How to add flash programming algorithm for softdevice?

[Alexej Gerstmaier]

I'm trying to program my nrf52832 with an ST-LINK /V2. I can't get both the softdevice and my app on the chip.

Flashing each one seperately works fine but then when I flash my app (after flashing the softdevice) my can't access all the softdevice libraries and fails. (it seems like the softdevice I flashed before was overwritten)

Anyway, from researching a couple of hours online, this guy seems to have solved the problem I have:

devzone.nordicsemi.com/.../

It seems that I need some sort of "Softdevice" (Not "Softdevice erase") flashing algorithm. Where do I get this?

[Keton]

You can convert many versions of STLink to full JLink using conversion software from Segger site. Then all Nordic tools will work with it.

www.segger.com/jlink-st-link.html

[Roger Clark]

In my experience the number of STLink devices that can be converted JLink are fairly few.

Only boards which use the STM32F103CB ( 128k flash have enough space to fit the JLink firmware)

And a lot of older STM hardware only have 64k flash.

None of the third party dongles have 128k either.

[Keton]

I've successfully converted both standalone STLink V2 and lots of STM Nucleo boards equipped with built in STLink. So it's worth trying. Any Nucleo board is still cheaper than an JLink edu.

[Roger Clark]

@kenton

Good point about the cost.

I may try converting one of my Maple Mini boards (STM32F103CB) boards to a JLink via being a STLink.

[Alexej Gerstmaier]

Sadly, mine wasn't supported. The J-Link EDU is on its way. Was worth a try anyway