as we in tech support are not up to date on the cost of every module on the market. Let me know if you need help getting in touch with sales.

    Bluetooth BR/EDR (Classic) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) are vastly different. BLE was introduced in Bluetooth v4.0, and is not compatible with older versions or any Bluetooth Classic devices. BLE has gotten new features in each update (v4, v4.1, v4.2, v5.0, v5.1 and v5.2). Most PCs, Androids, and iOS devices today support BLE, and all BLE versions support HID as far as I know. Our BLE HID example projects should be able to do what you'd like.

    Best regards,

    Simon

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