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In this page you find instructions to connect your computer to the MOD using bluetooth.<br/>
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In this page you find instructions to connect your computer to a MOD device using Bluetooth.<br/>
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Please note that the MOD unit does not include a bluetooth chip inside, you have to plug a bluetooth usb dongle on MOD for this to work.<br/>
 
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Note: Bluetooth version 3 or higher is required.
 
  
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== Display options ==
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Please note that the MOD devices do not include a Bluetooth chip inside, you have to plug a Bluetooth USB dongle on them in order to make this procedure work.<br/>
  
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The controller has a menu option dedicated to bluetooth.
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'''Note:''' Your Bluetooth dongle should be with version 3 or higher.
  
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[[File:hmi-bluetooth-1.jpg|400px]]
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Sometimes your host device may ask you for a pin. In that case please use the pin: 0000
  
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'Enable discovery' will turn on discovery mode.
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== Bluetooth options ==
  
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'Status: ...' shows the current bluetooth status.<br/>
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Your MOD device has a menu option dedicated to Bluetooth. Screens might look slightly different for different devices. For example, for MOD Duo / Duo X, please click and hold the left knob and scroll down to the "System" menu
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The following different status are available:
 
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- Unavailable
 
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- Unsupported
 
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- Starting...
 
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- Disconnected
 
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- Discoverable
 
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- Connected
 
  
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'Name: ...' shows the bluetooth device name for your specific MOD.<br/>
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It includes batch and serial number as suffix for uniqueness.<br/>
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You can customize this name by creating a file '/data/bluetooth/name' inside the MOD. Its contents define the name.
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|[[File:DUOX-System.png|400px]] || [[File:DUO-Settings_System.png|400px]]
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|}
  
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'Address: ...' shows the bluetooth dongle MAC address.<br/>
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On the right display, scroll down to the "Bluetooth" option rotating the right knob. Quick press the right knob to access the Bluetooth options:
  
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== Connecting using bluetooth ==
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|[[File:DUOX-System.png|400px]] || [[File:DUOX-System-Bluetooth.png|400px]]
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|}
  
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(TODO: initial text here, for discovery)
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'''Enable discovery''' will turn on discovery mode on for 2 minutes.<br/>
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The MOD starts with discovery turned off by default.
  
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=== Windows 7 === <!--T:14-->
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'''Status:...''' shows the current Bluetooth status<br/>
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The following different status are available:<br/>
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- Unavailable - no Bluetooth dongle is plugged in the MOD device<br/>
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- Unsupported - the Bluetooth version of the dongle in use is too old (needs >= Bluetooth 3 or newer version)<br/>
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- Starting... - Bluetooth service is starting<br/>
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- Disconnected - Bluetooth active, no devices connected and not discoverable<br/>
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- Discoverable - Bluetooth active, discoverable (and perhaps with devices connected)<br/>
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- Connected - Bluetooth active, at least 1 device connected but not discoverable<br/>
  
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1. Turn on the MOD with the bluetooth adaptor connected
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'''Name:...''' shows the Bluetooth device name for your specific MOD device.<br/>
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Usually, includes batch and serial number as suffix for uniqueness.<br/>
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You can customize this name by creating a file named '/data/bluetooth/name' inside your MOD device. Its contents define the name. Or on the settings of the [[MOD_Web_GUI_User_Guide|Web GUI]].
  
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2. From the Control Panel, go to "Devices and Printers". In this window, click in "Add device" button, located at the top left window corner.
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[[File:DuoX_Settings.png|850px]]
  
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[[File:Windows1.PNG|400px]]
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'''Address:...''' shows the MAC address of the current Bluetooth dongle in your MOD device.<br/>
  
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3.  Wait for your MOD to appear as one of the available devices, according to the picture below.
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== Connecting using Bluetooth ==
  
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[[File:Windows2.PNG|400px]]
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The process to connect to a MOD device via Bluetooth is pretty simple.<br/>
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We basically just need to enable discovery for 1st-time setups and pair it with the computer.<br/>
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Then connect to its network and open http://192.168.50.1/. (note the '50' instead of '51' used for USB cable connection) or http://moddwarf.local, just like with wifi
  
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4. Select the MOD device and click in "Next"
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Just in case you still have doubts, the text below explains how to do the connection in a little more detail.
  
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5. In case a PIN is requested, use 1234. Depending on the Bluetooth version, the PIN won't be necessary.
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In all cases, '''plug your Bluetooth dongle before turning the MOD device on'''.
  
