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Bluetooth for OBD-2

OBD Analyser NG goes wireless

The hand-held OBD Analyser NG featured in the September 2009 edition of Elektor has an open-source operating system and a built-in expansion port. Both enable a Bluetooth module to be integrated with ease. Now at the other end of an RF link you can view engine parameters and faults on a netbook or notebook PC!

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Materials

090918-PCB.pdf

090918-11.zip

Extra info / Update

* Bluetooth Class 1 (range up to 100 m)
* Antenna printed on the PCB
* RF data rate of 19200 Baud
* Low cost Bluetooth module
* 28 mm x 38 mm PCB

Component list

Capacitors
C1,C2 = 1µF SMD
Semiconductors
IC1 = BTM-222 Bluetooth radio module
IC2 = TS5205CX533 (SMD SOT23)
Miscellaneous
J1,J2 = 10-pin pinheader
Kit of parts, contains partly populated PCB and all components. Elektor Shop # 090918-71