Can app/widget directly speaks with my own BLE module?

Former Member over 8 years ago

Hi guys,

I have one question.

Before I dive in to the Monkey C is it possible develop app or widget for watch which directly speaks with my own BLE module (for example nRF51822)?

I need send/receive only a few bytes, if I can chose via UART service.

If is possible, this can be the way how using our watch as simple interface (display&buttons) for our DIY projects, without phone.

All your comments are welcome :-)

travis.vitek over 8 years ago

The ConnectIQ API only provides access to ANT+ at this time.

Travis

Former Member over 8 years ago

Bad news but otherwise thanks for answer :)

Former Member over 5 years ago

Good morning,

I have the same issue? is this possible to use UART with a garmin watch ?

jim_m_58 over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

See https://forums.garmin.com/developer/connect-iq/b/news-announcements/posts/would-you-like-some-raspberry-pi-with-your-connect-iq

Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to jim_m_58

thanks for your answer. But it is not specified that they are using UART to build the connexion

jim_m_58 over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

It uses BLE, so no UART is involved. Do you want to talk to something using the charging cable?

Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to jim_m_58

I m using the CIQPI source code used in the link you ve sent me (on my watch side) and i need to send a json file to a raspberry.

On the raspberry PI i m using a code that creates a GATT server and sends data via uart:

https://scribles.net/creating-ble-gatt-server-uart-service-on-raspberry-pi/

i ve tested as shown in the link the connexion with the APP NRF toolbox (IT works perfectly)

I would ve liked to know if it would work with a garmin app ( is UART compatible)

Thanks in advance for your answer!

jim_m_58 over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

See the programmer's guid and https://forums.garmin.com/developer/connect-iq/w/wiki/19/getting-started-with-connect-iq-ble-development for setting up the CIQ sim for BLE. It's much easier than trying to test on a devive.

In the interface to the pi, I use nodejs.

The CIQ end doesn't handle sending files - that would be something you'd need to add (likely sending the file in pieces). If you want to send files, maybe look at setting up a web server on the pi and use makeWebRequest? You'll want to use https.