I²C Remote Bluetooth Interface smartBLE​

What not leverage modern IoT tools to command and control a fischertechnik model?

The Internet of Things brings a new generation of command and control dashboards, operated remotely and featuring a nice interface and design.

The interface runs on an Android- or iOS-powered BLE-capable smartphone or tablet and relies on the Blynk app.

The device connects to the I²C port of the RoboTX and is powered by the RoboTX.
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• Caution
Before using this device, please read the specification carefully sheet and check voltage requirements.

Device

Manufacturer:  Rei Vilo   
Break-out provider:
Specification sheet: 
I²C address: 0x18 

Functions

The first set of commands initialises and manages the connection to the server. 
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sW_begin initialises and connects to the server
  • Input: token, string

sW_connect connects to the server
  • Output: 0 if success, error number otherwise, integer

sW_disconnect disconnects to the server

sW_version show the release version 
  • Output: version, integer 
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The second set of commands sends and receives values, prints text on the screen and provides utilities.

sW_setValue sets and sends a value to a variable
  • Input: variable and value, integer

sW_getValue receives and gets a value from a variable
  • Input: variable, integer
  • Output: value, integer

sW_printText sends and prints a text
  • Input: x and y coordinate, integer, and text, string 

sW_new returns true if a variable has changed

sW_zero clears all variables
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Download

Download the driver with an example for RoboPro.     

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