ERROR: The file specified is not a valid hex file, has data outside valid areas

[lm]

Hello, when i try to flash my card, (nrf52840) in visual studio code i have those errors

ERROR: The file specified is not a valid hex file, has data outside valid areas
ERROR: or does not have data in valid areas.
NOTE: For additional output, try running again with logging enabled (--log).
NOTE: Any generated log error messages will be displayed.
FATAL ERROR: command exited with status 52: nrfjprog --program 'c:\Users\l.marcos\Documents\nordictests\peripheral_uart\build_1\zephyr\zephyr.hex' --sectoranduicrerase -f NRF52 --snr 683372301 

Thank you in advance for the help 

best regards

[Priyanka]

Hi Lina,

Are you using an nrf52840 DK, custom board or any other hardware? Could you provide more details regarding this?

Also, could you provide details of your software too? (nrf5 sdk or nrf Connect SDK, it's version, your J-Link version)

Kind Regards,

Priyanka

[lm]

Hello, im using a nrf52840DK. I have connected with this my module BLE BC805. I'm using nrf sdk 17.1 and nrf connect 3.7.1

[Priyanka]

Are you able to build the project successfully when you do not have the BLE BC805 module connected to the DK?

-Priyanka

[lm]

yes... i just did what you say and i can send any type of program..

[lm]

the problem is that my module ( bc805) is the most important part of the project because i want to use this to integrate in my future product. thank you again in advance for your help ...

[lm]

Do you think there is a solution?

[Priyanka]

Hi,

I would suggest you to try using the nrf52dk_nrf52805. It  is a modified version of the nRF52 DK that focuses on the limitations imposed by the nRF52805 IC (the flash size mainly), which is a cost-reduced variant of the original nRF52832. Since Nordic does not offer a development kit for the nRF52805, you can use this board to develop for 52805SoC while using the nRF52 Development Kit (PCA10040).

But, in order to program the BC805 module, you will need to connect to the 52840DK via Debug Out and build the "perpheral_uart" project. Then go to the build->zephyr->zephyr.hex and flash this hex file onto the DK via the Programmer App in nRF Connect for Desktop. You can find the guide to the Programmer app helpful. This is a guide to program the Dongle, but you can try the same steps for this case.

But first I would suggest you to familiarize yourself with Nordic Products and ways of programming these. We have various Development Kits and modules which can be programmed using the nrf5 SDK or the nRF Connect SDK.

Regards,

Priyanka

[lm]

Hi, i did everything that you tell me to do. I'm going to give you my log.2021-12-23T08_21_33.184Z-log.txt

[lm]

i cant flash the module with visual studio , i did the programmer thing and insert the zephyr.hex file and i have this

[lm]

what do you think? thank you 

[lm]

and look what i have when i try to build. 

[Priyanka]

Hi,

From the snippet I can see that you are configuring for a nrf52dk_nrf52805. 

But you said that you have only a nrf52840DK? (And in the connected devices section it shows that you have connected a nrf52840DK)

I guess that you are still not familiar with the basics and I would emphasize on building ad running a normal DK first before moving onto the BC805 (I understand that this is a crucial module).

Every application has a set of DK that it supports. For the peripheral_uart sample, when you begin the VS Code page, and give the build configuration, you cannot select a different board name other than the one you are using, for eg, if you are using an nrf52840DK, then you have to select somewhat like this:

Only if you have an nrf52dk_nrf52805 (an nrf52dk with a nrf52805 chip on it) can you select the board as nrf52dk_nrf52805. Also, in the peripheral_uart example, this board is not supported, hence I am not sure whether it will work either. 

You should try using the nrf52840DK and learn how this works and also learn a few basics which can be helpful in future. 

Regards,

Priyanka