Getting started with the bluegiga ble112 bluetooth low energy. Blegui is a terminal like program that sends the bgapi command to the bluetooth smart module and parses the responses. I cant see the service running using software from bluegiga nor a 3th party python implementation. Ble112 embed with antenna and bluetooth built in chip texas instrument cc2540. Bluegigas ble112 bluetooth smart modules are ideal for lowpower sensors and accessories. Install the bluegiga development environment you will need to create an account at bluegiga see the gear icon located at the top right of the web page the project in this directory was built using the bluegiga sdk 1. Bluetooth dongle bled 112 software required for windows 10. Jan 18, 2014 bluegiga provide the sdk for free, but you have to register a new account to download it. Buy silicon labs usb bluetooth dongle class 4 bled112 v1. Bluetooth low energy tinyshield bluegiga discontinued. Bled112v1 silicon labs datasheet and cad model download. Anyway, im trying to make a ble gadget using a ble112a bluegiga.
Windows 7 hardware typically doesnt come with ble support. The bluegiga ble112 supports both master and slave modes, so you can communicate between two of them. Bluegigas bluetooth smart software is a complete bluetooth smart software stack for bluegigas bluetooth smart products, such as ble112, ble1 and bled112. Using bluegiga bled112 dongle to communicate with the. More about bluegiga technologies bluegigas ble112 bluetooth smart modules are ideal for lowpower sensors and accessories. The bled112 is unique in that it does not require any special bluetooth software stacksupport within the operating system, so will work quite happily on. The bluegiga bled112 is a small ble dongle that plugs into the usb port of. The software implements the bluetooth smart complete protocol layers, such as attribute protocol att, generic attribute profile gatt, generic access profile gap, security manager, and connection management. The bluegiga bled112 is a small ble dongle that plugs into the usb port of your computer to add support for ble a. Bled112 bled112 bluetooth low energy single mode usb. With two ble112 dongles you can quickly prototype new low energy application profiles by utilizing bluegiga bg profile toolkittm and also automate inmodule software.
Dkble1 development kit contents 1 x bluegiga ble1 development board containing. Bled112v1 ble112 bluetooth low energy single mode usb. The development kit consists of a single ble1 development board, programming cables, two ble1 modules and a bled112 usb dongle. Bluegiga bled112 eddystoneurl beacon installing the windows bluegiga development environment. Bluegiga ble update application will automatically recognize it in the windows explorer interface and allow you to easily open, compile, and flash the project to a module using the cc debugger. Bluegiga provides an overview of how to use the dkble112 including how to flash a firmware project into the dkble112 using bleupdate, make a connection using blegui, read device services and. Bluegiga has been a member of the bluetooth special interest group since it was established and joined continua health alliance in spring 2008. Bluegiga provides an overview of how to use the dkble112 including how to flash a firmware project into the dkble112 using bleupdate. Aug 04, 2014 bluegiga provides an overview of how to use the dkble112 including how to flash a firmware project into the dkble112 using bleupdate, make a connection using blegui, read device services and. Bled112 bled112 bluetooth low energy single mode usb dongle.
They integrate all features for a bluetooth smart application, including bluetooth radio, software stack, and gattbased profiles. I want to see debug messages which are incremental counter every second. This application can be used to control ble112, ble1 or bled112 over uart or usb. Insert the bluegiga bled112 dongle into an usb port. Founded in 2000, it has since expanded its offices to atlanta in usa and hong kong. Pricing and availability on millions of electronic components from digikey electronics. For windows 7, the only supported ble hardware is the recommended bluegiga bluetooth low energy dongle model bled112. The bt111 bluetooth smart ready hci module is a low cost and ultra small bluetooth module, targeted at applications where both bluetooth classic and bluetooth low energy connectivity are needed. The bled112 v1 is a programmable 8051 microcontroller that allows up communication at up to 40 meters and includes development with bgscript scripting language in an ondongle application, making it a standalone device useful for a wide variety of applications. Ble should be viewed as a separate capability from the more widely known bluetooth.
I have confirmed my nordic board is broadcasting, i can see the service in both the master control panel and using 3th party software in iphone. Bluegigas profile toolkittm and also automate in module software functions with. Bled112 bluetooth module lego wedo scratch compatible bled112v1 4. However other ble devices are found using this software, including services i broadcast using a iphone. Using bluegiga bled112 dongle to communicate with the nordic chip. Programming the ble112 using bgscript bluetooth smart.
