support for nordic sdk as framework

[zerog2k]

We have support for arduino and mbed frameworks, but would like to investigate support for using nordics nrf5 sdk (hals/drivers, etc).

I think I understand about 80% of what needs to be done, but may need some help on polishing, patching, and packaging.

Curious how many folks would be interested in such an effort?

Related question would be if it is possible for a user/board to specify a certain revision of the framework (sdk). Reason being is that nrf51 devices support maximum of nrf5 sdk 12.3.0, whereas nrf52 support latest versions. (nrf5 sdk version also dictates which softdevice is used, if ble softdevice is required, but i think this can be tied to and encapsulated into the framework logic?)

[vshymanskyy]

+++

[tlongeri]

+1

[SebasScript]

+1, having the Nordic SDK as a framework would be great

[ASL07]

Very interesting stuff, let me know if I can help

[mactabish]

Is work being started on this? Very interested in using native NRF sdk on PIO.

[baneageorge]

@zerog2k Hi Jens, any chance we get in touch?

[trembel]

+1, would be very nice

[andersliland]

+1, would be very nice

[andrealongobardi85]

+1

[davidlimhk]

+1

[superhappychris]

+1 yes please!

[hpssjellis]

Can someone comment on any progress that has been done to implement the Nordic SDK. I have an online docker that has all three of: Platformio, Nordic SDK and Openthread, working individually but have no idea how to integrate the three. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

The github is here my-gitpod-of-openthread

Or just click on the button below to load the Gitpod docker (Needs a Github or Gitlab login)

Openthread can generate a .hex file for the Nordic nRF52840 USB Dongle to be installed using nrf-connect for desktop

The Nordic SDK can generate .bin or .hex files for installing either using the Arduino IDE (with a bit of command line hack) or nrf-connect for desktop.

PlatformIO Client is installed and works great when connected with a local machine remote agent.

[zerog2k]

I'm not aware of anyone actively working on this. I was trying to gauge interest and find others who could help support such a thing, but I have not really done much on nrf51 in a while - seems like most have moved to nrf52+ (although there are quite a few limited devices out there in the wild still using nrf51)

[knud]

I've been doing both nRF51 and nRF52 work with the latest SDKs that support either, so 12.3 and 16, respectively, as of today. I would really like to get away from Eclipse as the environment and am considering PlatformIO. Would be willing to help since I might have learned useful things just getting the nRF51 stuff going (which was for a RedBear Nano v1, nRF51822).