Considering Going With Bluetooth

[Derek]

I'm not a very technologically advanced rc'er but I'm learning. Recently I bought a new cell phone because my previous phone was absolute crap (long story). The new cell service provider told me that I could get one of their 7" tablets for a mere $10 with the phone. I agreed. I didn't notice until just about 15 minutes ago that the tablet has Bluetooth. This got me thinking....perhaps I should look into getting the Bluetooth stuff for the Ikon on my helicopter and my mini quad with the Naze32.

I believe it was Graham that talked highly about the Bluetooth with the Naze32. I'll hunt around for a supplier that has the Bluetooth for the Naze32. I believe that HeliDirect sells the Bluetooth adapter for the Ikon. I'll surely be back to ask questions about getting it setup.

Also...on those humid days, my finger tips don't slide very well on the screen of cell phones and tablets. Can I get one of those pen-type things, I forget what they are called? Would it make a difference which one I get?

[cml001]

I like it.

[murankar]

Its defiantly a plus to have. More convenient, less crap at the field or should I say less invasive crap at the field. Battery life will be longer and a lot less weight.

[Graham Lawrie]

Derek http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/st ... =bluetooth

Loads of people sell them this is just an example:) And any pen or stylus should work. My Samsung Note 4 comes with its own:)

[Derek]

Its defiantly a plus to have. More convenient, less crap at the field or should I say less invasive crap at the field. Battery life will be longer and a lot less weight.

Now that I have this tablet, I can clearly understand the convenience.

Derek http://www.hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/st ... =bluetooth

Loads of people sell them this is just an example:) And any pen or stylus should work. My Samsung Note 4 comes with its own:)

Thanks Graham! Is there a manual or video that shows how to hook it up?

[Graham Lawrie]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGVOWjcOg84
One thing to watch for Derek is when and if you plug the Naze into a computer if the bluetooth is connected as well Cleanflight crashes, so you need to disconnect it:)

I put the + - in to the spare ESC plug on the Naze and the two single wires on the centre of the Naze board marked in the manual as TX Rx.

I can post pictures if you dont get it:)

[Derek]

Thanks for that, Graham! I'll get it ordered and we'll go from there

[Graham Lawrie]

Best app Derek EZ-GUI:)

[Derek]

is it a free download? I just searched for it and found a site that charges $199. Ouch!

[Graham Lawrie]

No it is a free download

[Graham Lawrie]

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities ... 6739210133

[Derek]

lol, I'm such an idiot! I was trying to download the EZ-GUI to my laptop. The laptop doesn't have Bluetooth. I needed the EZ-GUI on my tablet. I searched for it in the Play Store and "poof there is was. Clicked on it and now I have it on my Tablet.

Now...will the EZ-GUI take the place of Cleanflight on my laptop or do I still need Cleanflight installed on the tablet?

[Derek]

I was just looking at a local supplier that i've grown fond of. I found a Bluetooth Module and I just wanted to share the link with you guys so that you can tell me if this is the same as what Graham showed me earlier. Here's the link:

http://www.multirotorsuperstore.com/acc ... odule.html

Is this the correct module for the Naze32? If so, I'm ready to order some new props and I would get the module, as well.

Thanks guys!

[Graham Lawrie]

Thats the module Derek:) and you can have both on the Tablet, i have Cleanflight on my laptop and EZ on my phone, very rarely use the laptop to programme now:)

[Derek]

Thats the module Derek:) and you can have both on the Tablet, i have Cleanflight on my laptop and EZ on my phone, very rarely use the laptop to programme now:)

Thanks Graham! I have Cleanflight on my laptop and the EZ on my tablet. Just waiting on the module now.

Now...the module connects to the Naze32??? Where at?

[Graham Lawrie]

You need to seperate the wires from the connector supplied:)
Use the esc spare on the Naze for black and red + -.
You are left with green and yellow. Look on the bluetooth board it may say "TX RX" . On the Naze if you look in the manual it tells you what pin is what. I used single pin connectors on mine for this and a standard servo connector for the red/black:)

[Derek]

You need to seperate the wires from the connector supplied:)
Use the esc spare on the Naze for black and red + -.
You are left with green and yellow. Look on the bluetooth board it may say "TX RX" . On the Naze if you look in the manual it tells you what pin is what. I used single pin connectors on mine for this and a standard servo connector for the red/black:)

Ok, just so that I am clear on what you are saying...the module will come with a red, black, green, and yellow. Separate the 4 wires from the connector. The black and red wires will connect to one of the two (out of the six) pin sets for the esc's. Then the Naze manual will tell me where to connect the green and yellow pins.

Is that about right?

[Graham Lawrie]

Thats it Derek:) it shows you in the video as well:) the TX/RX pins are number 8 on page 3 of the Naze manual:)

[Derek]

Thanks for all the help, Graham! I just stumbled on a Youtube video that reiterated what you were saying.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KloIY_uKNZM

[Derek]

OK, I have my Bluetooth Module here. According to what I saw on the video from Painless360, on Youtube, I need an FTDI Adapter to set up the Bluetooth Module. Do I really need that? I'd have no problem buying one if I need it. I saw that HK has the adapter listed but it's on backorder.

Any suggestions on what my next move should be? Should I order the adapter or can I go ahead and install the module?

another question...this one may be plain and simple but I wanted to double check...

I just installed the rx and tx pins to the Naze32 board (and the soldering was probably my cleanest yet, lol) Anyway...Graham told me to refer to the manual to see where the rx and tx leads go to on the board. In the manual, it shows the pins are opposite of what I have on the board. See the following illustration:

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I imagine that I should go off of what I see on the board instead of the printed manual, yes?