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How To Configure and Pair

Two HC-05 Bluetooth


Modules as Master and Slave |
AT Commands
by Dejan
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Arduino Tutorials
In this Arduino Tutorial we will learn how to configure and pair two
HC-05 Bluetooth Modules as Master and Slave devices.You can watch
the following video or read the written tutorial below.
Overview
In my previous two tutorials we already learned how to connect the
HC-05 Bluetooth Module to the Arduino and make a communication
between an Android smartphone and the Arduino. In those tutorials
we used the HC-05 Bluetooth module with its default configuration, as
a slave device.

Configuring the HC-05 Bluetooth Module – AT


Commands
For this tutorial we need to configure both modules. In order to do
that we need to switch to AT Command Mode and here’s how we will
do that. First we need connect the Bluetooth module to the Arduino as
the circuit schematics explained in the previous tutorials. What we
need to do additionally is to connect the “EN” pin of the Bluetooth
module to 5 volts and also switch the TX and RX pins at the Arduino
Board.

So the RX pin of the Arduino needs to be connected to the RX pin of


the Bluetooth module, through the voltage divider, and the TX pin of
the Arduino to the TX pin of the Bluetooth module. Now while holding
the small button over the “EN” pin we need to power the module and
that’s how we will enter the command mode. If the Bluetooth module
led is flashing every 2 seconds that means that we have successfully
entered in the AT command mode.

After this we need to upload an empty sketch to the Arduino but don’t
forget to disconnect the RX and TX lines while uploading. Then we
need to run the Serial Monitor and there select “Both NL and CR”, as
well as, “38400 baud” rate which is the default baud rate of the
Bluetooth module. Now we are ready to send commands and their
format is as following.

All commands start with “AT”, followed by the “+” sign, then a
<Parameter Name> and they end either with the “?” sign which
returns the current value of the parameter or the “=” sign when we
want to enter a new value for that parameter.

Slave Configuration
So for example, if we type just “AT” which is a test command we
should get back the message “OK”. Then if we type “AT+UART?” we
should get back the massage that shows the default baud rate which
is 38400. Then if we type “AT+ROLE?” we will get back a massage
“+ROLE=0” which means that the Bluetooth device is in slave mode. If
we type “AT+ADDR?” we will get back the address of the Bluetooth
module and it should looks something like this: 98d3:34:905d3f.
Now we need to write down this address as we will need it when
configuring the master device. Actually that’s all we need when
configuring the slave device, to get its address, although we can
change many different parameters like its name, baud rate, pairing
password and so on, but we won’t do that for this example.

Master Configuration
Ok now let’s move on and configure the other Bluetooth module as a
master device. First we will check the baud rate to make sure it’s the
same 38400 as the slave device. Then by typing “AT+ROLE=1” we will
set the Bluetooth module as a master device. After this using the
“AT+CMODE=0” we will set the connect mode to “fixed address” and
using the “AT+BIND=” command we will set the address of the slave
device that we previously wrote down.

Note here that when writing the address we need to use commas
instead of colons. Also note that we could have skipped the previous
step if we entered “1” instead of “0” at the “AT+CMODE” command,
which makes the master to connect to any device in its transmission
range but that’s less secure configuration. Here you can find a
complete list of commands and parameters: HC-05 AT Commands List
Nevertheless, that’s all we need for a basic configuration of the
Bluetooth modules to work as a master and slave devices and now if
we reconnect them in normal, data mode, and re-power the modules,
in a matter of seconds the master will connect to the slave. Both
modules will start flashing every 2 seconds indicating a successful
connection.

Communication Between Two HC-05 Bluetooth


Module Example
Ok so now we are ready make the practical example for this tutorial.
Here’s the circuit schematics. We will use a potentiometer, at the
master, to control a servo motor at the slave. And vice versa, we will
use a push button, at the slave, to control a LED at the master.

You can get the components needed for this Arduino tutorial from any
of the sites below:
 HC-05 Bluetooth Module
……………. Amazon / Banggood / AliExpress
 Arduino Board
…………………………… Amazon / Banggood / AliExpress
 Servo Motor…………………………….
…. Amazon / Banggood / AliExpress
 Potentiometer……………..………..……. Amazon / Banggood /
AliExpress
 3x 220 Ohms
resistors………………… Amazon / Banggood / AliExpress
 Breadboard and Jump Wires
………. Amazon / Banggood / AliExpress
Disclosure: These are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from
qualifying purchases.

Arduino Source Codes


Description: So first we need to define the pins and some variables
needed for the program. In the setup section, at the master, we set the
LED pin as output and set it low right away, as well as, start the serial
communication at 38400 baud rate. Similar, at the slave, we set the
button pin as input, define the servo to which pin is connected and
start the serial communication with the same baud rate.

In the loop section, in both code, with the Serial.available() function we


will check whether there is available data in the serial port to be read
and using the Serial.read() function we will read and store the data
into the “state” variable. So if the master receive the character ‘1’
which is sent from the slave when the button state is high, or the
button is pressed, the LED will be on. Else if the character is ‘0’ the LED
will be off.
As for the servo motor control, first at the master, we read the
potentiometer value and map it into a suitable range for the servo
from 0 to 255. This value is sent to the slave which use it to rotate the
servo motor accordingly. That’s all we need and here’s the
demonstration of the example.

Master Code:

/*

* How to configure and pair two HC-05 Bluetooth Modules

* by Dejan Nedelkovski, www.HowToMechatronics.com

* == MASTER CODE ==

*/

#define ledPin 9

int state = 0;

int potValue = 0;

void setup() {

pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT);

digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW);

Serial.begin(38400); // Default communication rate of the Bluetooth module


}

void loop() {

if(Serial.available() > 0){ // Checks whether data is comming from the serial port

state = Serial.read(); // Reads the data from the serial port

// Controlling the LED

if (state == '1') {

digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH); // LED ON

state = 0;

else if (state == '0') {

digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW); // LED ON

state = 0;

// Reading the potentiometer

potValue = analogRead(A0);

int potValueMapped = map(potValue, 0, 1023, 0, 255);

Serial.write(potValueMapped); // Sends potValue to servo motor

delay(10);

}Code language: Arduino (arduino)


Slave Code:

/*

* How to configure and pair two HC-05 Bluetooth Modules

* by Dejan Nedelkovski, www.HowToMechatronics.com

* == SLAVE CODE ==

*/

#include <Servo.h>

#define button 8

Servo myServo;

int state = 20;

int buttonState = 0;

void setup() {

pinMode(button, INPUT);

myServo.attach(9);

Serial.begin(38400); // Default communication rate of the Bluetooth module

}
void loop() {

if(Serial.available() > 0){ // Checks whether data is comming from the serial port

state = Serial.read(); // Reads the data from the serial port

// Controlling the servo motor

myServo.write(state);

delay(10);

// Reading the button

buttonState = digitalRead(button);

if (buttonState == HIGH) {

Serial.write('1'); // Sends '1' to the master to turn on LED

else {

Serial.write('0');

}Code language: Arduino (arduino)


That’s all and if you have any problems, feel free to ask for help in the
comments section below.

Dejan. (2016, April 15). How To Configure and Pair Two HC-05 Bluetooth Modules as
Master and Slave | AT Commands. HowToMechatronics.
https://howtomechatronics.com/tutorials/arduino/how-to-configure-pair-two-hc-05-
bluetooth-module-master-slave-commands/

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