ARDUINO MKR NB 1500 Question

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#1

Hello,

I want to learn how to smd solder and I also really want the new ARDUINO MKR NB 1500.

So, I just bought all of the parts and got 5 boards from jlcpcb but I am wondering if this board has any firmware or code needed to use it?

If I solder my board and try and upload code, will it work????

Thanks!

#2

No. First of all, you need to flash the bootloader to the ATSAMD21G before you can upload sketches to it over the USB connection. You can get that here:

There is also firmware on the u-blox SARA-R410M-02B module. I believe the module comes loaded with the firmware. There is information on updating the firmware here:

#3

nathancrane243:
I want to learn how to smd solder

MKR NB 1500.

:o Jumping in at the deep end?

Hope you have the proper gear for that, including stencil, and experienced guidance.
Leo..

#4