BLE Link

SKU: TEL0073 Brand: DFRobot

Imagine developing a wearable devices, such as smart pedometer bracelet with Arduino + Android/IOS. Communication is made between device and phone via BLE (BT4.0 low engergy). By linking into star network of low power consumption, BLE achieves rapid real-time communication. Many software or hardware engineers are hoping to have such a platform that is able to do this.

$17.10 AUD, inc GST

$15.55 AUD, exc GST

Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between Apr 29 and May 06

Quantity Discounts:

10-25 $15.08 (exc GST)
25+ $14.76 (exc GST)

BLE Link is a communication module based on bluetooth 4.0, it uses the XBEE model which is compact and is compatible with all shields with XBEE socket. BLE Link supports both 5V and 3.3V MCUs. We've also developed Apps on both Android and IOS platform for you to start commumication between phone and arduinos immediately. With two BLE Links, you can enjoy features like point-to-point wireless transparent transmission, master-slave machine setting, wireless program burning and HID connection with PC. At the same time, we provide developers more freedom and support: users can not only debug Bluno through AT command, but also update BLE chip program via USB.

Specifications

Chip:TI CC2540
Working Voltage: +3.3 DC
Power consumption: working: 10.6mA average, ready mode: 8.7mA
Pin Layout: Compatible with Xbee pinout
Frequency: 2.4GHz
Transfer rate: ≤1Mbps
Modulation: GFSK, bluetooth low power, V4.0
Sensitivity: -93dB
Operating temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
Transmission distance: 60m in free space
Size:32mm * 22mm

Features

AT command to debug the BLE
support the master-salve machine switch
Transparent transmission
Wireless programming for Arduino processor (Compatible with Arduino UNO,Fio and Mega)
support usb update BLE chip program
support bluetooth HID
convenient to upgrade firmware of BLE
support Android and IOS applications,open source code,suitable for secondary development by the user

Hardware Compaitibility

Xbee shield for Arduino
IO Expansion shield for Arduino V7
Mega IO Expansion Shield V2.3 For Arduino Mega
IO Expansion Shield for Launchpad
DFRobot Leonardo with Xbee socket
and any devices integrated with xbee socket

Parts List

BLE-Link 1 unit

Documents

Product Wiki
Schematic
Firmware V1.6
How to upgrade the firmware
BLUNO Basic Demo Package (Android & iOS)
Accessory shield Demo for BLUNO Package (Android & iOS)
More details
PlainProtocol Introduction and examples
More details about the PlainProtocol libraries
Android 4.3 ROMs (Cyanogenmod Stable version) Recommended to use 10.2 or later version

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