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$59 Cable Lets You Connect iPhone to Arduino — No Jailbreaking

• jobu 15y ago
  Very cool. I have talked to more than a few developers interested in connecting various hardware (cameras, legos, etc.) directly to an iPhone. The problem is always the impossibility for an independent developer getting hardware approval from Apple. Hopefully this sidesteps that issue. Also, Redpark's product page seems to be having a hard time responding, so here are some of the specs if it does go down: $79.99 + s/h Features -Enables development of iOS apps for private use in homes, schools and offices -Connects iOS devices to RS-232 serial devices. -Designed for use with iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (fourth generation), iPad 2 and iPad. -Used in conjunction with the Redpark Serial Cable SDK and sample code. Together these tools enable you to write iOS apps that communicate with serial devices. -One meter long cable. -Male DB-9 connector. -Supports communication at speeds up to 57.6 Kbps. -Requires iOS 4.3.x or later. -Mintronics Survival Pack. -P4 RS232 to TTL board. https://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MSRP02 https://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MSR...
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• napierzaza 15y ago
  Unfortunate: "Enables development of iOS apps for private use in homes, schools and offices" I assume this implies that you shouldn't expect any apps in the store to be compatible with this cable.
  • bound008 15y ago
    if you want to, you have to get licensed and by cables from redpark or make your own. just like with the fcc and wireless it makes some degree of sense. since redpark already has a license, you can just piggyback on theirs. you still have to sign an nda with apple, and they still have the encryption chips in that cable.