Install the Blecon Modem Firmware
Flashing the Blecon Modem Firmware onto a supported chip
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Flashing the Blecon Modem Firmware onto a supported chip
Last updated
In order for a host MCU or your development machine to connect to the Blecon network, you will need a Blecon Modem. This guide will show you how to program the Blecon Modem Firmware onto a supported BLE development board so that it functions as a Blecon Modem.
Blecon Modem firmware is currently available for the Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 device.
Blecon officially supports nRF54L15 and nRF52840-based development boards:
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Follow the board-specific instructions below to download and program the firmware on your board.
Requirements
Computer with Windows, macOS, or Linux
USB cable to connect your nRF54L15-DK board
Steps
Download the and note the location where you download the file.
Connect the programming port on the nRF54L15-DK board to your computer using a USB cable. If you are using a Mac, you may need to give your permission for the board to connect.
Start the nRF Connect for Desktop app and select the Programmer tool.
Click the Blue "Select Device" dropdown in the top-left of the Programmer tool and select the "nRF54L15 DK" board
In the "File" section of the sidebar, click the "Add File" button and select "Browse...". Navigate to where you downloaded the .hex file and select the file.
In the "Device" section of the sidebar, click the "Erase and write" button to program the firmware onto your nRF54L15-DK board.
Congratulations! You have successfully downloaded and programmed the Blecon Modem Firmware on your board.
In the "File" section of the sidebar, click the "Add File" button and select "Browse...". Navigate to where you downloaded the .hex file and select the file. The programmer will display a message that says "Part of the HEX regions are out of the device memory size, but you can still proceed write operation". This message is with the programmer and can be safely ignored.
Download the and note the location where you download the file.
In the "File" section of the sidebar, click the "Add File" button and select "Browse...". Navigate to where you downloaded the .hex file and select the file. The programmer will display a message that says "Part of the HEX regions are out of the device memory size, but you can still proceed write operation". This message is and can be safely ignored.
to communicate with your modem and send messages to the Blecon network.
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