Homemade, easy, DIY, wireless, IoT and Bluetooth?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility of creating homemade, DIY wireless, IoT, or Bluetooth-connected electronics using basic components like transistors, wires, and capacitors. Participants explore the complexity of such projects and the necessary components, including integrated circuits (ICs) and microcontrollers like Arduino.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether it is theoretically possible to create a DIY wireless device using only basic electronic components, acknowledging the complexity involved.
  • Another participant suggests that using IC chips or modules is more practical than individual transistors, noting that even simple digital devices require many transistors.
  • Several participants recommend starting with simpler projects or kits, such as Arduino starter kits, to build foundational skills before attempting more complex projects.
  • There is a mention of a website related to a microprocessor project, with some participants discussing its clarity and content.
  • Participants discuss the availability of wireless add-ons for Arduino, including WiFi and Bluetooth shields, and speculate on the existence of protocols without corresponding shields.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that creating a wireless device from basic components is complex and that starting with simpler projects is advisable. However, there is no consensus on the specific components or approaches to take, and some participants express differing views on the clarity of external resources.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the complexity of projects and the specific components required, indicating a need for more foundational knowledge before tackling advanced electronics.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in DIY electronics, particularly those looking to explore wireless technology and IoT applications, may find this discussion relevant.

ISamson
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Hello.

From my reasoning, I understand that at the most basic levels all electronics are made out of transistors, wires, capacitors... So I was wondering if it would be possible to make an easy, homemade DIY wireless, IoT or bluetooth connected piece of electronic just by using wires, transistors or capacitors...? I acknowledge my underestimation of the parts needed and the difficulty, but theoretically could it be possible?
Thank you.
 
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Sure. But first you should be saying IC chips or modules instead of individual transistors. Even simple digital things need thousands or millions of transistors.

The best way to get started would be to hang out at the arundino forums and raspberry pi forums for a while to hear what other amateurs are doing for similar projects. They'll probably give links to articles on exactly that subject.

You could also gain some experience with smaller projects before taking on something so ambitious. I bought one of those arundino starter kits a couple of years ago. It was lots of fun.
 
anorlunda said:
You could also gain some experience with smaller projects before taking on something so ambitious. I bought one of those arundino starter kits a couple of years ago. It was lots of fun.

I have one of them on my desk right now.:)

anorlunda said:
The best way to get started would be to hang out at the arundino forums and raspberry pi forums for a while to hear what other amateurs are doing for similar projects. They'll probably give links to articles on exactly that subject.

I have been doing so, but many projects have been to hard, complicated or required many things I don't have.
 
Everything is described on the page, have you read it before asking?
 
Borek said:
described on the page

A bit unclearly.
 
transistor-scale replica of the classic MOS 6502 microprocessor

The 6502 is the famous processor found at the core of such influential computer systems as the

Pretty clear to me.
 
Borek said:
Pretty clear to me.

Hmm. Seems a very interesting project. I will do some deeper research... Thank you.
 
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ISamson said:
I have been doing so, but many projects have been to hard, complicated or required many things I don't have.

Sounds like you need to start with easier, more "boring" projects first! wireless tech is not simple, and like other have said require thousands or more transistors minimum. You really mean ICs, and the simplest "chip" you could find is an arudino.

Welcome to the world of electronics. There is a reason we get paid a lot of $$$.
 
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Doesn't Arduino have some wireless add-ons?
 
  • #12
Averagesupernova said:
Doesn't Arduino have some wireless add-ons?

It does, and OP already asked about them (AKA WiFi shields) in the past.
 
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I believe there are bluetooth shields as well
 
  • #14
donpacino said:
I believe there are bluetooth shields as well

To be bold: I wonder if there is a popular protocol for which there are no shields :wink:
 
  • #15
Borek said:
To be bold: I wonder if there is a popular protocol for which there are no shields :wink:
That is very likely! Especially considering 3rd party and custom shields
 
  • #16
Yes there are more shields.

donpacino said:
You really mean ICs, and the simplest "chip" you could find is an arudino.

I already have an Arduino...
 

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