User Manual Part 1

CY8CKIT-042-BLE Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) Pioneer Kit Guide, Doc. # 001-93731 Rev. *A 16

Introduction

1.4 Getting Started

This guide will help you get acquainted with the BLE Pioneer Kit:

■ The Software Installation chapter on page 20 describes the installation of the kit software. This

includes the PSoC Creator IDE for development and debugging applications, PSoC Programmer

for programming hex files, and the CySmart PC tool for BLE host emulation.

■ The Kit Operation chapter on page 24 describes the major features of the BLE Pioneer Kit such

as USB-UART and USB-I

C bridges and functionalities such as programming and debugging.

■ The Example Projects chapter on page 42 describes multiple PSoC 4 BLE and PRoC BLE code

examples that will help you understand how to create your own BLE application using the BLE

component and device.

■ The Hardware chapter on page 88 details the hardware content of the kit and dongle, and the

hardware operation.

■ The Advanced Topics chapter on page 115 explains the functionality of the kit features, such as

the USB-UART bridge, USB-I

C bridge, F-RAM, iOS app, and the CySmart PC tool.

■ The Appendix on page 168 provides schematics, board layouts, KitProg LED status, and the bill

of materials (BOM).

1.5 Additional Learning Resources

Visit www.cypress.com/go/psoc4ble and www.cypress.com/procble for additional learning resources

including datasheets, technical reference manuals, and application notes.

Visit www.cypress.com/go/cysmart for information on the CySmart PC tool.

1.5.1 Beginner Resources

PSoC Creator Training: www.cypress.com/go/creatorstart/creatortraining

1.5.2 Application Notes

Visit www.cypress.com/appnotes to view a growing list of application notes for PSoC 3, PSoC 4,

PSoC 4 BLE, PRoC BLE, and PSoC 5LP.

Visit this site for PSoC 4BLE and PRoC BLE application notes.