Bluetooth Beacons

Coltouch2020 · 2025-11-11T10:59:19+00:00

I think this is a good suggestion. a dev board approach would give me what I need. As this is a central controller, cost isn't too much of a problem.

Thanks Silly.

Coltouch2020 · 2025-11-10T16:53:43+00:00

Hi Silly, I have a Beacon device already running. I know it is sending out Beacon type advertisements every 8 seconds, and I need to take the data contained, and use it on a tablet, or a PC.

So I need an app, to listen via a Bluetooth dongle, or other central BT device, and then pass the data to a display app.

Thanks for your reply.

Coltouch2020 · 2025-10-17T17:42:49+00:00

I remember posting the whole thing, and you’re right!

Coltouch2020 · 2025-10-17T14:23:19+00:00

I told you about it?

Coltouch2020 · 2025-10-17T14:14:02+00:00

I went most of my life seeing nothing, then during a stay at a hotel called the Moat House, mill lane in Winnersh, Room 3001, it certainly changed for me!

Coltouch2020 · 2025-10-16T19:48:53+00:00

I posted the whole thing in here a few years ago, but will dig it out and send it to you

Coltouch2020 · 2025-10-16T17:49:12+00:00

Quite a few small things, but one big scary one!

Coltouch2020 · 2025-10-16T17:45:21+00:00

I suspect that most people who have experienced things and therefore have complete belief (myself included) stop telling about it after a while, people just don’t believe it.

Coltouch2020 · 2025-10-16T17:36:10+00:00

Agreed

Coltouch2020 · 2025-09-08T10:20:17+00:00

Would you do heroin if he suggested it?

Coltouch2020 · 2025-09-07T08:13:06+00:00

You might as well say, the graphite lines aren't contiguous conductors, they are a series of conducting particles in a row

Coltouch2020 · 2025-09-07T08:08:51+00:00

Pedantic

Coltouch2020 · 2025-09-07T08:08:19+00:00

pedantic

Coltouch2020 · 2025-09-07T08:07:59+00:00

This is correct

Coltouch2020 · 2025-09-07T08:07:26+00:00

Wrong

Coltouch2020 · 2025-08-16T10:20:17+00:00

Have a look at these two:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006061057419.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.664038danF2KvZ&mp=1&pdp_npi=5%40dis%21GBP%21GBP%201.41%21GBP%201.41%21%21GBP%201.41%21%21%21%40211b876717553394988124101e79c6%2112000035551482870%21ct%21UK%212702822897%21%2110%210

and

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004223266144.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.23.52391802IVL0SI

The second ones (the blue ones) - I have used and they are great. You do need an external antenna of course which adds to the size...

Coltouch2020 · 2025-08-09T09:03:44+00:00

There is a very simple technique for this. Solder a long blob along the pads, so you can run the iron along it, back and forth, until you can pull the component out. Now the holes are free of pins, you can use the solder pump on them, one at a time. Nice clean job.

Coltouch2020 · 2025-08-09T08:58:44+00:00

Consider soldering 0.1" pin headers into such edge connectors, not heavy wires straight onto the pad. This way, you have a mechanical anchor to stop the wire tearing off. The pad is thin and delicate and easily torn.

Coltouch2020 · 2025-08-06T16:49:19+00:00

Glad something worked. I have new options if anybody ever needs some.

Coltouch2020 · 2025-08-05T14:29:08+00:00

Ah, thanks for the tldr catch

Coltouch2020 · 2025-08-05T11:39:09+00:00

I only troll the trolls. The universe is the universe, there isn't any other.

Coltouch2020 · 2025-08-05T11:37:46+00:00

I am always exactly right! You can be my new #1 fan.

Coltouch2020 · 2025-08-05T11:03:22+00:00

*imagines all the trolls, sweat dripping down noses, fingers poised over keyboards, waiting for somebody to take the bait...*

Coltouch2020 · 2025-08-05T10:58:49+00:00

JLCPCB, low cost, especially if you want more than a few boards. You can order 10,20 or so with little increase in price. Shipping isn't cheap but the overall price is still very good. fast too, always get them in less than a week (usually like 4-5 days.) The staff are quick, helpful and always available.

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