Bluetooth development chips

On 21 May 2005 10:31:57 -0700, "Mak" <mansoor.naseer@gmail.com> wrote:

>Hello all,
>
>I have recently acquired a bluetooth development kit (TDK's blue2i +
>USB adaptor). I have successfully connected the serial ports and
>transferred and received the data at 9600 baud. I want to use the
>serial module in customized hardware. But the serial unit is very
>expensive (around 92 pounds). What alternative chips do I have at my
>disposal which will provide me with a serial - bluetooth interface? My
>only requirement is a bridge between uart (well, only RX/TX) and
>bluetooth protocol.
>
>Since I plan to interface the chip with a microcontroller, I do not
>need a RS232 level converter of that sort either.
>
>So which chips would allow me a bluetooth - I2C or SPI or Serial or USB
>for that matter interface? If I want to remove the serial interface
>also and just go for a simple command received via bluetooth, how can I
>do that with a micro-controller present in my circuit?
>

Hi,

Try http://rfdesign.co.za. They have a bluetooth module that
includes the stack for ZAR 250, which is about GBP 20. I am 
sure you should be able to find the same module in the UK for an
even lower price.

Regards
   Anton Erasmus