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Getting started
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Getting started
The STEVAL-IDB003V1 evaluation board is preprogrammed with a software
(BlueNRG_VOM_x_x.hex) allowing users to run the BlueNRG PC GUI (graphical user
interface), which can be used to interact and evaluate the capabilities of the BlueNRG
network processor.
To configure the STEVAL-IDB003V1 platform and run the preprogrammed software and
associated BlueNRG GUI, follow the instructions below.
1.1
Install BlueNRG DK SW package
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Before using the STEVAL-IDB003V1 platform, download the latest BlueNRG DK software
package available on the STEVAL-IDB003V1 web page (
Table 1
, STEVAL-IDB003V1
platform)
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Unzip the file, launch the related installer and follow installation steps (default installation
path is C:\Program Files (x86)\STMicroelectronics\BlueNRG DK x.x.x)
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Wait for the package installation to complete.The following folder will be available on the
selected installation path.
Figure 2. BlueNRG DK SW package structure and content
The software package installation procedure will also automatically install the following PC
software drivers available in the PCDriver folder:
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USB DFU PC driver required for supporting device firmware upgrade (DFU) through USB
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USB Virtual COM Port driver required for supporting the USB Virtual COM I/O
communication channels.
1.2
Insert the STEVAL-IDB003V1 board
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Plug the STEVAL-IDB003V1 into a PC USB port: Windows’ new hardware wizard will
appear.
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Wait for the device recognition process to complete: in Computer, Manage, Device
Manager, Ports (COM & LPT area), a new STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port will
appear.
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