Bluetooth Media Remote Control using Micro:bit
Fun little demo project using a Micro:bit as a Bluetooth media control remote. It doesn't play music, it controls your computer / phone. Note: this works, but is really a basic tech demo for students to extend and explore. Opportunities include adding other features, using other fun sensors, adding a power switch or rechargeable battery, adding lights, etc
Software can be accessed at https://makecode.microbit.org/S63332-71073-18456-31510. Software uses the awesome microbit-pxt-blehid extension by bsiever
Parts
- Microbit v2
- KY-040 rotary encoder
- 2 AAA batteries
- metal strips for battery contacts, copper is best
- various short wires, soldered
- 5 4mm screws and nuts
Instructions
- Program Microbit via USB cable
- Test program on breadboard
- Pair via bluetooth to target device
- Print parts
- Solder wires to KY-040 and metal plates
- Gently clip metal strips onto inside frame brackets
- Wrap wires around contacts, place through Microbit holes, lightly tighten nuts
- Assemble inside frame
- Tighten KY-040 nut on lower side of inside frame
- Test program
- Gently press base onto stem of KY-040
- Clip top cover over frame
- Rock on!🤘