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6. Wait for the pairing process to finish and then close the window.
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=== Windows ===
  
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[[File:Windows3.PNG|400px]]
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1. Plug a Bluetooth USB dongle into the MOD device
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6. Back to the "Devices and printers" screen, right click on MOD and select "Connect using" > "Access point", according to the picture below.
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2. Turn on the MOD device
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[[File:Windows4.png|400px]]
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3. Right-click the Windows Bluetooth icon and click on "Join a Personal Area Network"
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[[File:bluetooth-win-1.png]]
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<br/><br/>
  
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7. That's it. Open Google Chrome and go to http://192.168.50.1
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4. Open the settings menu of your MOD device as described [[Bluetooth#Bluetooth_options|above]]
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5. Click on the 'Add device' button on the new window that appeared on the computer
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[[File:bluetooth-win-2.png|600px]]
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<br/><br/>
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6. Select your MOD device from the list and click 'Next'
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[[File:bluetooth-win-3.png|600px]]
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<br/><br/>
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Note: your Windows device may request you a pin. If that happens type: 0000
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7. Wait for Windows to finish setting it up
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[[File:bluetooth-win-4.png|600px]]
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<br/><br/>
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8. Select your MOD device icon and click 'Connect using' then 'Access point'
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[[File:bluetooth-win-5.png|600px]]
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<br/><br/>
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9. The connection should be successful. If not, start again from step 3
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[[File:bluetooth-win-6.png|600px]]
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<br/><br/>
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10. That's it. Open your browser and go to http://192.168.50.1/
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Note: Every time you want to use the Bluetooth functionality you must enable Bluetooth discovery on your MOD device and repeat step 7
  
 
=== Mac OS ===
 
=== Mac OS ===
  
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1. Turn on the MOD with the bluetooth adaptor connected
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1. Plug a Bluetooth USB dongle into the MOD device
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<br/>
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2. Turn on the MOD device
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3. Open the settings menu of your MOD device as described [[Bluetooth#Bluetooth_options|above]]
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<br/><br/>
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4. Open System Preferences, go to Bluetooth and wait for your list to update. After a while, you must see your MOD device appearing and available to connect
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[[File:MacOSX_BTConnectDevice.png|600px]]
  
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2. In your Mac, go to "Bluetooth" option at the System Preferences and wait for your MOD to appear as one of the available devices, according to the picture below.
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5. Click "Connect" for your MOD device and the list will be updated showing your device connected
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[[File:MacOSX_BTConnected.png|600px]]
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[[File:Mac1.jpeg|400px]]
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6. That's it, your MOD device is connected. Open your browser and go to http://192.168.50.1/
  
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3. Click the "Pair" button
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=== Linux ===
  
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4. In case a PIN is requested, use 0000. Depending on the Bluetooth version, the PIN won't be necessary.
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There are quite a few different Bluetooth manager applications under Linux, so we won't cover them all here.<br/>
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So instead we can tell the basic steps:
  
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5. Wait for the pairing process to finish. When it's done, the device will appear as "Not connected", according to the picture below.
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1. Plug a Bluetooth USB dongle into the MOD device
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[[File:Mac3.jpeg|400px]]
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2. Turn on the MOD device
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5. Click with the right button on the device and then on "Connect to Network", according to the picture below.
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3. Wait for it to boot
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[[File:Mac2.jpeg|400px]]
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4. Open the settings menu of your MOD device as described [[Bluetooth#Bluetooth_options|above]].
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<br/>
  
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6. That's it. Open Google Chrome and go to http://192.168.50.1
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5. Use your Bluetooth manager application to look for Bluetooth devices
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=== Linux ===
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6. Select your MOD device and connect to it
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7. Join the Bluetooth network created by your MOD device
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8. That's it. Open your browser and go to http://192.168.50.1/<br/>
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== Connecting to mobile devices ==
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As to access to the [[MOD_Web_GUI_User_Guide|Web GUI]] of your MOD devices you don't need to install any software, one of the coolest ways to tweak your pedalboards is by using a mobile device like your smartphone or tablet. This gets even easier if you use the Bluetooth connection.
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Here we will let you know how to connect your MOD device via Bluetooth with iOS and Android systems.
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=== iOS ===
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1. Plug a Bluetooth USB dongle into the MOD device
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2. Turn on the MOD device
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3. Make sure that you have the Bluetooth active on your iOS device and that you enabled the discovery on the settings of your MOD device (check how to do it [[Bluetooth#Bluetooth_options|here]]) <br/>
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[[File:iPhoneBluetoothON.PNG|300px]]
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4. Open the settings menu of your MOD device as described [[Bluetooth#Bluetooth_options|above]]<br/>
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5. Go to Settings -> Bluetooth on your iOS device and wait until the MOD device appears on the list of "Other Devices" <br/>
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[[File:iOS_Bluetooth_MOD.PNG|300px]]
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6. Click on it and wait to connect <br/>
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Note: your iOS device may request you a pin. If that happens type: 0000
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[[File:iOS_Bluetooth_ConnectedMOD.PNG|300px]]
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7.You are now connected. Open your the browser on your mobile device and go to http://192.168.50.1/<br/>
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[[File:iPhoneMOD_GUI.PNG|800px]]
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Note: this screenshot was taken on an iPhone SE. iPad resolutions may allow you to see better your pedalboard
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=== Android ===
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1. Plug a Bluetooth USB dongle into the MOD device
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2. Turn on the MOD device
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3. On the settings of your Android device turn off the internet connection. Normally this is done on the WLAN selector. Also turn off 4G/mobile data too, if you have that.<br/>
  
