Hey all
Long time lurker here, just wondering if anyone can help try and Bluetooth-ify my GON nerdy v2 PCB!
I bought it years ago and finally got around to finishing it off and using it in anger when the pandemic hit. I designed and machined an aluminium and acrylic case for it but it’s super heavy (photos to come) so I’ve stuck it in a clear plastic case for now. The lighting effect looks great and the lighter weight isn’t a bad thing.
Anyway I’ve got quite a bit of info from GON keyboard works website about the Bluetooth parts, including the Bluetooth module name (FB155BC_S) - but it’s basically impossible to buy from anywhere with any kind of confidence!
So my first question is, is there an alternative that would be compatible? Bluetooth 4/5 would be nice 😁 Physical packaging isn’t a concern (happy to solder wires if needs be), but just in terms of communication protocol, pinouts, etc?
And the second is - what are the x2 ‘PWIC’s he lists in the kit? (3 leg and 5 leg)
I’m guessing 1 of them is a voltage regulator (maybe the 3 pin?) perhaps to provide the Bluetooth module with 3.3v?..
Any help on this would be much appreciated
I’d rather not go the route of adding extra
external Bluetooth transmitters (e.g. usb host shield > micro arduino > Adafruit bluefruit / handheld scientific Bluetooth adapter or whatever), it would be neat to retain the GON nerdy Bluetooth keyboard shortcuts and battery indication.
Thanks in advance, Ben