Currently, we have a setup consisting of an Uno and a ARD-LTC2499 shield. The setup interfaces with Labview to send voltage/temperature data to Labview and Labview sends information to the Uno to trigger other events. Everything works great over a serial connection and we want to try making it Bluetooth capable. We don't know much about wireless communication and we're looking for help on how we can do this. What kinds of Arduino compatible products are there that can fit with the current setup? Any help on how to do this wirelessly would be much appreciated
HC-05 Bluetooth module is very popular
ksinclair3:
we want to try making it Bluetooth capable. We don't know much about wireless communication
The main thing you need to know is that there isn't much that you need to know. In the immortal words of some guru round here - bluetooth is just serial without wires. In short, you can disconnect the wires you are currently using, connect up a cheapo bluetooth device to the same pins in the same manner, and you are off and running. All the connection procedure is done at the other end, and all you need to do is ensure that you can do that with Labview.
You might find the following background notes useful
http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~npyner/Arduino/GUIDE_2BT.pdf
http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~npyner/Arduino/BT_2_WAY.ino
It's pretty basic, you probably know most of it already, but it might help prove the point..