Blue-Rx: A 16ch Servo / PWM Bluetooth 4.0 Receiver

A project in Eagle, ID by Jason Peterson
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Robots are awesome!, so are RC-cars, planes, and LEDs! Control yours wirelessly from your iPhone, Arduino, or any Bluetooth 4.0 device!
Backers: 175
Average Pledge Per Backer: $66

Funded: $11,633 of $7,500
Dates: Apr 22nd -> May 27th (35 days)
Project By: Jason Peterson
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Wow!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all the backers for their support! I am starting on the final board design today and am organizing the code for release. I will get the pledges shipped ASAP! Thanks again! --Jason  (Read More)

More Tri-Copter Info...

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, This is a little off subject but I have been getting a lot questions regarding the tri-copter I am controlling with the Blue-Rx. So I created a quick Instructable for it here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Inexpensive-Wooden-Tri-copter/ I... (Read More)

A teaser for my next Blue-Rx demo video!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I am debugging a couple things but am very close to showing my wooden tri-copter controlled with my iPhone 4s using a Blue-Rx.  I wanted to get it done this weekend but it does't look like it will happen, hopefully this will peak your interest!  (Read More)

External Antenna Info

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, I just finished testing a few antennas and the one below had the best performance. Right around 200 feet with an iPhone 4s. If you use a BLE dongle with an external antenna the range is about 275 feet. Above is the Blue-Rx with the external... (Read More)

A needed improvement!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Great momentum! We are still well on our way! Spread the word, keep it up! I have had a few people request an additional power supply connector on the board to power higher current servos, thanks for the feedback! I'm going to add through hole... (Read More)

Additional specs...

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I will also put these up in the story.... Board: Weight:  0.3 oz Width:  1 inch Length:  1.9 inch Depth:  0.44 inch Voltage:  3.3 - 6.0 Volts Current:  20mA at 5.0 Volts Servo Connectors: Constant Current Draw:  4 Amps Peak Current Draw: TBD... (Read More)

Thank You!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! 20% in less than 24 hours, I am super grateful for all the feedback and support!  I also can't wait to get the Blue-Rx in your hands!  I think we are well on our way! I am getting another demo recorded of the Blue-Rx in action, stay tuned! On... (Read More)

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