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Does the light ever go solid on your BLE? That would mean that it's getting a connection. If the light is solid but you are still getting a time out, that means that there is a communication issue somewhere (either between the BLE and the Teensy or between the Teensy and the app.) If it just keeps blinking then no connection is being made. Are you using a BLE app such as LightBlue on your iPhone to find it? If you can see it in the normal Bluetooth pairing on your iPhone, it might not be a BLE. If you are using a BLE app and you can't see it, it's not a BLE. If you are using a BLE app and you can see it, double check that the light goes solid when you attempt to connect to it with the TKTalkie app. If it goes solid, there is a connection but a communication issue somewhere, which means I would check that the Serial In/Out connections on the BLE: the male jack, the female jack and the female jack to the Teensy are correct. Easiest way to do that is to plug everything up (but NOT power it on) and use a multimeter to test connectivity all the way through from the TX pin on the BLE to the RX pin on the Teensy, and same for RX -> TX.

BLE is "no-contract" pairing...meaning it's ad-hoc and you don't have to formally pair the device to your phone by using a pairing code. The access code that is in the SETTINGS.TXT file is a "password" that is entered when the app connects to your device. Can you post a pic of your BLE? It should be either an HM-10 or an HM-10 clone such as the CC2541. If it's an HC-06 or HC-05 it's not a BLE and won't work.

It's real time. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Speaker is not included. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

That's correct. You don't even need to print a new case...you can just drill a hole for the BLE jack in the side of you want Thanks, I will fix the link.

The app is now on both Google Play and the App Store. See www.tktalkie.com/downloads.

The app is now on both Google Play and the App Store. See www.tktalkie.com/downloads.

No Android apps yet...I looked at doing one but there are hardware and latency issues with Android. You'll have to go with hardware. Checkout TKTalkie.com. It comes with a Bluetooth adapter that lets you control it from an app on either Android or iOS. (Full disclosure I make the TKTalkie ) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Going to be a very slight delay on the iOS app...the only iOS device I have is a v2 iPad mini lol so have to test in emulators for the others, but found a couple small issues when it actually got on a phone. Just have to move a few things around is all

Version 3 has been released and a new thread started! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Hey guys, TKTalkie v3 has been released, and contains a lot of new updates! The biggest one of course is BLE (Bluetooth Low-Energy) support via the TKTalkie App (iOS/Android) that allows you to control your TKTalkie remotely. Easily tweak settings, switch profiles and more! In addition, you can now order your own TKTalkie via the TKTalkie Store. So...build it or buy it...your choice The app is up on the Google Play Store and is just awaiting approval on the the App Store. So what's new? There are a lot of code optimizations to make it run faster, and besides being able to control it with the mobile app, you can also manage different profiles - you can have a profile for your TK, one for your TD, etc... ONE TKTalkie for all your costumes! Watch the video above to see how it works! Visit www.tktalkie.com for more info, and visit us on Facebook!

I have both. I prefer the Pyle...it's bigger but it's louder and I don't have the feedback issues that I did with the aker. I keep the aker as a backup now. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Fans used in the helmets use DC motors typically rated at 5 volts. DC motors will eat whatever current you throw at it, but more than their rating typically causes burnouts faster. 4 AA = 6 volts. You can get 3 AA holders with on/off switches on ebay and Amazon. 4.5V total and they fit easier in the helmet [emoji6] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

I was hoping for aroind Apr 1 but life and technical issues got in the way [emoji6] I am finished with the code and am wrapping up final testing and updating the tutorial and documentation. I did a final field test with myself and another TK this past weekend and the only issue I had was forgetting to recharge my wireless mic [emoji41] I think I should have the new code and documentation ready within the week and will post here an on the TKTalkie FB page when it's ready. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

I still want to design one for that. My initial design was too large. I still want to keep it as compact as possible, and having the ble external allows for different mounting option (for example if you put the TKT in your helmet.) I am playing around with a design, though. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

STL for V3 case at https://github.com/becauseinterwebs/TKTalkie/tree/master/3.0

Yep I'll get that up as soon as I can. It's just the V2 case with an extra opening [emoji6] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Here is the tutorial for adding the BLE. http://www.tktalkie.com/tutorial/v3 Please feel free to provide any feedback regarding the tutorial. I want to make it as easy to follow as possible. I am hoping to have the sketch and app ready to go around Apr 1. I am making some much needed optimizations to the sketch and have a final field test of the app this weekend. Also, I purchased a new 3d printer in order to produce cases but it arrived with some faulty parts and I still have not received replacement parts from the vendor, so that has thrown off that schedule :/ I'll come up with something different in the mean time I guess

There may be a way to do that. The audio shield routes all signals through both the headphones and the line-out at the same time, so would have to see if there is a way to route signals separately. Also, I wear my TKTalkie in my chest plate by my speaker, so wiring may be an issue. I like this idea, though! That's whats great about this project I think

I'm back in the U.S. and am trying to get the V3 tutorial finished up. Work is a bear right now and this weekend I have to finish my GF's TK in time for a Con, so working on it as I can. I'll try to get the wiring diagram for the BLE up here has fast as I can at least. Once V3 is ready to go I'll probably start a new thread.

If you are in to diy, checkout the TKTalkie threads here or www.tktalkie.com. It's a project you can build that is very customizable. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

ok well I'm not familiar with the setup. Is there a wiring diagram? It sounds like signal loss probably from a bad connection as you suggested.

Ok so you are going from TKTalkie -> Harness -> Pyle Pro? Is the connection on your harness amplified? The line-out is heavily attenuated. Just for grins run from the headphones out to your harness and see if that helps.

Are you using stereo female jacks? If so, check that you are wired to the left channel. If you are using stereo and have wired only one side, put a jumper wire between the two channels on the female jack and that should take care of it.

I picked up some 4 conductor shielded audio cable from Frys and used that fornl the mic connections and that cured my interference problem from fans. Hopefull will get to work onbl the ear speakers soon. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk