The Fony Bitman by CompuNet is a cutting-edge, compact, and highly versatile device designed to seamlessly integrate with modern lifestyles. This device harnesses the robust capabilities of the ESP32 microcontroller, known for its high performance, low power consumption, and advanced wireless connectivity features.
Key Features:
Arduino-based ESP32 Microcontroller: At its core, the Fony Bitman features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as high-fidelity mono sound with redundant output (a second speaker).
Customizable and Expandable: The Fony Bitman by CompuNet is highly customizable, allowing developers to create tailored applications and features. Its expandable nature supports various sensors and modules, enhancing functionality for specific use cases. If you don't like how it works, re-engineer accordingly.
This device is not UL listed, certified, warranteed or recommended for anyone that is adverse to sharp, dangerous objects. As with all electronics projects, unplug when not in use and store safely to avoid fires, spontanious combustion, itching or burning sensations.
Do not taunt the Fony Bitman.
The power switch selects battery power or USB power. USB power will charge the battery. The battery must be sufficiently charged for battery operation. If the badge does not operate on battery power let it charge via USB. There is a battery “gas gauge” on the charge module that is viewable from the front of the board.
From your phone connect to Bluetooth device “FONY BITMAN”. Sound should play through the speakers and the LED strips should react to the music. The touch pads on the top front of the badge should act as music and volume controls.
| QTY | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 pos CONN HEADER |
| 1 | switch |
| 1 | 6 pos CONN HEADER |
| 1 | 16 pos CONN HEADER |
| 1 | ESP-32 |
| 2 | LED Stick |
| 1 | Amp |
| 2 | speaker |
| 1 | charge module |
| 3 | foam tape |
| 1 | battery |
The DI (Data In) side connects to the badge pads.
Line up the LED strip pads on the badge pads leaving the ends of the badge pads exposed so you can heat them up with your soldering iron. It’s a little tricky but you should be able to get the solder to flow and insert some solder from the sides of the pads to connect the pads. Try to keep the LED strip straight.
Solder the power switch on the back with the switch tab facing up
Solder the SAO connector with the tab up matching the outline keeping it straight and parallel to the bottom oedge of the badge
Locate the battery charger module and pin header and cut off 6 pins
Solder the 6 pin header to the charge module with the short pins protruding through the white silkscreen side of the charge module
Solder the charge module to the back of the badge
The charge module battery level LEDs should be visibile through the front of the badge
Locate the amplifier module and pin header, the green screw terminal is not needed and can be discarded
Solder the pin header to the amplifier with the short side of the pins protruding through the silkscreen pin label side of the amplifier module
- Cut 2 more single pins and solder them to the speaker outputs with the short side protruding through the silkscreen pin label side of the amplifier module
Solder the amplifier module through the back of the badge
Solder the ESP32 module to the back of the badge with the USB connector oriented to the silkscreen outline which should face the CompuNet logo
Solder the battery connector to the back of the badge
Trim the speaker wires leaving a few inches and run the speaker wires through the holes as shown for strain relief
Cut two pieces of double-sided foam for speaker mounting (leave enough for a third piece for battery mounting)
Mount the speakers to the badge using the foam tape by standing the badge and speakers upraight before pressing them together so it balances and doesn’t tip over
Split and trim the speaker wires to solder to the badge
Solder the speaker wires to the badge noting polarity – red to (+) and black to (-)
Locate the JST PH 1.25 and JST PH 2.0 pigtail leads and 1 piece of heat shrink
Important!
Verify Polarity!
Due to a part change with the JST PH 2.0 pigtail please confirm that the wires are in the correct position matching the photo above. If they are opposite then you need to swap them around by carefully lifting up the plastic tabs with tweezers, removing each wire, then slide them back in to the opposite side.
**ASK IF YOU NEED HELP WITH THIS. PERFORMING THIS STEP INCORRECTLY WILL DAMAGE YOUR BADGE AND COULD BE A FIRE HAZZARD.
PROCEED WITH CAUTION!!**
Slip the 2 pieces of heat shrink onto the JST PH 2.0 pig tail (fatter wires), then strip and tin the ends
Solder the wires together RED to RED and BLACK to BLACK, a set of “helping hands” can be helpful 😊
Place the last piece if the double sided tape in the battery location on the back of the badge
Route the battery leads using the pigtail connector, the leads can be tucked under the edges of the battery.
Verify polarity is correct before connecting. If you're not sure, please ask.
Check out the badge programming doc here
Check out the SAO build doc here