3
Setting up the evaluation board
This section provides information on how to set up and program the BMD-340 evaluation kit
with an example application.
3.1 Set up the tool chain
1. Install
SEGGER Embedded Studio
2. Download the latest
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Do not alter the directory trees. The examples are configured for relative path positions.
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Do not use spaces in the directory path.
3. Install
nRF Connect for desktop
can be used directly with the Device Under Test (DUT) evaluation board for programming
and other features.
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If using nRF Connect on a desktop, a second evaluation board or a
required to make Bluetooth low energy connections with your DUT.
4. Install the
SEGGER J-Link
IDEs, ensure at least the "SEGGER Embedded Studio ARM" line is selected:
Figure 15: SEGGER J-Link commander install
5. You may need to add the install location to the system PATH. The default location for the
J-Link commander is "C:\Program Files (x86)\SEGGER\JLink_Vnnn" where "nnn" is
the version number.
6. Install
nRF Toolbox
3.2 Connect BMD-34 evaluation kit to a computer
The evaluation board is provided with an on-board SEGGER J-Link programmer/debugger.
1. If using the BMD-341-EVAL, connect one of the 2.4GHz antennas from the kit to the
module.
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Note that the U.FL connector is intended for limited connect / disconnect cycles.
2. Connect the board to a computer using the USB cable provided.
UBX-19033356 - R05
C1-Public
and
request a
nRF5
SDK. Unzip it to a convenient working directory.
and optionally one of the
Commander. If presented with a screen to select different
for your mobile device. This will be used with the example below.
Setting up the evaluation board
BMD-34 / 38 EVK - User guide
license.
mobile
versions. nRF Connect
nRF52 USB Dongle
is
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