I did a quick version with the MicroBlocks extension.
Used only the images from the topic to work from.
This is the MicroBlocks code on the micro:bit
This is the App Inventor code
microbit_messages.aia (225.9 KB)
sendmessageappinventor.txt (4.8 KB)
Rename the txt file to ubp to be able to load it in MicroBlocks.
Interesting!
I hope it is not too confusing Elleanda!
@Elleanda This is also a route you can take, but it requires a new investment in learning.
Yes, that is also what I was thinking. But I think the MicroBlocks route is much simpler for a lot of users I see here on the community wanting to use BLE, that is why I offered an alternative way.
Hi @Elleanda if you want to continue with Peters' approach, that is fine with me, but depending on why you are making this project, it may not be what you want. Therefore some tips:
First, in the .hex, go to project settings (click on the little round weel at the top right)and set "no pairing required". This will save you a lot of grief. Reload the .hex on your micro:bit.
Then, here is my latest UART app, it is almost what you need, you have to add the name stuff and you may not want the temperature stuff.
BTReadWrite4_strings.aia (296.9 KB)
Then,you could update your BluetoothLE extension, by downloading the latest .aix file here:
Update the extensionby importing it (it will overwrite the old one), but maybe, if you do not have the super latest Android on your phone, you may not need to do that,
Let us know how you go.
Thank you @Ghica and @Peter
I found a way to fix my problem as It seems that I had a unnecessary block that was disrupting my code therefor it wasn't picking up the message.
Here is my final code
microbit-20241120-quickchat---Trying-to-get-BT-working---Copy.hex (1.3 MB)
QuickChatTest.aia (307.4 KB)
Yes, I saw that block. However, your latest .aia and .hex do not work. One reason is I cannot connect to my microbit, you really need to set ‘no pairing’ in your .hex project, and on the app inventor side you need to stop scanning and not stop advertising. Furthermore, there is the BT client and the ESP stuff. Maybe harmless, in any case ugly.
I wanted to repair your project, but something in your code really upsets my companion. I do not have time the next few days.
That's ok, thank you for your help
