BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module User Guide

BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module

Introduction

This user guide is for BDE-RFM208-IN, a Wireless Module based on TI CC1310.
It is a quick start guide for how to connect the module with the evaluation board BDE-EVB07 or with the TI Launchpad, and how to build the first application. It also shows a demo of how BDE-RFM208-IN receives a data packet that is sent from another BDE-RFM204A.

Get Ready

The following tools are recommended to develop with BDE-RFM204A.
Hardware tools:

• Two modules of BDE-RFM204A (BDE-RFM204A-915-BDE Technology Inc. (bdecomm.com) BDE-RFM204A-868-BDE Technology Inc. (bdecomm.com))
• Two BDE-ADP05 V1.0 (adaptor board)
• PC or Laptop
•  Two BDE-EVB07 ( BDE-EVB07-BDE Technology Inc. (bdecomm.com)) or
• Two TI Launchpad (LAUNCHXL-CC13X2R1 Evaluation board | TI.com)
• USB cable for power supply and debugging

Software tools:

•  Terminal software such as CCS, IAR.
• CCS download
• Software Development Kit (SDK)

Build Your First Application

Once have the Hardware and Software tools in place, please following the following steps:

A. Connect the Hardware
If chose EVB07:
Use USB cable to connect EVB07 and PC or laptop. Plug BDE-RFM208-IN with the adaptor board into the dev board and connect all the pins with Jumpers as the following picture shows.

Wireless Module

If chose TI Launchpad:
The connection is as following.

Optional: TDO，TDI，RXD，TXD

B. Build the Application
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• Download and install the CCS and SDK
  From the above links, follow the instructions in the following steps to download and install the CCS and SDK.

• CCS Installation

1. Click on this option![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 3](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-3.jpg)
2. Select an option to download CCS![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 4](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-4.jpg)
3. Unzip the package to a local disc
4. Click the setup of CCS
5. Click “Next”![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 5](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-5.jpg)
6. Select the default option![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 6](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-6.jpg)
7. Click “Next”![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 7](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-7.jpg)
8. Select the Installation Directory![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 8](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-8.jpg)
9. Select the default option![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 9](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-9.jpg)
10. Select the component![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 10](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-10.jpg)
11. Select the default option![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 11](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-11.jpg)
12. Click “Next”![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 12](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-12.jpg)
13. Click “Next”![BDE-RFM204A Wireless Module fig 13](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-13.jpg)
14. Waiting for installation to complete![BDE-RFM208-IN Wireless Module fig 16](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BDE-RFM208-IN-Wireless-Module-fig-16.jpg)

• ◼ Software Development Kit (SDK) installation

  1. Click on this option
  2. Select an option you need to download SDK
  3. Log in to your TI account, if you are a new user, register a TI account first
  4. Select “civil” if your application is for civil use
  5. Select “Yes” and submit
  6. Download SDK
  7. Installation
  8. Click “Next”
  9. Select the default option
  10. Select the Installation directory
  11. Click “Next”
  12. Waiting for installation to complete

• ◼ Run an example/demo code

  1. For the first module, find the option named “Import CCS project…”

  2. According to the following path to find the sending end project: ti\simplelink_cc13x2_26x2_sdk_5_10_00_48\examples\rtos\CC1352R1_L AUNCHXL\ easylink\ rfEasyLinkRx\tirtos\ccs

  3. Right Click the project to build the receiving end project

  4. Click this bug icon (means download and debugging)

  5. 6. Click on this option to start debugging

  6. Find the file which is named “rfEasyLinkRx.c” and the function which is named “rxDoneCb”, and set a breakpoint at the line as the arrows shows

  7. For another module, according to the following path to find the sending end project:
     ti\simplelink_cc13x2_26x2_sdk_5_10_00_48\examples\rtos\ CC1352R1_LAUNCHXL \ easylink\ rfEasyLinkTx\tirtos\ccs

  8. Right-Click the project to build the sending end project

  9. Click this bug icon (means download and debugging)

  10. Click on this option to start debugging

  11. You can see the lights flashing (means sending a data uninterruptedly)

  12. The program stops at the breakpoint

By far you should’ve built your first application successfully.

For further development, please check out the CC1352R1 data sheet, product information and support | TI.com page and download the User guide (https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/swcu185)
Other Resources
Mac OS Installer for SimpleLink CC13X2 26X2 SDK
Linux Installer for SimpleLink CC13X2 26X2 SDK
Mac OS Installer for Code Composer Studio IDE
Linux Installer for Code Composer Studio IDE
CC1352R SimpleLink™ High-Performance Multi-Band Wireless MCU
Windows Installer for SmartRF Flash Programmer 2

More Questions:
Please search existing answers on TI E2E support forums
Contact your local TI sales representative.
Or
Contact BDE Technology, Inc.
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