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Allows me to program my Arduino via bluetooth, USB not needed any more
I finally figured out how to program my Arduino controlled "Start Here Robot" clone without leaving my chair using bluetooth. Unfortunately it still only works when … Read more
Robot that can be controlled via bluetooth
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So I build my first wheeled robot. For now it has no special functions or sensors, but I'm planning to add those features later. Robot can be controlled with PC, … Read more

Arduino Blutooth

Hi I have an android phone and i want to be able to send my text messages, emails, and other stuff to my arduino by using bluetooth. Is that possible? How would you get the phone to send that?

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I have a lot of cheap Radio Control Toys such as UFO, Mimi Cars, Tanks... Most of them are controlled by transmitters running in 27Mhz. I wonder the functions of … Read more
The is the Rover I build. The Rover is able to turn its body and to change the position of so that the underside becomes the upper side. Initially, I use 4 motors … Read more
Gives a robot bluetooth capability
Some time ago I ordered a cheap bluetooth module on ebay for my Arduino. I went for a no-name module, when I say cheap I mean it. (well after all it were only a … Read more
Bluetooth controlled Arduino robot. Send commands from a bluetooth terminal from an android phone to the arduino.   I'm using: arduino … Read more
image tracking/processing on android with bluetooth/arduino controls
This is DroidBot!, I'm doing some AI research for my University and this is a test bot I put together to test some of my code. It uses an Arduino Romeo to control … Read more

Need Guru Help Regarding Micro-Controller + Wireless

GroG's picture

Hello !
What is the most inexpensive, yet stable robust and relatively fast micro-controller + wireless setup?

I have been asking this question to myself for way too long... Now, I'm curious of your experiences in the different flavors available..

In my specific situation talking back and forth to a computer or laptop would be the primary objective.

Bluetooth control from your Android phone or tablet

Mintoris's picture

Hello, I am the author of Mintoris Basic for Android phones and tablets.  I recently added Bluetooth serial communications to the language with the intention of making it very easy to communicate and control robots.

Here is a short example program in Mintoris Basic which connects to a device then transmits data from the phones accelerometer.  So as you tilt the phone or tablet in any direction, the amount of tilt is sent to the Bluetooth device.

dim a$(0)
dim c(4)

' Get a string array of all the paired Bluetooth devices

a$()=BTGetPaired$()

Bluetooth module worth keeping?

vince086's picture

 


Well here is the problem, I have a Bluetooth module and I did use it on a previous bot, but it had a library specifically for that module so I was only copying a pasting code to get it working.

$2 Elfish computer "BlueTooth" Upgrade

Gareth's picture

For the cost of 4 resistors and a $1.80 Bluetooth dongle - your Propeller chip can join the wireless environment.

....again the Propeller chip just bowls me over with its amazing capabilities.....

For more details of how to accomplish this....... zip over to Elizabeth Scotts site

EDIT :- Now confirmed working with 2$ dealextream Bluetooth Dongle.

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Which bluetooth?

mlandergan's picture

So I am planning on going wireless with my robots and I was wondering which one I should buy. I was looking at sparkfun and I found many blutooth. What qualities should I look for are some better than others? Also I intend to use the bluetooth for only about 100-150 ft and I am mostly going to use it for the arduino. This is what I found so far:

http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9358

http://www.sparkfun.com/products/582

http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10269

http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10393

 

Thanks in advance

It all started here... http://letsmakerobots.com/node/26267 Once again, I set out on a quest to build yet another controller. I don't know what to call it really, … Read more
Navigate by commands from android device or computer
Using a
Update #2 10th June, 2011 Added another video showing the robot doing tight pirouettes on a small kitechen scale. Update 10th June, 2011 Added new pictures, which … Read more

Processing talking Bluetooth

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Getting Arduino talking through Bluetooth seems like an easy task. There are plenty of tutorials showing you how to do the initial setups and most Bluetooth modules have their own wiki pages + datasheets you can use. It works, you can make the connection, use a terminal software, send packets back and forth. It's all good. Or is it ?

 

Computer On Wheels Controller

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Hi guys,
 
 
 
Since last week, I've been learning c++ and openFrameworks and creating a application to control any robot with a computer on it or, at least connected to one by someway.
 
It is supposed to be simple to implement and use.
You just need to run the application and program your robot to read the following chars and act corresponding to them:
  • 'w' to move forward;
  • 's' to mo
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Remote controlled robot via bluetooth enable Andriod program
Using a
Here is my new little robot BennyBlue... I'll made my own Android app in Google's new App Inventor.. I was quite easy actually. It's controlled serial by receiving … Read more

MY AGV development platform

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I decided to do this as a blog as I plan for this to be a long term test platform as I mess around with different tech along the way.

OK I started by buying this RC truck chassis on eBay:

It uses a 7.2v NiMH battery and powers the motor using an ESC that delivers a few AMPs of 6v through a BEC to power a transceiver and the steering servo. Instead of a transceiver, I am hooking up an Arduino Fio and various components, housing them in a project box:

Bluetooth and Arduino

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Happy Holidays LMR,

Calculon is wondering if any of you have used bluetooth with arduino successfully. And if so, what did you use?

He's aware that there's an Arduino BT board, but he's looking to use a standalone module with his Mega to talk to his android phone. Anyone have any experience with this?

Would this work for this purpose?

Servo'd Bluetooth'd Tamiya Bulldozer Robot

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Hey cats. I spent the past 2 days writing a new design/control app for the ez-b and decided to make a new robot as a test platform. so yesterday i noticed i had a few of these bulldozer kits lying around, but i find them annoying due to the DC motor gearbox. A few years ago i started using modified servos instead of dc motors on the bulldozer kit. I get the odd email asking how i did that...

Soooooooooooo, i coupled the two together. A video showing how to build a servo driven tamiya bulldozer and the ez-builder

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Hello! I'm new here

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Hi there. I have seen a few videos from this website. I've even been told a few time to sign up, so here I am! :) Glad to meet you all! Lots of fun projects on here. I've been looking through the Robots and Blog area, some real neat stuff.

I'm a robot builder also, sorta, kinda. I spit out new ones often, so I may not have time to post them in the Robots section. But I really like the active forum here! I'll probably be around often. 

Here's a few links to some of my robots if you're interested:

Controlls any robot which has a Bluetooth reciever
Hi....           I am building a software wich controls a robot via bluetooth.... It sends out data to the virtual port created with the Bluetooth … Read more
Navigates around avoiding obstacle or bluetooth controlled.
Using a
Hi LMRs again            I've started designing a new robot which will be semi-autonomous. I got a set of Tamiya 70100 tank treads. Quality is good for … Read more
This is version 1 of my hexapod robot project.  Version 2 is now in development. Full assembly instructions are provided at the instructables.com link. Read more

Wireless Control

im looking to control my picaxe robot wirelessly by either my computer or remote control..
what is the cheapest method and how would i go about doing it?
thanks muchly