decaf14
Newbie level 5
Hello all,
I wasn't sure whether I should post this to the microcontroller forum or the PCB design forum. I'm currently prototyping an analog circuit design and using an arduino for a simple task: reading my circuit output and digitally processing the signal. I also do some basic digital signal processing on it (Bandpass Filter, averaging, etc...).
I would like to get started with a PCB containing the microcontroller (preferably the NRF52832) and the analog circuitry all on the same board as a proof-of-concept for my masters thesis. However, I do not know where to begin and would appreciate some guidance as this is not my traditional field of expertise. I have a *rough* plan in my head below.
I was planning on using some available github code to "hack" the NRF52832 into thinking it's an adafruit feather NRF52832. From there, I would *ideally* just wire in to my NRF52832 with a segger j-link and upload the firmware and that would be that (never done this before but have read around online). This sounds Naive, though.
- Are there any good guides someone could recommend for custom PCB designs with onboard arduiono microcontrollers?
- Is the NRF52832 suited for this task or is there an easier microcontroller that's standard or preferable for arduino-based projects? Searching "Arduino SMD microntroller" just yields the SMD version of an arduino breakout board. I find it's generally best to see what people who have done this before think. I'm also considering the BGx13p Bluetooth Express as it's a replacement for the simblee. https://www.silabs.com/products/dev...bluetooth/bgx13p-bluetooth-xpress-starter-kit
- Any general advice/questions/comments/concerns? Don't worry; I've put my chain mail on for the incoming Arduino-hate missiles . I know; Professionals use C. I'll get there soon hopefully.
Thank you all for your time.
I wasn't sure whether I should post this to the microcontroller forum or the PCB design forum. I'm currently prototyping an analog circuit design and using an arduino for a simple task: reading my circuit output and digitally processing the signal. I also do some basic digital signal processing on it (Bandpass Filter, averaging, etc...).
I would like to get started with a PCB containing the microcontroller (preferably the NRF52832) and the analog circuitry all on the same board as a proof-of-concept for my masters thesis. However, I do not know where to begin and would appreciate some guidance as this is not my traditional field of expertise. I have a *rough* plan in my head below.
I was planning on using some available github code to "hack" the NRF52832 into thinking it's an adafruit feather NRF52832. From there, I would *ideally* just wire in to my NRF52832 with a segger j-link and upload the firmware and that would be that (never done this before but have read around online). This sounds Naive, though.
- Are there any good guides someone could recommend for custom PCB designs with onboard arduiono microcontrollers?
- Is the NRF52832 suited for this task or is there an easier microcontroller that's standard or preferable for arduino-based projects? Searching "Arduino SMD microntroller" just yields the SMD version of an arduino breakout board. I find it's generally best to see what people who have done this before think. I'm also considering the BGx13p Bluetooth Express as it's a replacement for the simblee. https://www.silabs.com/products/dev...bluetooth/bgx13p-bluetooth-xpress-starter-kit
- Any general advice/questions/comments/concerns? Don't worry; I've put my chain mail on for the incoming Arduino-hate missiles . I know; Professionals use C. I'll get there soon hopefully.
Thank you all for your time.