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Bluetooth is a wireless local network used by keyboards, mice, speakers, headsets, mobile phones, and other devices. |
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This page should contain information relevent to using Bluetooth with the OLPC. This includes: |
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== Hardware == |
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Bluetooth is available on the [[XO-4]] built-in. |
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== Kernel configuration == |
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This section should describe how to configure the kernel to get Bluetooth support. (It appears that build 653 with kernel does not include bluetooth support. |
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Bluetooth is available on the [[XO-1]], [[XO-1.5]], [[XO-1.75]] using a USB bluetooth adapter. The adapter will prevent closure of the latches. Not all adapters are supported. |
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* See: [http://olpcnews.com/forum/index.php?topic=321.msg14315]. |
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== Software == |
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== Attaching a bluetooth permanently == |
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On [[13.2.0]]: |
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* [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Adding_Bluetooth ../Adding_Bluetooth] |
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* our GNOME desktop does not have the usual Bluetooth panel icon for scan and pairing, but this can be added; |
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yum install -y gnome-bluetooth |
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* [[Sugar]] does not have Bluetooth scan and pairing support. |
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== Firmware == |
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* [http://www.hackszine.com/blog/archive/2007/11/internal_bluetooth_hack_for_th.html A similar hack for the EeePC] |
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The firmware of the XO-4 includes a Bluetooth pairing test which is used during manufacturing. |
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see [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Touchscreen ../Touchscreen], too! <-> USB-Hub <-> Bluetooth |
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== Hacking == |
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== Various bluetooth devices == |
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* A Nintendo Wii Remote Plus can be paired with an XO-4, giving access to keys, accelerometer, gyroscope, rumble motor, speaker, and the IR dot position camera. |
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* A USB bluetooth adapter may be [[Adding_Bluetooth|installed inside an XO-1]], using a hardware customisation procedure that has not been tested by OLPC. |
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* Lego NXT |
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Revision as of 02:19, 13 August 2013
Bluetooth is a wireless local network used by keyboards, mice, speakers, headsets, mobile phones, and other devices.
Hardware
Bluetooth is available on the XO-4 built-in.
Bluetooth is available on the XO-1, XO-1.5, XO-1.75 using a USB bluetooth adapter. The adapter will prevent closure of the latches. Not all adapters are supported.
Software
On 13.2.0:
- our GNOME desktop does not have the usual Bluetooth panel icon for scan and pairing, but this can be added;
yum install -y gnome-bluetooth
- Sugar does not have Bluetooth scan and pairing support.
Firmware
The firmware of the XO-4 includes a Bluetooth pairing test which is used during manufacturing.
Hacking
- A Nintendo Wii Remote Plus can be paired with an XO-4, giving access to keys, accelerometer, gyroscope, rumble motor, speaker, and the IR dot position camera.
- A USB bluetooth adapter may be installed inside an XO-1, using a hardware customisation procedure that has not been tested by OLPC.