{"product_id":"compare-ble-coded-phy-range-with-arduino-nano-33-ble-kit","title":"Compare BLE Coded PHY Range with Arduino Nano 33 BLE Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCompare BLE Coded PHY vs Standard PHY Range with Arduino Nano 33 BLE Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-5 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-18\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLE Long-Range Communication \u0026amp; RSSI Measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a real-world long-range BLE testbed using two Arduino Nano 33 BLE boards, each based on Nordic's nRF52840 chip. By switching between standard 1M PHY and long-range Coded PHY, you'll measure RSSI values over hundreds of meters, witnessing a 10x range improvement and understanding the fundamentals of Bluetooth 5.0's extended range capability. This hands-on project is ideal for students exploring IoT communication protocols and engineers prototyping low-power wireless links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll assemble two portable BLE modules with 0.96in OLED displays that continuously show Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) in dBm. You'll walk one module away while the other remains stationary, comparing Coded PHY (up to 1km) versus standard PHY (typically 100m), observing the connection stability and range firsthand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgramming Arduino Nano 33 BLE for BLE peripheral and central roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplementing Nordic's S140 SoftDevice for long-range Coded PHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReading and interpreting RSSI values to gauge link quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePractical techniques for extending BLE range in outdoor environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Nano 33 BLE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.96in OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7k? Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-pt Breadboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM-M Wires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicro USB Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is designed for B.Tech ECE and EEE students working on wireless communication projects or Smart India Hackathon challenges. CBSE Class 12 students exploring advanced physics or ATL Tinkering Lab enthusiasts who want to understand real-world wireless range will also find it accessible. Perfect for IIT\/NIT\/VIT\/BITS Pilani undergraduates prototyping long-range sensor networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project - accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur AI companion provides real-time debugging tailored to this kit, and WhatsApp support offers human backup within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the code and setup pre-programmed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Arduino boards come with example sketches you can load; our AI companion guides you through compiling and uploading for both PHY modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat BLE range can I realistically achieve in an urban area?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile open-field tests show up to 1km with Coded PHY, urban environments may yield 300-500m due to obstacles; the kit lets you measure this difference yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this kit require soldering?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, all connections use the breadboard and jumper wires - completely solder-free and reusable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003enRF52840 dongle BLE Coded PHY extends range from 100m to 1km. 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