Bluetooth for Slacko?

What works, and doesn't, for you. Be specific, and please include Puppy version.

Have a Bluetooth Keyboard that you use with Puppy?

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Eldon
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#21 Post by Eldon »

But it works with your automatic reconnect script, correct?

I use this ipazzport I linked to in the first post of this thread. It has a good touch pad and keyboard and came with the dongle for about $30 USD after shipping. Now that I have BT working and have it paired, Slacko detects it flawlessly.

Like your mouse, it has a power save feature where it stops transmitting after not using it for a few minutes. Luckily I don't have to pair it or manually reconnect every time this happens. I just move my finger around the touchpad for a second and it's automatically reconnected.

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#22 Post by Karl Godt »

Yep it works ! At the moment leave.wav says goodbye every tho seconds and now i will dooo it .. get me a screwdriver .. and woof it made .!

I got bluez up to 4.91 to compile in my grown up full installs that would each need 2 4,7 GB DVD to burn it as a distro. Puppy is quite common Linux now for me .

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#23 Post by Karl Godt »

Eldon :
http://www.ipazzport.com/bluetooth-keyboard.html
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Are bluetooth devices . The http://www.ipazzport.com/10a.html are RF ones it seems (Karl is gooling RF now) .

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#24 Post by Eldon »

Karl Godt wrote:Eldon :
http://www.ipazzport.com/bluetooth-keyboard.html
Image
:?:
Are bluetooth devices . The http://www.ipazzport.com/10a.html are RF ones it seems (Karl is gooling RF now) .
If the RF is as good quality as their BT models then it's probably just as good and will work with almost any linux distro. That's pretty cool.

But if you want to use it on an iPad or something, it may not work unless they have a usb port.

Those guys also have some other cool versions like this RF one:
http://unisen-usa.com/18v.html
It has a speaker and microphone and also looks like you can use that one with headphones AND you can use it as a remote control for your TV etc.!

gcmartin

An informational about Bluetooth, FYI, for the community

#25 Post by gcmartin »

I have just left a store as I was looking over the xtablets as I begin to understand a purchase need.

BT V4 was ratified last year and is now showing up. I just saw the specs on one device touting BT4.

On Wikipedia, I found
... While the Bluetooth Core Specification does mandate minimums for range, the range of the technology is application specific and is not limited. Manufacturers may tune their implementations to the range needed for individual use cases. ...
There seems to market changes as the chipsets are now being deployed in new products which are starting their advancements.

Not sure if there is any kernel understanding necessary, but I thought this a worthy note for those making new purchases.

here to help

liro

#26 Post by liro »

I thought I'd try to get Bluetooth working on my Slacko 5.3.3 Puppy, so I can quickly transfer files between my mobile phone and my laptop using a USB bluetooth dongle. I found this thread and followed Eldon's instructions...
Eldon wrote:Ok, for those wanting to install bluetooth in Slacko 5.3.1:

Install the following
Bluez firmware = DONE
Bluez libs and utilities = DONE
bluez hcidump (may not be needed but it won't hurt) = DONE
Bluetooth-0.4.pet from here = DONE


3)Reboot = DONE

You should see a bluetooth icon in the task bar.
It should be fairly straight forward from there- make sure to set it to 'visible'
You should also have some Icons in the network menu such as Bluetooth Wizard.

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However, on rebooting there was no bluetooth icon in the task bar, and when I click on the "Bluetooth" program icon in the network menu nothing happens. I made sure I downloaded all of the dependencies when installing the above packages, so I don't think it's due to anything being missing. I did get a message about "libvisual" being missing after installing the libraries, but I later installed this myself and it made no difference.

Does anyone know how I should proceed in order to get bluetooth working on my Puppy?

Thanks.

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#27 Post by Eldon »

This is for Slacko 5.3.1

I think Slacko 5.3.3(maybe just 5.3.2) doesn't have bluetooth modules in the kernel. There is no way to make it work as far as I know.

5.4 does have bluetooth support.
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#28 Post by Eldon »

Update:
Slacko 5.4 does have bluetooth support.

Simply install the bluez utilities and Gconf from PPM and do the same as before(remember to install the bluetooth .4 pet), but if the tray icon doesn't show after restart type in bluetooth-applet in the console to initialize the tray icon.

If necessary use the previously posted command line options to get it going.

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Thanks Eldon

#29 Post by theoreo25 »

using your method i was able to get my headset to connect to my computer... i guess its off to start another thread to figure out how to route the audio to bluetooth device. unless someone can enlighten me here.

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#30 Post by Eldon »

Do you have the bluetooth icon in the task bar? If you do, you should be able to at least see if it's recognized as a generic device or a headset. It could be that you have to "set up new device" and select headsets in the "device type" section.

If that's not the problem then I'm sure you can find a way to make it work with some patience and looking/asking around the forum.

:wink:

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#31 Post by theoreo25 »

i have the bluetooth symbol in my task bar and i got the headset to connect as a headset. i think the issue i need to tackle now is how to re route to the sound to the bluetooth dongle.

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#32 Post by Eldon »

I thought that the bluetooth modules should do that on their own. You shouldn't need to re-route anything.


Looking around, it appears that these packages must not include alsa (sound) for headsets.

The following pet packages are from years ago so they may or may not work but it's worth a try. If it doesn't you'll at least have a better idea of what you need.

Bluetooth Alsa
Scroll down to tempestuous post about half way where he says " Here are the Bluetooth-alsa libraries and utilities. "

If those still work with Slacko then that might be all you need.

Good luck and let me know how it goes. :wink:

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#33 Post by greengeek »

Eldon wrote:Scroll down to tempestuous post about half way where he says " Here are the Bluetooth-alsa libraries and utilities. "

If those still work with Slacko then that might be all you need.

Good luck and let me know how it goes. :wink:
As far as I can tell Eldon was referring to this post:
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewto ... 002#164002

(I am working on getting bluetooth working on Slacko 5.6 to stream audio from a Toshiba laptop to a usb dongle that has a 3.5mm headphone/audio output which I want to connect into my stereo amp). Not working yet but I will post back if I get it working.

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