Cannot connect device with nRF8001 to Windows 10 PC

[Finfa811]

Hi,

I've built a device using an IMUduino board, which is supposed to be similar to Arduino Leonardo board with a nRF8001 bluetooth. I was able to connect my device to an Android phone using the nRF UART v2.0 app, I tested some examples and it worked with success.

I would like to connect the device to a Windows 10 PC via bluetooth. I have installed the driver of the nRF8001, and I am able to pair both PC-UART. However, when I open the Master control Panel, I cannot find any Master emulator, the menu is empty. Master control panel version is 3.10.0.14.

Is there any way to connect a device with nRF8001 to a Windows 10 PC?

Thanks.

[awneil]

What do you mean by, "the driver of the nRF8001"?

Note that the MCP only works with Nordic's Dongle or DevKits - it doesn't work with the PC's own Bluetooth.

Does the PC have BLE?

[Finfa811]

I have this driver and the SDK. And I'm able to pair PC-UART using BLE Functions for Windows 10, but then no Master emulator is found in the Nordic Master Control Panel.

[David Edwin]

Can you try using the BTLE Scanner app, to connect to the nRF8001 board ? https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/store/apps/BLE-Scanner/9NBLGGH0J7M0

I have not tested it on a Win 10 PC.

I have not tried it but you can give it a try.

Edited to add hardware requirements

[awneil]

As noted, the Nordic Master Control Panel does not work with the PC's built-in bluetooth - you must use a Nordic dongle or dev kit!

The "Master emulator" is an application which runs on the Nordic dongle or dev kit - so it won't be found if you don't have one!

[Finfa811]

I am able to pair the BLE device with Windows 10 through built-in UI using a BT 4.0 dongle, the problem is when paired, I cannot get echo from the device. Master Control Panel is not even detecting it. Does the dongle need to be Nordic?