Connected Devices panel (in vs code) does not discover my device while in the programmer the device can be seen with no issues

RE: Connected Devices panel (in vs code) does not discover my device while in the programmer the device can be seen with no issues

sung jin kang — Mon, 22 May 2023 09:30:54 GMT

I'm using nRF52840-dk and trying to use vs code.

I had same problem but vs code is now showing my device ( nRF52840_xxAA_REV3 )

download nrfutil.exe from https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-tools/nRF-Util

then move to the downloaded directory

command type: nrfutil install nrf5sdk-tools

command type: nrfutil install device

RE: Connected Devices panel (in vs code) does not discover my device while in the programmer the device can be seen with no issues

CoussementStijn — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:12:24 GMT

Hi, Thanks I was under the impression it would work but now that you mention it it seems logic that it doesn't.

Thanks for the reply.

RE: Connected Devices panel (in vs code) does not discover my device while in the programmer the device can be seen with no issues

Frans Lutz — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:09:33 GMT

Hello Stijn,

The Thing:91 doesn't have a JTAG debugger therefor it is not visible within VC. You can program the nRF9160 or nRF52840 inside the Thingy91 using the MCUBOOT option with the nRF Connect SDK - Programmer tool .
You should bring the Thingy91 first into MCUBOOT Mode before you can program the nRF9160/nRF52840. You do this while pressing either SW3 or SW4 depending on the device you want to program. You select the device you want to program with the switch SW2. When using MCUBOOT you should use the compiled file from <project>\<build>\Zephyr\app_signed.hex

https://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/topic/ug_thingy91/UG/thingy91/hw_description/hw_figures.html
https://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/topic/ug_thingy91_gsg/UG/thingy91_gsg/updating_fw.html

If you want to use VC to flash and debug you should connect a JTAG debugger. You can use the debugger on the nRF9160DK.
Just connect a flat cable (for example Adafruit 1675) between the “debug out” connector on the nRF9160DK with the Thingy:91. The nRF9160DK will automatically select the connected device on the “debug out” connector.

Best regards,
Frans Lutz

RE: Connected Devices panel (in vs code) does not discover my device while in the programmer the device can be seen with no issues

CoussementStijn — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:51:42 GMT

Just tried on a different laptop with no vs code installed yet and installed all I think I need to get it working but it failed.

steps i did:

1) install VS code clean from Microsoft (version 1.62.3)

2) installed nRF connect desktop V3.9.1

3) installed Toolchain manager (v0.10.1)

4) installed nRF Connect SDK v1.7.1

5) clicked open VS code

6) allow all preinstalled settings needed to install before opening VS code all were successfull

7) needed to install nRF command line tools 10.15.1 x64 (restarted PC after installation)

8) in VS code I still can't find the device connected (thingy91)

So i thing it is my thingy that does not respond correctly or something. Ive tried in boot mode (pressing the button on startup) but that didn't help either.

So now I'm lost here on how to proceed...