ibeacon continuous scanning and connectable service

[fab]

Hi,

I adapted the ble_app_multilink example to continuously scanning for ibeacons and collecting rssi data.

Data are then sent via UART to a microcontroller which provides Bluetooth connectivity in order to read data on an iOS device.

I am using the DK52 but the final product will run on a nRF52 based module to be mounted on a small cart.

Now, I would like my central application would be able to also act as peripheral in order to eliminate the additional microcontroller.

In other words, my firmware should provide a connectable service (with a characteristic) without stop the scanning even when the iOS device has connected.

I think I have read somewhere that scanninng cannot run when a device has connected. Is that true?

Thanks Is the 132 softdevice capable of that? Is there any reference example to start with?

I am not very much used to central programming.

[FormerMember]

In the SDK, there are three examples showing how to combine BLE peripheral and BLE central role in on application. The examples can be found in the ble_central_and_peripheral folder.

For how to best combine scanning with a peripheral connection, I would recommend you to read the "Scheduling" section in the softdevice specification.