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explicitly mention to use BLE dongle FW version 1.6
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beta-vulgaris authored Jan 30, 2019
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<li>Empatica E4s must be registered to the <a href="https://support.empatica.com/hc/en-us/articles/206397545-Develop-your-own-app">API key</a> owner to be accessible via the E4 streaming server</li>
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<p class="notes">It is strongly advised to upgrade the Bluegiga Bluetooth Smart Dongle with the newest firmware in order to avoid connection issues. Additionally, the firmware can be modified to allow for a simultaneous connection of up to 7 E4s instead of only 3. For more information see <a href="#firmware-upgrade">BLE Dongle Firmware Upgrade</a>.</p>
<p class="notes">It is strongly advised to upgrade the Bluegiga Bluetooth Smart Dongle to version 1.6 (1.7 exhibits issues) in order to avoid connection issues. Additionally, the firmware can be modified to allow for a simultaneous connection of up to 7 E4s instead of only 3. For more information see <a href="#firmware-upgrade">BLE Dongle Firmware Upgrade</a>.</p>

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<li>Download and install <code>Bluetooth Smart Software and SDK</code> (download from <a href="https://www.silabs.com/products/wireless/bluetooth/bluetooth-low-energy-modules/bled112-bluetooth-smart-dongle" target="_blank">here</a>, registration required).<br/>
For the best experience download version 1.6.0 or higher.</li>
<li>Download and install <code>Bluetooth Smart Software and SDK</code> version 1.6 (download from <a href="https://www.silabs.com/products/wireless/bluetooth/bluetooth-low-energy-modules/bled112-bluetooth-smart-dongle" target="_blank">here</a>, registration required).</li>
<li>OPTIONAL: create a modified firmware to allow for simultaneous connection of up to 7 E4s
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<li>in the installation folder copy the contents of the usbcd example project (version 1.6.0: <code>example/dkble112/usbcdc</code>) to <code>bin/</code></li>
<li>in the installation folder copy the contents of the usbcd example project (<code>example/dkble112/usbcdc</code>) to <code>bin/</code></li>
<li>in the file config.xml change connections value field to 7</li>
<li>open a cmd prompt in <code>bin/</code> and run <code>blegui2.exe</code>with the <code>.bgproj</code> file as argument to build a new firmware <code>.hex</code> file</li>
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<li>running <code>blegui2.exe</code>, flash the modified firmware or the firmware from the usbcd example project (version 1.6.0: <code>example/dkble112/usbcdc</code>)</li>
<li>running <code>blegui2.exe</code>, flash the modified firmware or the firmware from the usbcd example project (<code>example/dkble112/usbcdc</code>)</li>
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