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RS232 to Bluetooth Transmitter Using ESP32
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Goal: Transmit real-time RS232 serial data wirelessly over Bluetooth using ESP32.
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Hardware:
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ESP32 development board (with built-in Bluetooth)
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RS232 to TTL converter (e.g., MAX232) to interface RS232 signals with ESP32 UART
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Connections:
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RS232 device → MAX232 converter → ESP32 UART (GPIO16 RX, GPIO17 TX)
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Common ground between all devices
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Software:
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ESP32 reads RS232 data via UART2 at matching baud rate
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Transmits received bytes over Bluetooth Serial (SPP)
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Usage:
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Pair ESP32 Bluetooth device with PC or smartphone
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Use Bluetooth terminal app to view RS232 data wirelessly in real-time
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Applications:
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Wireless monitoring and logging of legacy serial devices
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Remote data access without cables
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