Running BLE advertising on CircuitPython

The NRF 52840 Module is your go-to hardware for this project, which means you won’t have to deal with any extra connections—nice and simple! To kick things off, plug in the module to get the setup rolling.
Once you’ve got it connected, it will wipe the previous code, giving you a clean slate to write fresh code.
Perfect for experimenting and building what you envision!.

When you’re diving into a project that involves radio functionality, it’s all about importing the right modules to make everything run smoothly.
First off, you’re definitely going to want to grab the Padio module from the Front Plow package because it’s essential for those radio features.
On top of that, integrating modules from B2.Radio is a game changer since they provide a full suite of tools to control radio operations.
Trust me, getting these imports right is super important for seamless integration and effective radio features in your system..

Alright, so let’s kick things off by creating an instance and setting your Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) name to something catchy—like “device smart.” Once you’ve got that provider instance ready for your ads, you just need to pass it to your app to get the ball rolling on advertising.
To keep things buzzing, throw a while loop in there so you can continuously broadcast the name “device smart,” which keeps it visible to all the nearby devices.
And the best part? While you’re advertising, “device smart” will pop up when other devices do their BLE scans, making it super easy to find..

Looking to test BLE advertising? First things first, grab the LightBlue app from either the Android or iPhone app store.
Once you’ve got it installed, open it up and make sure to allow all the necessary permissions.
Now, you’re ready to scan! Use the app to get a detailed look at nearby devices.
Don’t forget to refresh the scan to spot the advertised device named Smart and make sure it’s showing up properly in your session..

So, let’s talk about BLE advertising! We had some great success testing this feature with CircuitPython, especially on certain modules.
The cool part is that this BLE advertising feature only works on CircuitPython modules that have a BLE chip.
For instance, the NRF 52840 module is a perfect fit.
Plus, the ESP32 module also plays nicely because of its Bluetooth BLE capabilities, giving you even more options for your projects.
Just keep in mind, if you’re using hardware without BLE, this feature won’t work, so picking the right module is super important for your BLE advertising endeavors..

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