Introduction: QuickType - a New Way to Type!
Step 1: Get the Materials
1x Arduino that has tx and rx pins for bluetooth. I'll be using an arduino uno.
1x Bluetooth module with tx, rx, gnd, and vcc pins. I will be using an hc-06. You can find these on ebay for cheap. About seven dollars or so.
A adapter to power and code your arduino with.
A computer that has the arduino IDE installed
1x Altoids tin
An android phone
Electrical Tape
sharpie marker
4 female to male jumpers
drill or dremel or anything to make a hole in an altoids tin
tape or glue to hold arduino down inside of the altoids tin
Step 2: Download the App
I developed the QuickType app on mit app inventor. In this step there is a download for the app. To download it go to settings and then click on security and then check allow installation from unknown sources. Then download the app by downloading the apk to your computer then emailing the file to your phone and download it again from your phone and then install. After you are done with that go back to the settings and turn installation from unknown sources off.
Attachments
Step 3: Upload the Code
Here is the code and upload it to your board
String readString;
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
}
void loop()
{ while ( Serial.available() )
{ delay( 3 );
char c = Serial.read();
readString += c;
}
if ( readString.length() >0 ) {
Serial.println( readString );
readString="";
}
}
Step 4: Wiring
All you have to wire is the bluetooth module to the arduino attach jumpers to bluetooth module
Bluetooth Arduino
VCC to 5V
GND to GND next to 5V
TX to RX
RX to TX
Follow the picture in this step
Step 5: Making the Case
Take the altoids and put the arduino in without power running through it. Make a dot where the altoids tin will be drilled or cut for the cable to connect to the arduino. Drill or cut that part off. Insulate the inside with electrical tape without covering the hole. Place the arduino inside and glue or tape it down if you want. Put the bluetooth module inside and close it up. Now you can decorate the outside or keep it how it is. I kept mine how it is because i can store the adapter inside the tin so it looks normal when it is not in use.
Step 6: How to Use QuickType
1. Plug in your arduino into your computer
2. Open Arduino IDE
3. Open serial port ( CTRL + Shift + m)
4. Open your phone
5. Go to settings then click on bluetooth then turn the bluetooth on then scan for devices and pair your bluetooth module. If it asks for a password try 0000 or 1234. If none works then see if there is a manual with the module. If not contact the manufacturer for password.
6. Open QuickType app
7. Press Connect
8. Click on bluetooth module name
9. Once it is connected you will return to the Homescreen of the app
10. Press QuickType
11. Mic should pop up and then speak a couple of words
12. Look at serial monitor to see the words you have said
13. Now to copy the words highlight them with your cursor and press CTRL + C
14. Now you can paste the words anywhere and edit the grammar.
Step 7: Video of the QuickType
Here is a video of the QuickType QuickTyping.
Step 8: You Did It
Step 9: Update
Here is the new app. It lets you type from your phone keyboard. I also inclded the .aia file so you can modify the app.