Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
Connecting a Bluetooth shield to Arduino
Another way of communicating wirelessly with Arduino is through a Bluetooth link.
Bluetooth is a standard communications protocol that also works at 2.4 GHz. To read more
about the Bluetooth protocol, visit
http://www.bluetooth.com/Pages/Fast-Facts.aspx
. There
are several possible ways to connect your Arduino using Bluetooth, but the most reliable
one is a Bluetooth shield, which is available at
www.adafruit.com
.
The following is an im-
age of the shield:
Unfortunately, you'll need to solder header pins onto the shield to mount it on your Ardu-
ino, but then, you'll need no additional connections. You'll also need a USB module if you
want to communicate with your PC. The following is an image of an adapter that is also
available at
www.adafruit.com
:
The
learn.adafruit.com/introducing-bluefruit-ez-link/overview
website will lead you
through the details of how to get the shield up and working, paired with your Bluetooth
dongle, and communicating with your other Bluetooth devices.
