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Introduction
Component datasheets: Right-click a Component and select Open Datasheet, as shown in
Figure 1-8 on page 18. Visit the PSoC 4 Component Datasheets page for a list of all PSoC 4
Component datasheets.
Document Manager: PSoC Creator provides a document manager to help you to easily find and
review document resources. To open the document manager, choose the menu item Help >
Document Manager.
1.3.4 Component Datasheets
Right-click a Component and select Open Datasheet (see Figure 1-8 on page 18).
Figure 1-8. Opening Component Datasheet
1.4 Getting Started
This guide will help you get acquainted with the BLE Pioneer Kit:
The Software Installation chapter on page 21 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 Central Emulation Tool for BLE Central emulation.
The Kit Operation chapter on page 25 describes the major features of the BLE Pioneer Kit such
as USB-UART and USB-I
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C bridges and functionalities such as programming and debugging.
The Example Projects chapter on page 37 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 89 details the hardware content of the BLE Pioneer Kit and BLE
Dongle, and the hardware operation.
The Advanced Topics chapter on page 116 explains the functionality of FM24V10 F-RAM.
The Appendix on page 118 provides the bill of materials (BOM), KitProg LED states, list of BLE
modules and dongles compatible with the BLE Pioneer Kit, migrating projects across Pioneer
series kits, and programming BLE modules using MiniProg3.
1.5 Additional Learning Resources
Cypress provides a wealth of information at www.cypress.com to help you to select the right PSoC
device for your design, and to help you to quickly and effectively integrate the device into your
design. For a comprehensive list of resources, see KBA86521, How to Design with PSoC 3, PSoC 4,
and PSoC 5LP.
Visit www.cypress.com/go/psoc4ble and www.cypress.com/procble for additional learning resources
including datasheets, technical reference manuals, and application notes.The following is an abbre-
viated list:
Overview: PSoC 4 BLE Portfolio and PSoC Roadmap
Product Selectors: PSoC 1, PSoC 3, PSoC 4, or PSoC 5LP. In addition, PSoC Creator includes a
device selection tool.