Hello all,
I was wondering if it is possible to have an android phone send a command to arduino over bluetooth which than triggers a pulse to open/shut a valve for the duration of the button-press (on the phone). I want to use this to turn on multiple lights. The Arduino should work as a relais for the main power (if im correct).
I checked the web and I think it should be possible using the ADK board and a Bluetooth shield. What would be the best way to do it and what bluetooth component would be the best. 10 m is more than enough range for me..
To clarify my idea I made a visio drawing.
Here's the drawing
I found this bluetooth module online, is it ok for what I want? It does work with Arduino according to the comments:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/wireless-bluetooth-rs232-ttl-transceiver-module-80711
Thanks for any help!! I really appreciate it!
I was wondering if it is possible to have an android phone send a command to arduino over bluetooth which than triggers a pulse to open/shut a valve for the duration of the button-press (on the phone).
Yes, it is. If you program the android appropriately.
I want to use this to turn on multiple lights.
Lights controlled by a valve?
I checked the web and I think it should be possible using the ADK board and a Bluetooth shield.
Well, you know the web is always right. In this case, it really is.
What would be the best way to do it
Without any mistakes.
Thanks for your reply but I still don't know what the best way is to do something like this. Is my scheme correct or do I need other components like resistors?
dannyvdz:
Thanks for your reply but I still don't know what the best way is to do something like this. Is my scheme correct or do I need other components like resistors?
If you're asking how you would go about switching loads with your Arduino, I suggest you go to the area of the forum which covers that side of things. It's a frequently asked question and it would be a waste of time trying to answer it again here.
Why the arduino adk? An uno could do this easily, and you can get a simple bluetooth serial app and send commands from the android, much easier than writing an app