nRF51 DK - Do I need anything else?

[lnBetween]

I'm looking to order the nRF51 DK to create my own iBeacon device and was wondering if I'll need any other module or accessory besides a USB cable?

[Øyvind Karlsen]

Hi,

To use the DK you only need a microUSB cable to power it.

For development you might also want a nRF51 dongle for verification, debugging and simple packet sniffing. You can also use your smarthphone with the Master Control Panel app.

Once you get your kit I recommend going through this tutorial to get started.

Good luck,

Øyvind

[lnBetween]

Thanks Øyvind! By the way, are you sure that the Master Control Panel app is available on iOS? I don't see it in the App Store.

[Øyvind Karlsen]

Actually you are right I can't find it either, things went a bit quickly as I typed there =P

There is the nRF Toolbox for iOS which has some of the functionality. In addition you can use an app called LightBlue and you will have full functionality on iOS.