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Posted by Derrick Lee
Derrick Lee
7,743 Points

Hardware/Software Communication

Hey guys,

I have a question that has been bugging me for quite some time.

I would like to start with the basics of creating a simple mobile app which allows me to switch on my torchlight. How do I actually get the torch to shine when a button is pressed on my iPhone.

I'm thinking that a connection such as bluetooth will be required. But how do I build the hardware? I definitely need to make a custom torch with bluetooth capabilities, do I need a circuit board? How exactly do I start?

1 Answer

miikis
miikis
44,957 Points
miikis
miikis
44,957 Points

Why re-invent the wheel? Wouldn't it be easier to use an existing home automation app and just plug the torchlight (porch light?) into a readymade outlet that broadcasts to the app via wifi?

Derrick Lee
Derrick Lee
7,743 Points

Hey!

It's because I would like to know exactly how it works so I can move on to greater things such as inventing a new hardware!