Used this to update the firmware on my cycleops hammer using the rouvy app on windows 10. Im following the recommendations of someone who is interfacing this with the new intel arduino 101 board. Bluegiga bled112v1 bluetooth low energy single mode usb dongle. Silicon labs bluegiga bled112v1 bluetooth low energy usb. Bled112 bluegiga technologies bluetooth module bled112v1 4. The bled112 can be used for bluetooth low energy development. The bluetooth low energy single mode stack is a full, embedded implementation of bluetooth v. Bled112v1 silicon labs usb bluetooth dongle class 4 rs. Buy silicon labs usb bluetooth dongle class 4 bled112v1. With two bled112 dongles you can quickly prototype new bluetooth smart application profiles by utilizing bluegigas profile toolkittm and also automate in module software functions with bluegigas bgscripttm. Ble112 documentation and software contains many useful resources to help with using the ble112 module, including the sdk which is used.
Fixed pin pairing on bluegiga ble112 bluetooth module. To use the bluegiga bled112 dongle and sdk with windows 7 you will should follow the steps below. Install the bluegiga development environment you will need to create an account at bluegiga see the gear icon located at the top right of the web page. Half the price of buying from cycleops and has the same bluegiga manufacturer label.
The bled112v1 is a programmable 8051 microcontroller that allows up communication at up to 40 meters and includes development with bgscript scripting language in an ondongle. Bluegiga provide the sdk for free, but you have to register a new account to download it. Sep 16, 2012 from the bluegiga bluetooth smart software v. I could update a firmware of ble112 but im stuck with serial debugging by using a ftdi serial to usb adapter.
Bled112, bluetooth low energy usb dongle is a single mode usb dongle enabling bluetooth low energy connectivity for pcs and other devices having a usb port. No other type of ble hardware is supported for wedo 2. Furthermore, bluegiga technologies reserves the right to alter the hardware, software, andor specifications detailed here at any time without notice and does not make any commitment to update the information contained here. Bluetooth smart products, such as ble112, ble1 and bled112. The ble1 development kit is a readytouse hardware development platform for the bluegiga ble1 bluetooth smart module. Bluegiga bluetooth smart software stack silicon labs. The bled112v1 by silicon labs is a very small, smart, usb dongle that allows for bluetooth 4. Silicon labs acquires bluegiga, a leader in bluetooth and wi.
Once you register you have access to more documentation and to the software and tools provided by bluegiga. The following mail order companies sell the bled112 ble dongle as at jan 2016. So this is the primary entry point where we can configure the ble module, sort of like a main function in c code. Silicon labs acquires bluegiga, a leader in bluetooth and. Bluegigas products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems. Shop 8077742 bluegiga technologies bluetooth module bled112 v1 4.
You should be able to find more information on the support section of the bluegiga web site. Bled112v1 silicon labs usb bluetooth dongle class 4. Bgscript is a scripting language which executes on the ble112 chip which has some ios and adcs in addition to the ble radio. Ble1 bluetooth smart module can also host end user applications, which means no external micro controller is required in size or price constrained devices. The stack implements all mandatory functionality for a single mode device and the different components of the stack are illustrated in the figure below. Bluegigas marketproven bluetooth and wifi modules, software stacks and development tools complement silicon labs 802. They integrate all features required for a bluetooth smart application, including bluetooth radio, software stack, and gattbased profiles. In this case wouldnt the ios device simply show your hardcoded passkey and a yesno confirmation dialog since your other device is supposed to be. Compare pricing for silicon labs bled112v1 across 15 distributors and discover alternative parts, cad models, technical specifications, datasheets, and more on octopart. Bluegiga bled112 setup on windows 7 digitalhacks blog.
Bluegiga bluetooth smart software stack silicon labs wireless. Bluegiga ble1 bluetooth smart module integrates all features required for a bluetooth smart application. Bluegigas bluetooth smart software is a complete bluetooth smart software stack for. If you only need slave mode such as connecting your tinyduino to a smartphone, take a look at the bluetooth low energy tinyshield nordic version which is easier to use and lower cost. The bled112 bluetooth low energy usb dongle is a single mode usb device enabling bluetooth.
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