RCP firmware version information

[Tamizh]

Hi,

I've flashed the open thread rcp firmware(from samples) provided by Nordic SDK into the nrf52840 dongle. While running my application, I get the below response for the version command in ot-ctl, which seems like a timestamp. Is it normal?

1) can anyone explain the difference between ot-ctl version, ot-ctl rcp version, and ot-ctl open-thread version?

2) Is this version info persistent among different builds and flashes?

Thanks.

[Tamizh]

Sorry,

I forgot to add the output image. Here it is.

Thanks.

[AHaug]

Hi,

1) can anyone explain the difference between ot-ctl version, ot-ctl rcp version, and ot-ctl open-thread version?

For all of these see https://github.com/openthread/openthread/blob/main/src/cli/README.md. They are related to build and computer version.

• ot-cli version: https://github.com/openthread/openthread/blob/main/src/cli/README.md#version
• rcp version: https://github.com/openthread/openthread/blob/main/src/cli/README.md#rcp
• open-thread version: https://github.com/openthread/openthread/blob/main/src/cli/README.md#thread-version

2) Is this version info persistent among different builds and flashes?

AFAIK they are timestamped to the firmware version you're building for.

Let me know if this answers your questions

Kind regards,
Andreas

[Tamizh]

Hi AHaug 

Thanks for the reply. Now I got an idea regarding the versions. I have one more query regarding the version.

Is it possible to assign a custom variable in the firmware for holding a custom firmware version that could be queried using the ot-ctl tool?

[AHaug]

Hi,

Apologies for the delayed response time

Tamizh said:

Is it possible to assign a custom variable in the firmware for holding a custom firmware version that could be queried using the ot-ctl tool?

Could you elaborate on what the use case for this is so I can be on the same page as you? 

Kind regards,
Andreas

[Tamizh]

Hi AHaug ,

I've already sorted out my previous query. But I have another one regarding the module validation. So in my project I want to verify the working of nrf SoC module/dongle in our factory through custom board which runs on Linux.

So what are all the params that I can use to tell that the dongle/SoC is working properly apart from rcp firmware validation (like transmission power).

And is there any tool out there that I can use (like ot-ctl for rcp firmware validation).?