It is currently Sat 23. Nov 2024 23:26:02

All times are UTC + 1 hour





Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 9 posts ] 
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
 Post subject: WiFi vs Bluetooth
PostPosted: Thu 20. Apr 2017 21:55:54 
Offline

Joined: Fri 29. Aug 2014 23:22:42
Posts: 63
Location: Australia
I'm looking at getting either the Bluetooth or WiFi link.
Is there any advantage to one over the other ?
My guess is if I wanted something for field tuning the Bluetooth would be best as WiFi requires the unit to be in range of my network.
Do both offer the same features or does one vary from the other in some way ?


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: WiFi vs Bluetooth
PostPosted: Thu 20. Apr 2017 22:00:03 
Offline
Site Admin

Joined: Mon 29. Apr 2013 16:06:44
Posts: 12442
Hello,

Wifi-Link has much more possibilities, can be connected with the PC software, but do not require any installed app, can be used anywhere with any device, has better range, better connection protection, ...

No, you do not need any other network for Wifi-Link. It can work as AP and Client. By default you can connect to it directly with your phone/tablet/... without any configuration.

On the other hand BT module is probably more simple to work with.

_________________
Spirit System developer


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: WiFi vs Bluetooth
PostPosted: Fri 21. Apr 2017 7:05:19 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Thu 01. Jan 2015 13:01:31
Posts: 65
You can't update the unit with the Bluetooth Modul, but with the Wifi-Link you can.

Bluetooth need a switch to turn off, or disconnect the power.
WiFi-Link has a automatic turn off function.

_________________
Goblin 700C Red Carbon, Cool Kosmik 200, Pyro 800-48, MKS X8 HBL 850/880 HV, Spirit-Pro, Jlog2.6GW, GPS-Logger 2
Jeti DS-16 Red Carbon+REX7


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: WiFi vs Bluetooth
PostPosted: Sun 23. Apr 2017 22:08:46 
Offline

Joined: Wed 16. Dec 2015 22:31:27
Posts: 44
Location: GERMANY
Wifi module turns off automatically? How does this work? When spirit is active in flight?


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: WiFi vs Bluetooth
PostPosted: Mon 24. Apr 2017 7:34:48 
Offline

Joined: Sun 23. Mar 2014 12:13:16
Posts: 261
Location: Černošice/Praha
No, you define timeout. If there is no activity within this interval, WiFi is turned off

Odesláno z mého D5803 pomocí Tapatalk

_________________
TDF, TDR, Logo 600SX, Oxy 4 Max @ 3Digi, VBar Neo, Spirit, Grapuner mz-32, mx-20


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: WiFi vs Bluetooth
PostPosted: Mon 24. Apr 2017 7:35:20 
Offline

Joined: Sun 23. Mar 2014 12:13:16
Posts: 261
Location: Černošice/Praha
Activity in WiFi communication

Odesláno z mého D5803 pomocí Tapatalk

_________________
TDF, TDR, Logo 600SX, Oxy 4 Max @ 3Digi, VBar Neo, Spirit, Grapuner mz-32, mx-20


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: WiFi vs Bluetooth
PostPosted: Tue 25. Apr 2017 5:28:35 
Offline

Joined: Mon 17. Apr 2017 6:15:44
Posts: 4
ZeXx86 wrote:
Hello,

Wifi-Link has much more possibilities, can be connected with the PC software, but do not require any installed app, can be used anywhere with any device, has better range, better connection protection, ...

No, you do not need any other network for Wifi-Link. It can work as AP and Client. By default you can connect to it directly with your phone/tablet/... without any configuration.

On the other hand BT module is probably more simple to work with.

I'm glad to hear that. I asked the same question on the Helifreak - Spirit thread but didn't get any answer. I guess I would be better off asking here in the future.

I ordered the Wi-Fi link anyway thinking I could always make a network in the field by tethering my Android phone and having the unit connected to that network. It works fine with my Wi-Fi printer when I don't have access to a network.

Envoyé de mon SM-G920W8 en utilisant Tapatalk


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: WiFi vs Bluetooth
PostPosted: Tue 25. Apr 2017 10:06:35 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: Sun 26. Jul 2015 8:17:50
Posts: 433
Location: Madrid, Spain / Torino, Italy
Normally you would not need that, the simplest use of the Spirit WiFi module is having the module expose and serve a WiFi network and your phone connecting to it. It acts as a hotspot (or AP as ZeXx86 mentioned).

In case you need Internet at thesame time, then you can do it the other way around, like you said, with your mobile tethering or with your home wifi. Just more complicated and rigid to setup.

_________________
Oxy 2X-VertWarp 360Blade 450XBlade 450X NightflyerGoblin 500 (RIP) ♦ 2 X mCPX v2 ♦ night fly mQXLadyMQXnano QXnano QX FPVInductrixDX8 G1


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: WiFi vs Bluetooth
PostPosted: Tue 25. Apr 2017 18:36:50 
Offline

Joined: Mon 17. Apr 2017 6:15:44
Posts: 4
Coco66 wrote:
Normally you would not need that, the simplest use of the Spirit WiFi module is having the module expose and serve a WiFi network and your phone connecting to it. It acts as a hotspot (or AP as ZeXx86 mentioned).


Even better. I'm new to Spirit and still have a hard time finding my way in the doc. I have not seen it explained so clearly before.

The more I learn, the more I'm excited. I can't wait to get my first unit(uSpirit).

Thank you for your explanation.

Envoyé de mon SM-G920W8 en utilisant Tapatalk


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 9 posts ] 

All times are UTC + 1 hour


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 27 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  



Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group
skymiles_red v1.0.1 designed by Team -Programming forum-سيارات للبيع .