SDK example doesn't work on PCA10001

[horiebin]

Hello, I have downloaded the nRF_MDK_7_2_1, and open \Keil_v5\ARM\Device\Nordic\nrf51822\Board\pca10001\s110\ble_app_beacon\arm\ble_app_beacon with Keil_v5.

I set IROM1 start from 0x0 and size is 0x40000, IRAM1 start from 0x2000000 and size is 0x4000. Then compile the hex files and flash it to the board PCA10001 , I can see the led light but can't detect the bluetooth device.

In the debug mode, I found the program stop in the fonction ble_stack_init();

[Petter Myhre]

To use the BLE examples you need to flash a SoftDevice first, using nRFGo Studio. Since you are using an example from the S110 you should flash S110. Be sure that you are using a SDK version that is compatible with the SoftDevice version, check the nRF51 Compatibility Matrix, found here. Then the examples should have the correct ROM and RAM settings.

You can also find some more information in this blog.

[horiebin]

The MDK 7.2.1 can be used for PCA10001, right? I tried flash the softdevice but after that I want to flash the application, it was an error: This hex file has data in SoftDevice region

[Petter Myhre]

Yes. Did you change the ROM and RAM start and size so that you don't try to flash you application in the SoftDevice region? Start shouldn't be at 0x0, it should be the size of the SoftDevice, which you can find in the blog I linked to.

[zack03]

Hi, I am trying to load ble_beacon_app in sdk on redbear lab's ble nano. I have followed all the instructions mentioned in the link you provided. But still ble is not transmitting anything. Can you please suggest a solution? I am using sdk version 8.0.0 and soft device version 8.0

[Petter Myhre]

@zack03 Please add a new question where you describe what you have tried.

[horiebin]

Hello, I try to flash the SoftDevice s110_nrf51822_6.2.1_softdevice.hex to the borad PCA10001, but it can't work: Invalid parameter error