How to build multiprotocol ble_thread_dyn_template from VS Code?

[Md Mazedul Islam Khan]

 I am trying to make a multiprotocol network using BLE and Thread. I have flashed nRF52840DK using the `s140` Softdevice and flashed the ble_thread_dyn_template as well.

However, I want to edit the `ble_thread_dyn_template` code through VS Code and if possible, `s140` Softdevice as well. When I try finding the `ble_thread_dyn_template` sample when creating a project though VS Code, there's not any.

How do I form a project through VS Code that usage the `ble_thread_dyn_template` project template?

[Einar Thorsrud]

Hi,

You can use VS Code as an editor, but we only support VS Code as an IDE when using the newer nRF Connect SDK, and not the old nRF5 SDK that I see you are using. If you are starting development now I would recommend starting with the nRF Connect SDK (see nRF Connect SDK and nRF5 SDK statement). The nRF Connect SDK also support multi protocol between Thread and BLE.

The Thread: CoAP Client sample can optionally be built with BLE in addition to Thread.

[Md Mazedul Islam Khan]

Thanks for the answer! I would be happy to start developing using the newer nRF Connect SDK instead of nRF5 SDK. However, I am looking for multiprotocol support between BLE and Thread, not between Bluetooth and BLE.

Do we have any sample template available that work for the Thread and BLE multiprotocol connection like `ble_thread_dyn_template` available in nRF5 SDK?

[Einar Thorsrud]

Hi,

Sounds good. There was a typo in my previous reply. I ment Thread and BLE (which is Bluetooth Low Energy). I have fixed the original post. The Thread: CoAP Client sample demonstrates Thread and BLE multiprotocol.