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
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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