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==== Pair devices ====
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4. Enable the discovery on the Bluetooth settings of your MOD device. On your Android device switch OFF the WLAN (WiFi) and switch ON the Bluetooth. Your MOD device must now appear on the list <br/>
  
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First, it's necessary to pair your computer with the MOD and discover the bluetooth address (something like 00:15:83:3D:0A:57). There are several ways to do that, for example:
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[[File:Android_MODavailable.png|600px]]
  
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* There's a default applet in Ubuntu for that
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5. Open the settings menu of your MOD device as described [[Bluetooth#Bluetooth_options|above]]<br/>
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* You can use bluez-simple-agent
 
  
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Any method will do, this step is not problematic.
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6. Click on the MOD device name in order to pair it with your Android <br/>
  
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==== Creating the network ====
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Note: If your Android device requests you a pin during this operation type: 0000
  
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This is the complex part. Although the MOD runs Linux, the network implementation at client side (your computer) does not work very well. After everything is configured you'll be able to use it without problems, but it's usual to see some error messages during the process and it might be necessary to retry the connection several times until you succeed.
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[[File:Android_MODconnected.png|600px]]
  
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To configure the network, use '''pand'''.
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7. As soon as your MOD device is paired, click on its settings and activate the "Internet access" through it <br/>
  
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It's necessary to have the '''bluez-compat''' package (in Linux Mint and probably in oither debian-based distributions). The important thing is to have the "pand" command at command line. If you use a Debian-based distribution, you can use the following command:
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Note: this will stop your access to your normal internet on this device
  
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* sudo apt-get install bluez-compat
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[[File:Android_BtInternetAccess.png|600px]]
  
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Then, create the network ('''note that''' below there's a bluetooth address, substitute it for the address discovered at "Pair devices" section above):
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8. You are now able to edit your pedalboard from your Android device. Open the browser on your mobile device and go to http://192.168.50.1/<br/>
  
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* sudo pand --connect 00:15:83:3D:0A:57 -n
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[[File:Android_MOD_pedalboard.png|600px]]
  
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'''In case there's an error 71''', try again the command above. Sometimes it's necessary to retry it several times.
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== Bluetooth dongles tested by community ==
  
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The network is done, now you need to get an IP. Use the DHCP client of your choice, at interface '''bnep0''', for example:
 
  
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* sudo dhclient bnep0
 
  
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That's it, you can open your browser and go to '''http://192.168.50.1'''
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|-
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! Dongle !! Dongle chipset !! Chipset VID:PID !! MOD Device !! MOD Release !! Test !! User !! Date !! Device + OS
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|-
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| Maxuni Bluetooth 5.0 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CMP5LQC || || || MOD Dwarf || || style="background: lightgreen" | Passed || redcloud || 2022-01-26 || iPad 7
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|-
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| Maxuni Bluetooth 5.0 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CMP5LQC || || || MOD Dwarf || || style="background: pink" | Not passed || redcloud || 2022-01-26 || Android 4, 10
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|-
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| Avantree DG40S USB Bluetooth  https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00VWEK4IG || || || MOD Dwarf || || style="background: lightgreen" | Passed || zwabo || 2022-04-21 || Android 11 Samsung Galaxy A32
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|-
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| Kinivo BTD400 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007Q45EF4 || BCM20702 || 0A5C:21E8 || MOD Dwarf || 1.12.1 || style="background: lightgreen" | Passed || sloedowncadet || 2023-01-11 || Windows 11
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|-
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| Kinivo BTD400 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007Q45EF4 || BCM20702 || 0A5C:21E8 || MOD Dwarf || 1.12.1 || style="background: lightgreen" | Passed || sloedowncadet || 2023-01-11 || Android 12 Samsung Galaxy S10e
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|-
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| tplink UB4A - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YLDVM6B || CSR CSR8510 || 0A12:0001 || MOD Dwarf || 1.12.1 || style="background: lightgreen" | Passed || sloedowncadet || 2023-01-11 || Windows 11
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|-
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| tplink UB4A - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YLDVM6B || CSR CSR8510 || 0A12:0001 || MOD Dwarf || 1.12.1 || style="background: lightgreen" | Passed || sloedowncadet || 2023-01-11 || Android 12 Samsung Galaxy S10e
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|-
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| tplink UB500 - https://www.tp-link.com/en/home-networking/adapter/ub500/ || Realtek RTL8761B || 2357:0604 || MOD Dwarf || 1.13.4.3292 || style="background: lightgreen" | Passed || Kalebris || 2024-07-29 || Linux
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|-
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| Olakin BT5.1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09ZY2MTXT || Realtek RTL8671b || 0BDA:A725 || MOD Dwarf || 1.12.1 || style="background: pink" | Unsupported || sloedowncadet || 2023-01-11 || -
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|}

