Uploaded October 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Flash HID firmware on to a $3 Bluetooth devices so you make it act like a Bluetooth keyboard/mouse or game pad! You can use either a HC-06 or HC-05 for this

Unlike other methods for doing this, this method does involve a parallel port so it should work on most computers.

NOTE: Please read pinned comment, there is certain styles of board this won't work on

Instructable: instructables.com/id/Upgrade-Your-3-Bluetooth-Module-to-Have-HID-Firmwa

Evan's Bluetooth HID video - youtu.be/BBqsVKMYz1I

Software Links:
Blue Suite:
github.com/lorf/csr-spi-ftdi/issues/30 (CSR website doesn't seem to work anymore, get it from here)

FTDI Modules Drivers: github.com/lorf/csr-spi-ftdi
Zadig Driver installer: http://zadig.akeo.ie/


Parts needed:
Aliexpress:
HC-05 Bluetooth Module* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/AIEAqNv
FTDI Board* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/qFuJ6MN
Male header pins* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ZNzzj6I

Amazon.com:
HC-05 Bluetooth Module* - amzn.to/2xZK6OT
FTDI Board* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/qFuJ6MN
Male header pins* - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ZNzzj6I

Amazon.co.uk:
HC-05 Bluetooth Module* - amzn.to/2fPfd9g
FTDI Board* - amzn.to/2xWZivQ
Male header pins (comes with female too)* - amzn.to/2xfhOko

Original HID Module
RN-42 Module - sparkfun.com/products/12574

Serial Pass through Sketch - github.com/witnessmenow/simple-esp8266-software-serial-sketch

* = Affiliate Link