WRL-12580 Datasheet WRL-12580 | P1-P2

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SparkFun Bluetooth Mate Gold

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Description: T

he Bluetooth Mate Gold is very similar to our BlueSMiRF modem, but

it is designed specifically to be used with our Arduino Pros and LilyPad Arduinos.

These modems work as a serial (RX/TX) pipe, and are a great wireless replacement

for serial cables. Any serial stream from 2400 to 115200bps can be passed

seamlessly from your computer to your target. We’ve tested these units successfully

over open air at 350ft (106m)!

Bluetooth Mate has the same pin out as the FTDI Basic, and is meant to plug directly

into an Arduino Pro, Pro Mini, or LilyPad Mainboard. Because we’ve arranged the

pins to do this, you cannot directly plug the Bluetooth Mate to an FTDI Basic board

(you’ll have to swap TX and RX).

This unit ships with an RN-41 class 1 bluetooth module, a very easy-to-use and well

documented bluetooth module. Make sure you check out the datasheet and

command set links below. If you don’t need the extra range, check out the Bluetooth

Mate Silver which uses a Class 2 module which has less range.

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The Bluetooth Mate has on-board voltage regulators, so it can be powered from any

3.3 to 6VDC power supply. We’ve got level shifting all set up so the RX and TX pins

on the remote unit are 3-6VDC tolerant. Do not attach this device directly to a serial

port. You will need an RS232 to TTL converter circuit if you need to attach this to a

computer.

Unit comes without a connector; if you want to connect it to an Arduino Pro, we’d

suggest the 6-pin right-angle female header.

Note: If you are looking for the ability to use the FTDI directly with your Bluetooth

Mate check out our Crossover Breakout for FTDI!

Note: The hardware reset pin of the RN-41 module is broken out on the bottom side

of the board. This pin is mislabeled as ‘PIO6’, it is actually PIO4. Should you need to

reset the Mate, pull this pin high upon power-up, and then toggle it 3 times.

Features:

• v6.15 Firmware

• Designed to work directly with Arduino Pro’s and LilyPad main boards

• FCC Approved Class 1 Bluetooth Radio Modem

• Very robust link both in integrity and transmission distance (100m) - no more

buffer overruns!

• Low power consumption : 25mA avg

• Hardy frequency hopping scheme - operates in harsh RF environments like

WiFi, 802.11g, and Zigbee

• Encrypted connection

• Frequency: 2.402~2.480 GHz

• Operating Voltage: 3.3V-6V

• Serial communications: 2400-115200bps

• Operating Temperature: -40 ~ +70C

• Built-in antenna

Dimensions:

• Board: 1.75x0.65"

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Bluetooth Development Tools (802.15.1) Bluetooth Mate Gold

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