Latest revision as of 09:07, 17 July 2024

In this page you find instructions to connect your computer to a MOD device using Bluetooth.

Please note that the MOD devices do not include a Bluetooth chip inside, you have to plug a Bluetooth USB dongle on them in order to make this procedure work.

Note: Your Bluetooth dongle should be with version 3 or higher.

Sometimes your host device may ask you for a pin. In that case please use the pin: 0000

Bluetooth options

Your MOD device has a menu option dedicated to Bluetooth. Screens might look slightly different for different devices. For example, for MOD Duo / Duo X, please click and hold the left knob and scroll down to the "System" menu

DUOX-System.png DUO-Settings System.png

On the right display, scroll down to the "Bluetooth" option rotating the right knob. Quick press the right knob to access the Bluetooth options:

DUOX-System.png DUOX-System-Bluetooth.png

Enable discovery will turn on discovery mode on for 2 minutes.
The MOD starts with discovery turned off by default.

Status:... shows the current Bluetooth status
The following different status are available:
- Unavailable - no Bluetooth dongle is plugged in the MOD device
- Unsupported - the Bluetooth version of the dongle in use is too old (needs >= Bluetooth 3 or newer version)
- Starting... - Bluetooth service is starting
- Disconnected - Bluetooth active, no devices connected and not discoverable
- Discoverable - Bluetooth active, discoverable (and perhaps with devices connected)
- Connected - Bluetooth active, at least 1 device connected but not discoverable

Name:... shows the Bluetooth device name for your specific MOD device.
Usually, includes batch and serial number as suffix for uniqueness.
You can customize this name by creating a file named '/data/bluetooth/name' inside your MOD device. Its contents define the name. Or on the settings of the Web GUI.

DuoX Settings.png

Address:... shows the MAC address of the current Bluetooth dongle in your MOD device.

Connecting using Bluetooth

The process to connect to a MOD device via Bluetooth is pretty simple.
We basically just need to enable discovery for 1st-time setups and pair it with the computer.
Then connect to its network and open http://192.168.50.1/. (note the '50' instead of '51' used for USB cable connection) or http://moddwarf.local, just like with wifi

Just in case you still have doubts, the text below explains how to do the connection in a little more detail.

In all cases, plug your Bluetooth dongle before turning the MOD device on.

Windows

1. Plug a Bluetooth USB dongle into the MOD device

2. Turn on the MOD device

3. Right-click the Windows Bluetooth icon and click on "Join a Personal Area Network"
Bluetooth-win-1.png

4. Open the settings menu of your MOD device as described above

5. Click on the 'Add device' button on the new window that appeared on the computer
Bluetooth-win-2.png

6. Select your MOD device from the list and click 'Next'
Bluetooth-win-3.png

Note: your Windows device may request you a pin. If that happens type: 0000

7. Wait for Windows to finish setting it up
Bluetooth-win-4.png

8. Select your MOD device icon and click 'Connect using' then 'Access point'
Bluetooth-win-5.png

9. The connection should be successful. If not, start again from step 3
Bluetooth-win-6.png

10. That's it. Open your browser and go to http://192.168.50.1/

Note: Every time you want to use the Bluetooth functionality you must enable Bluetooth discovery on your MOD device and repeat step 7

Mac OS

1. Plug a Bluetooth USB dongle into the MOD device

2. Turn on the MOD device

3. Open the settings menu of your MOD device as described above

4. Open System Preferences, go to Bluetooth and wait for your list to update. After a while, you must see your MOD device appearing and available to connect
MacOSX BTConnectDevice.png

