{"id":4918,"date":"2024-01-31T09:35:25","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T14:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/?p=4918"},"modified":"2026-02-17T10:14:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:14:16","slug":"techventures-unboxing-microchips-rnbd451-add-on-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/techventures\/techventures-unboxing-microchips-rnbd451-add-on-board\/","title":{"rendered":"TechVentures with Lazina | Ep 21 &#8211; Unboxing Microchip&#8217;s RNBD451 Add-on Board"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Join Lazina on this episode of TechVentures to learn more about Microchip\u2019s Certified BLE 5.2 module, the RNBD451 and how to get started with the RNBD451 Add-on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dive into the video to learn all about this new board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key moments:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>00:00 &#8211; Introduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:00 &#8211; RNBD451- benefits and advantages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2:27 &#8211; What\u2019s included in the box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:32 &#8211; Setup on TeraTerm and MBD App<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4:17 &#8211; Example 1- BLE Characteristics and Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6:01 &#8211; Example 2- Transparent UART<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7:16 &#8211; Example 3- How to change your device name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8:08 &#8211; Conclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XiySa4fDlN8?si=2BPcbcte8Z_qr19u\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">See the module here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/p\/semiconductors--wireless-rf--rf-modules-solutions--bluetooth\/rnbd451pe-i100-microchip-3175777\"><strong>RNBD451PE-I100 in Bulk by Microchip | Bluetooth | Future Electronics<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">Learn more about the development kit here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/p\/semiconductors--wireless-rf--rf-wireless\/ev25f14a-microchip-3175133\"><strong>EV25F14A in Kit by Microchip | Wireless \/ RF &#8211; Development Tool | Future Electronics<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>See the video or read the full transcript below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons4918_4f1302-4d alignnone\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-4918_a10ec1-7f\"><span data-name=\"fe_arrowDown\" data-stroke=\"1.5\" class=\"kadence-dynamic-icon\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id4918_a9bf57-7c kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane4918_46debd-2c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Toggle Transcript<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Are you looking for a fully certified BLE 5.2 regulatory certified module that does not require any RF design or programming? Look no further! Join me on today\u2019s episode of Techventures to learn how to get started with the Microchip RNBD451 module, for your IoT connectivity design applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi! Welcome back to TechVentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My name is Lazina, and I\u2019m a Technical Marketing Engineer at Future Electronics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in checking out any previous TechVentures videos, click the link on the screen or check out the description box below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I\u2019d like to talk about a fully certified Bluetooth Low Energy 5.2 module from Microchip, the RNBD451.The module is based on Microchip\u2019s PIC32CX-BZ2 Bluetooth\u00ae Low Energy System-on-Chip (SoC) and provides a complete solution to implement BLE5.2 connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/picture1.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/picture1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The RNBD451 module utilizes an ASCII-based control interface that communicates over UART, making configuration straightforward without the need for complex configuration tools or coding. The compact form factor, combined with Microchip\u2019s BLE silicon along with necessary GPIO\u2019s and an on-board PCB antenna, creates an easy-to-use drop-in solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture2.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture2-300x124.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s got some great features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;the ASCII Command Interface, which is used to control the RNBD451 module<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>transparent UART, which simplifies serial data transfers over BLE devices, providing an end-to-end data pipe to another Bluetooth device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>custom\/special interest group defined GATT services that enable the capability to define up to six public and four private defined GATT services. Each service allows up to eight characteristics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and remote command console. which allows a remote device to access Command mode via Bluetooth link. This feature requires the user to first enable the Transparent UART function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The module supports a wide range of applications from home automation, medical devices, beacon applications, to industrial automation type of applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I\u2019m going to show you how easy it is to get started with the add on board for the RNBD451.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will need a few things before we can get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>USB Type C cable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Bluetooth enabled smartphone, not included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microchip Bluetooth data application App, available on Google Play store or Apple App store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"212\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4921\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And of course, the RNBD451 add on board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The module can\u2019t be missed, it is right over here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture4.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture4-291x300.jpg 291w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you turn over the board, you\u2019ll observe that there is a mikroBUS interface, allowing for flexibility and rapid prototyping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 2 ways to power on the board, either plugging the add on board into a host board with a supporting mikroBUS socket or it can be powered through a Host PC via USB Type-C\u00ae interface.