Getting Started#

The Z-Wave 800 Thunderboard is supported by Simplicity Studio and the Simplicity SDK.

The installed Simplicity SDK includes the Z-Wave SDK, common platform components, and bootloader components required to build applications for the Z-Wave 800 Thunderboard.

Connect the board to your computer using a USB Type-C cable. Simplicity Studio identifies the board through its on-board debugger and displays the software and documentation applicable to the connected device.

Continue with Z-Wave Development#

For complete instructions on setting up the development environment and developing an end-device application, follow Z-Wave Getting Started for End Devices.

That guide describes how to:

• Install Simplicity Studio and the Z-Wave SDK.

• Prepare the Z-Wave development hardware.

• Program the required Z-Wave bootloader.

• Create, build, and program a Z-Wave sample application.

• Add the device to a Z-Wave network using Z-Wave PC Controller.

• Test and debug the application.

When the guide asks you to select the target hardware, select the connected Z-Wave 800 Thunderboard (BRD2603A).

Note: A compatible Z-Wave controller is required to create a Z-Wave network. A second compatible development board may be programmed with the Z-Wave NCP Serial API Controller firmware and used with Z-Wave PC Controller.