TI Bluetooth Mesh Quick Start Guide

This section serves as a road map for users developing applications and products using the TI SimpleLink CC13x2 or CC26x2 wireless MCU platform for Bluetooth Mesh applications. Whether a seasoned developer or just getting started, TI has created a variety of resources to simplify development on the CC13x2 or CC26x2 platform. These resources will enhance your experience with the TI SimpleLink TI BLE5-Stack from the out-of-the-box demo to production.

To download the CC13x2 or CC26x2 SDK, please visit the download page: http://www.ti.com/tool/SIMPLELINK-CC13X2-26X2-SDK.

Using Bluetooth Mesh Projects with CCS

Import Project to CCS Using Resource Explorer

A quick and easy way to start working with the SDK is to use the TI Resource Explorer in CCS.

This section describes how to import and build an existing project and references the simple_mesh_node project.

  1. Open the CCS IDE from the Start Menu.

  2. Create a workspace.

    Attention

    Ensure that the CCS workspace path does not contain a whitespace.

  3. Import a CCS Project using Resource Explorer

    • Open Resource Explorer (if not open already): View -> Resource Explorer
    • Navigate to the CCS folder for your chosen example: Software → SimpleLink CC13x2 / 26x2 SDK → Examples → Development Tools → CC13x2 or CC26x2 LaunchPad → BLE5-Stack → simple_mesh_node → TI-RTOS → CCS Compiler → simple_mesh_node

  4. Select the CCS Logo button to import project into Project Explorer

    Attention

    The import process will also install the SimpleLink CC13x2 / 26x2 SDK if a local version does not exist. You must accept the End User License Agreement to proceed.

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    Figure 126. Install SimpleLink CC13x2 / 26x2 SDK

    After the installation finishes, you must reopen CCS before importing the project.

    • If everything is successful, the project should appear in Resource Explorer: simple_mesh_node_CC26X2R1_LAUNCHXL_tirtos_ccs.
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    Figure 127. Project Imported into CCS

Build and Download Project

To build & download simple mesh node:

  1. Build the project.

    • Select Project -> Build All to build the project.
    • As part of the prebuild process, SysConfig will run and generate code based on the .syscfg in the workspace. For more information on SysConfig, see the SysConfig chapter of the User’s Guide.

  2. Load the project

    • Select Run -> Debug to download the application to the device

Before beginning execution, open a terminal window with the following settings:

Table 30. Simple Mesh Node UART Settings
UART Param Default Values
Baud Rate 115200
Data length 8 bits
Parity None
Stop bits 1 bit
Flow Control None

When the debugging session opens, click the green start button to start execution. Continue on to the simple_mesh_node example README for information about using the example.

Troubleshooting Help

While working with your application, you may run into issues that require the use of a debugger. See the Debugging chapter in the TI BLE5-Stack User’s Guide for guidance.

Bluetooth Qualification

Texas Instruments experts have written the How to Certify Your Bluetooth Product guide to assist you through this process.