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======Pro BLE/BT 4.0 Shield Kit Tutorial======

=====Product Description:=====
[[https://s3.amazonaws.com/digispark/images/m/ble1.jpg|{{https://s3.amazonaws.com/digispark/images/t/ble1.jpg}}]]
[[https://s3.amazonaws.com/digispark/images/m/ble4.jpg|{{https://s3.amazonaws.com/digispark/images/t/ble4.jpg}}]]


This is an unassembled kit and requires basic soldering. This is designed for use with the Digispark development board, which is not included.

=====Parts:=====

^ Part       ^ Quantity          ^Identification^
| Bluetooth/BLE Combo Shield PCB|1| |
| 6 pin 0.1" Right Angle Female Socket |1||
| HM-10 BLE Breakout Module |1|
| 1x40pin male 0.1" pitch header| 21 pins worth| |


**Resistor Values:** For more information on how to identify the value of the resistors we recommend these sites:
A nice simple resistor calculator: http://www.ealnet.com/m-eal/resistor/resistor.htm
A comprehensive article on identification: http://www.diyaudioandvideo.com/Electronics/Color/

**Soldering:** If you are new to soldering we recommend the following tutorials:
Soldering Basics (http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/106) and Soldering Crash Course from the folks at Sparkfun (http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/354).
How to solder from the Curious Inventor: http://store.curiousinventor.com/guides/How_to_Solder

Adafruit has this excellent guide that starts with the tools needed and then shows detailed pictures, including some of the common problems that beginners experience (http://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering)

**We assume for these assembly instructions that you know the basics of thru-hole soldering. If you don't check out the links above, these boards are very easy to solder - we promise!**


=====Assembly:=====

Empty kit bag (or if using a raw PCB, acquire parts) and verify contents. 

[[https://s3.amazonaws.com/digispark/images/m/ble1.jpg|{{https://s3.amazonaws.com/digispark/images/t/ble1.jpg}}]]

Insert 6 pin right angle socket into top of PCB - insert it into the set of 6 holes that say "BLE BT4" below them - this is the second set from the right edge of the board. Solder socket pins on the bottom of the board

[[https://s3.amazonaws.com/digispark/images/m/ble2.jpg|{{https://s3.amazonaws.com/digispark/images/t/ble2.jpg}}]]

Cut two lengths of male headers each 9 pins long and one 3 pins long. Insert into corresponding positions (on the bottom of the board) and solder each pin on the top.

**Tip:** Inserting the headers into a breadboard and then placing the board on top can make this process easier.

**Note:** If you are using stackable headers, use them here instead of the standard male headers.

[[https://s3.amazonaws.com/digispark/images/m/ble3.jpg|{{https://s3.amazonaws.com/digispark/images/t/ble3.jpg}}]]

Insert the HM-10 BLE breakout module into the 6 pin socket as shown.


[[https://s3.amazonaws.com/digispark/images/m/ble4.jpg|{{https://s3.amazonaws.com/digispark/images/t/ble4.jpg}}]]

=====Programming:=====


**Example changing DigiLED over BLE**

**//Example has a bug. parseInt(); not included in Digispark loader.//**

<code>
/*
Requires NeoPixel Library - see DigiLED tutorial
https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_NeoPixel

Android code to use with this: https://github.com/danasf/hm10-android-arduino
iOS coming soon

*/



#include <Adafruit_NeoPixel.h>

int red,green,blue;
Adafruit_NeoPixel strip = Adafruit_NeoPixel(1, 1, NEO_RGB + NEO_KHZ800);

void setup() {
  strip.begin();
  strip.show(); // Initialize all pixels to 'off'

  // initialize serial:
  Serial.begin(9600);//open connection to serial module

}

void loop() {
  // if there's any serial available, read it:
  while (Serial.available() > 0) {

    // look for the next valid integer in the incoming serial stream:
    int red = Serial.parseInt(); 
    // do it again:
    int green = Serial.parseInt(); 
    // do it again:
    int blue = Serial.parseInt(); 

    // look for the newline. That's the end of your
    // sentence:
    // if (mySerial.read() == '\n') {
    if (Serial.read() == '\n') {
      // sends confirmation
      Serial.println("received");
      // constrain the values to 0 - 255
      red = constrain(red, 0, 255);
      green = constrain(green, 0, 255);
      blue = constrain(blue, 0, 255);
      // fill strip
      colorSet(strip.Color(red, green, blue), 0); 
      
   }
}
}

// Fill strip with a color
void colorSet(uint32_t c, uint8_t wait) {
  for(uint16_t i=0; i<strip.numPixels(); i++) {
      strip.setPixelColor(i, c);
  }
   strip.show();
   delay(wait);
}
</code>
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