Hi guys, my name, as you can see, is Enrico and this is my project:
I'd like to control my room's lights with an Arduino, via Bluetooth from my Android and also via Touch Screen, in place of the normal on/off switches.
My idea is to use an Arduino (I think UNO R3), and my questions are:
What kind of Bluetooth device should I use? Better to use a JY-MCU Serial Port Bluetooth Module or a Bluetooth Shield?
JY-MCU: http://www.ebay.it/itm/Arduino-JY-MCU-Bluetooth-Wireless-Serial-Port-Module-/130830109138
Shield: http://imall.iteadstudio.com/im120417006.html
Than, I'd like to control at least 4 relays, this should not be a problem.
Finally, the thing that drives me crazy, the touch screen...
Which one should I choose, and how can I connect it to the Arduino if some pins are used by the Bluetooth and the relays? I've been discussing this problem a lot with Uncle Google, but I can't figure out how some LCDs should be connected to the arduino, how many pins they need and so on, so I need someone with a good experience to help me.
Thanks for your time!