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RN42 WITH BS2

oldhippyoldhippy Posts: 36
edited 2015-03-23 21:37 in Accessories
I am trying to send serial data from a BS2 via a RN42 module to an iPOD 5. I can't get the Ipod to even see the RN42.. Any suggestions?

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  • JonnyMacJonnyMac Posts: 8,927
    edited 2015-03-22 15:25
    Are the devices paired? Does the iPod support SPP?
  • oldhippyoldhippy Posts: 36
    edited 2015-03-23 05:05
    I am new at this and i don't know how to pair or find out if my Ipod supports SPP
  • JonnyMacJonnyMac Posts: 8,927
    edited 2015-03-23 06:01
    The Internet is your friend. :)

    If found this support page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204387

    Note that Apple doesn't seem to support SPP which is the profile used by the RN-42.
  • Mike GreenMike Green Posts: 23,101
    edited 2015-03-23 21:37
    Apple has never supported SPP on the iPad or iPhone. You have to use WiFi for a serial connection (via TELNET). Apple does support BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), but there is no equivalent there to SPP.

    I've been able to use a Roving Network's RN-XV module in an xBee socket (like on the Propeller Activity Board) as a serial console with a iPad running Telnet Lite (from the Apple App Store). You could use the RN-XV module with a 5V adapter (https://www.parallax.com/product/32401) and a BS2 if you adjust the Baud of the RN-XV to something like 1200 Baud. The RN-XV default of 9600 Baud is a little dicey with a BS2.
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