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Wifly shield
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:32 pm
by Alexplose
Hi All,
I didn't found any topic about this but I'm wondering if it is possible to use a Wifly to control a multiwii ? like the BT_SERIAL mode ?
I allready have ordered a arduino pro mini and a wifly shield, i'd like to control it using a smartphone or a tablet.
I there any way to communicate from wifly to arduino pro mini using serial ? or juste program the wifly with multiwii and leave arduino pro mini out.
Thanks,
Re: Wifly shield
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:30 pm
by LuisFCorreia
I'm not 100% sure, but I think the WiFly shield needs a TCP/IP stack on the arduino itself.
the BT_SERIAL mode relies on serial data being presented to the arduino.
To be able to fully reply to your question, I would need to analyse this module.
Re: Wifly shield
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:16 pm
by Alexplose
Ok thanks for your reply, I did bought the WiFly shield I can do some testing if you need.
It would be great if you could use Wifly only as a standalone multiwii controller. I'd like to build a tiny quad for indoor use via Wifi

The other parts I bought are used to build another quad that I will control with a RC.
Re: Wifly shield
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:01 pm
by LuisFCorreia
We can work together on that.
My android app can and will probably expanded to use wifly shield, just let me know the exact features it does support.
(Remember, a non-rooted stock Android will not connect to ad-hoc wireless networks without major hacking.)
Re: Wifly shield
Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 7:34 pm
by Alexplose
Yes we can, I hope I can find enough time.
I'm a .net developer, so I can start learning android sdk or ndk, and I have some basic knownledge on circuits.
I've a rooted HTC Desire HD.
Here is the manual for the WiFly board :
http://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Wire ... SX-um2.pdfAn example of wiring Rx,Tx:
http://arduinology.tumblr.com/WiFlyBuild