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Added support for TappyBLE readers w/ updated BLE module firmware

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@dshalaby dshalaby released this 20 Sep 22:47
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This release includes updates that allow the Windows example utility to connect to TappyBLE readers that feature upgraded Bluetooth module firmware from Silicon Labs (formerly Zentri, Ackme). Previously only TappyBLE readers with v1.5 of this module firmware would work with this example utility but now the SDK has been updated to support both legacy and updated BLE module firmware.

The backwards compatibility is based on the serial number of the TappyBLE which is contained in the device name. TappyBLE serial numbers 001 through 069 have the legacy (v1.5) module firmware and use a different write characteristic handle than that of more recent TappyBLEs with serial numbers 070 and greater.

This release updates just the underlying Tappy TCMP SDK, there is no change to example utility program. The BLED112 dongle from Bluegiga is required to use TappyBLE readers on Windows.