5. Click "Connect" for your MOD device and the list will be updated showing your device connected
MacOSX BTConnected.png

6. That's it, your MOD device is connected. Open your browser and go to http://192.168.50.1/

Linux

There are quite a few different Bluetooth manager applications under Linux, so we won't cover them all here.
So instead we can tell the basic steps:

1. Plug a Bluetooth USB dongle into the MOD device

2. Turn on the MOD device

3. Wait for it to boot

4. Open the settings menu of your MOD device as described above.

5. Use your Bluetooth manager application to look for Bluetooth devices

6. Select your MOD device and connect to it

7. Join the Bluetooth network created by your MOD device

8. That's it. Open your browser and go to http://192.168.50.1/

Connecting to mobile devices

As to access to the Web GUI of your MOD devices you don't need to install any software, one of the coolest ways to tweak your pedalboards is by using a mobile device like your smartphone or tablet. This gets even easier if you use the Bluetooth connection.

Here we will let you know how to connect your MOD device via Bluetooth with iOS and Android systems.

iOS

1. Plug a Bluetooth USB dongle into the MOD device

2. Turn on the MOD device

3. Make sure that you have the Bluetooth active on your iOS device and that you enabled the discovery on the settings of your MOD device (check how to do it here)

IPhoneBluetoothON.PNG

4. Open the settings menu of your MOD device as described above

5. Go to Settings -> Bluetooth on your iOS device and wait until the MOD device appears on the list of "Other Devices"

IOS Bluetooth MOD.PNG

6. Click on it and wait to connect

Note: your iOS device may request you a pin. If that happens type: 0000

IOS Bluetooth ConnectedMOD.PNG

7.You are now connected. Open your the browser on your mobile device and go to http://192.168.50.1/

IPhoneMOD GUI.PNG

Note: this screenshot was taken on an iPhone SE. iPad resolutions may allow you to see better your pedalboard

Android

1. Plug a Bluetooth USB dongle into the MOD device

2. Turn on the MOD device

3. On the settings of your Android device turn off the internet connection. Normally this is done on the WLAN selector. Also turn off 4G/mobile data too, if you have that.

4. Enable the discovery on the Bluetooth settings of your MOD device. On your Android device switch OFF the WLAN (WiFi) and switch ON the Bluetooth. Your MOD device must now appear on the list

Android MODavailable.png

5. Open the settings menu of your MOD device as described above

6. Click on the MOD device name in order to pair it with your Android

Note: If your Android device requests you a pin during this operation type: 0000

Android MODconnected.png

7. As soon as your MOD device is paired, click on its settings and activate the "Internet access" through it

Note: this will stop your access to your normal internet on this device

Android BtInternetAccess.png

8. You are now able to edit your pedalboard from your Android device. Open the browser on your mobile device and go to http://192.168.50.1/

Android MOD pedalboard.png

Bluetooth dongles tested by community

Dongle Dongle chipset Chipset VID:PID MOD Device MOD Release Test User Date Device + OS
Maxuni Bluetooth 5.0 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CMP5LQC MOD Dwarf Passed redcloud 2022-01-26 iPad 7
Maxuni Bluetooth 5.0 - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CMP5LQC MOD Dwarf Not passed redcloud 2022-01-26 Android 4, 10
Avantree DG40S USB Bluetooth https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00VWEK4IG MOD Dwarf Passed zwabo 2022-04-21 Android 11 Samsung Galaxy A32
Kinivo BTD400 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007Q45EF4 BCM20702 0A5C:21E8 MOD Dwarf 1.12.1 Passed sloedowncadet 2023-01-11 Windows 11
Kinivo BTD400 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007Q45EF4 BCM20702 0A5C:21E8 MOD Dwarf 1.12.1 Passed sloedowncadet 2023-01-11 Android 12 Samsung Galaxy S10e
tplink UB4A - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YLDVM6B CSR CSR8510 0A12:0001 MOD Dwarf 1.12.1 Passed sloedowncadet 2023-01-11 Windows 11
tplink UB4A - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07YLDVM6B CSR CSR8510 0A12:0001 MOD Dwarf 1.12.1 Passed sloedowncadet 2023-01-11 Android 12 Samsung Galaxy S10e
tplink UB500 - https://www.tp-link.com/en/home-networking/adapter/ub500/ Realtek RTL8761B 2357:0604 MOD Dwarf 1.13.4.3292 Passed Kalebris 2024-07-29 Linux
Olakin BT5.1 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09ZY2MTXT Realtek RTL8671b 0BDA:A725 MOD Dwarf 1.12.1 Unsupported sloedowncadet 2023-01-11 -
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