Adafruit LightBlue Bean

The LightBlue Bean is a low energy Bluetooth Arduino microcontroller designed for wireless programming and smartphone-controlled projects. Equipped with Bluetooth 4.0, it facilitates seamless communication between the LBM313 Bluetooth Low Energy module and the Atmega328p, enabling versatile interactions with smart devices.

This compact device excels at a range of tasks, from unlocking your combination lock via phone commands to automating reminders for grocery items like almond milk. It can even react to temperature changes, such as turning on a fan when it gets too warm, all while operating on a single coin cell battery.

Key features include a 3-axis accelerometer, temperature sensor, RGB LED, 3V operating voltage, and a powerful ATmega328p with an 8 MHz clock speed. The board offers 6 digital I/O pins and 2 analog pins, ensuring flexible usage options for various projects.

Wireless programming is supported across multiple platforms, including iOS, OS X, Android, Mac, and Windows 8. Note that while it offers extensive operating system compatibility, it isn't supported by Windows 7. Dive into innovative projects with ease while benefiting from a battery that's included for immediate functionality.