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The module and the peripherals are powered by 3.3V generated from the on-board 3.3V linear regulator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;I\u2019m going to power on my board using the USB Type C connector over here and connect the other end of the cable to my laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, I\u2019m going to open a terminal emulator application to establish a connection between my module and the Microchip Bluetooth data app. My choice is TeraTerm, but feel free to use your favourite&nbsp;serial terminal program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configure the serial port settings like so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"327\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture5.jpg 327w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture5-300x289.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve made the connection to the module, you\u2019ll notice that you\u2019re not receiving any feedback from the module on Teraterm, it\u2019s okay, don\u2019t worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture6.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture6-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone and enable the location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the Microchip Bluetooth Data App<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be greeted with a screen like so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"168\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture7.jpg 168w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture7-140x300.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap the&nbsp;<strong>BLE Smart icon<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By default, the&nbsp;RNBD451&nbsp;module is programmed to behave in the Data mode where the device advertises during power-up. The device that advertises the BLE packets is called the peripheral device. In this scenario, the RNDB451 acts as a peripheral, and each peripheral device has a unique advertising name. &nbsp;The phone acts as a BLE central device and scans the surrounding BLE advertisement and lists all the available devices in the scan list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the&nbsp;<em>RNBD451<\/em><em>_XXXX<\/em>&nbsp;from the scan list<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"169\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture8.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture8-140x300.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click&nbsp;<strong>CONNECT<\/strong>&nbsp;to establish a connection with your&nbsp;RNBD451&nbsp;module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"166\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture9.jpg 166w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture9-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s shift our attention back to TeraTerm. Oh, look there\u2019s a sign of life from our board, the connection details are updated in the serial terminal <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture10.jpg 487w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture10-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When connected, the Microchip Bluetooth Data app discovers all the services and characteristics supported by the&nbsp;RNBD451&nbsp;module<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture11.jpg 172w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture11-141x300.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click any of the listed services to get the details about the characteristic. For example, to find the \u201c<strong>Manufacturer Name<\/strong>\u201d, tap&nbsp;<strong>\u02c5<\/strong>&nbsp;from \u201cDevice Information Service\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture12.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture12-165x300.jpg 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, let\u2019s go back to the app homepage, select BLE UART. This example demonstrates the Transparent UART connection between a peripheral and central device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select scan, and select PIC32CXBZ from the available options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once connected, the Microchip Bluetooth Data app opens the Transparent UART pipe and is ready to send\/ receive data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two modes that are supported burst mode, which is designed for throughput evaluation via massive data transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>once you press start, you will notice there&#8217;s a burst of data on Tera Term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the other mode is Text mode, and that&#8217;s designed for simple bi-directional data exchange. select the Text mode tab, type in your message and it will show on the serial terminal program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m going to enter the classic &#8220;hello world&#8221; in the app, the RNBD451 module side receives the data, which is displayed on the serial terminal of the RNBD451 module. we can also send a message from the terminal to the Microchip Bluetooth data app. which is differentiated by the RX in the parenthesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have multiple Bluetooth devices, it may be difficult to keep track of them. We can easily modify the name the RNBD451 module is advertising by going into TeraTerm, and entering $$$ so that the module enters into command mode. Type \u201c+ \u201cto enable echo, and then enter\u201d sn,\u201d followed by the name you wish to change it to, for myself I\u2019m going to change it to \u201clazinaisthebest\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>as expected, the module disconnects and we&#8217;ll have to reconnect, if we go back into the advertising devices page, we should find the new name we chose! and there it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture13.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture13-300x156.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If I go back into the app, I can see that the name change was successful! At this point the module has disconnected, and we\u2019ll need to connect again<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture14-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture14-461x1024.jpg 461w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture14-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.futureelectronics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture14.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, that was pretty easy! The features of the RNBD451, allows BLE connectivity to be included in designs with minimal engineering! 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