Hardware setup for nRF52811 on PTR9611 for arduino

[Henry Jiu]

Hello,

I am a university student that is currently working on a project regarding an indoor RTLS proposed using BLE beacon system to track down an object.

After some research, i got my hands on the ptr9611 module with the NRF52811 Soc. Im thinking is it possible for me to interface with the module using the an arduino uno to extract RSSI value and AoD/AoA for distance and angle between devices as the PTR9611 actually includes an pcb antenna on board. Through triangulation method with location of multiple beacons known, eventually come out with a result for the location of the tracked device is applicable right? So how should i connect my arduino and the PTR9611 module so that i can make use of the SDK provided to configure it later? 

[Henry Jiu]

the nRF52833DK price is over my project budget. Are there other ways that can make up the process power needs to run the algorithm? Like another microcontroller to capture the data and do the algorithm process? I look up for other types of compatible AoA/AoD locator and found the Simplelink CC1312 by Texas instrument does it function similar to nRF52833DK? 

Regarding the PTR9611 programming interface using SWD adapter i didnt bought that, ill make an inquiry to them which will be suitable.Thanks for the reminder.

As for the UBLOX AoA kit, i looked it up as u suggest, but it seems like that supply full ready-made hardware and software kit of the indoor RTLS using the Nordic SOC in their product. But as mentioned earlier im doing this project for my university project and the objective of mine was to develop the system and evaluate whatever results that I got. But I guess I could take reference of UBLOX AoA solution.

[Elfving]

Henry Jiu said:

I look up for other types of compatible AoA/AoD locator and found the Simplelink CC1312 by Texas instrument does it function similar to nRF52833DK? 

Well the direction finding standard is a part of Bluetooth and is the same for all products, so you could potentially combine their locator with our beacons. Using our samples on their chips however, I am less sure about. You would have to ask them, but I don't think they support Zephyr. I would recommend sticking to the nRF52833DK.

But no matter whos locator SoC you use, you would also need an antenna matrix.

Regards,

Elfving

[Henry Jiu]

Thank you, I'll ask again if have more question. Again, much appreciated for all the help and suggestion.

[Elfving]

No problem! :)