PC data reception CODED PHY

[Tatsuteke]

Hello,

I am currently working on a project where I need to receive data from a custom board using a nRF52833.

I have made custom characteristics and I can send commands with the nRFConnect app on my phone and receive data through notifications.

I was also able to receive data with my computer using the internal blutooth chip but the issue is that it is not compatible with CODED PHY. I know that nRFConnect for desktop is also not compatible with CODED PHY.

The question is : how can I receive data from my device on a PC using CODED PHY ?

-     Are there products available that can already receive data from any device in long range mode ?

-     Do I need to use a dev kit and program it as central in long range mode that send the data via serial communication ?

-     Or is it better/easier to develop an android app compatible with long range that could save files and send them to my computer ? 

 Thank you for your time,

Regards

[Hung Bui]

Hi Tatsuteke, 

Could you give more information about  your project ? Are you using nRF5 SDK or nRF Connect SDK ? 

You are right that nRF Connect for Desktop doesn't support CODED PHY. 

I'm not aware of a PC tool that support CODED PHY out of the box. 

I would suggest to go for your second option "  to use a dev kit and program it as central in long range mode that send the data via serial communication"

We do have central example in the SDK that you just need to modify to work with your CODED PHY peripheral. After you get the data on the central you can send that to PC via UART or USB. This way you have full control over the connection between the peers and choose how to send data to PC. 

I don't think it's the best to use the phone to collect data and then send to PC.