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Bluetooth LE Unplugged™

Name: Bluetooth LE Unplugged™
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Master the fundamentals of Bluetooth Low Energy from the ground up

15 modules|~16 hours|Beginner

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15 modules · 93 lessons

~16 hours

Course Description

A comprehensive beginner course that teaches Bluetooth Low Energy through hands-on exercises with real hardware. Using two BleuIO USB dongles, you'll explore every layer of the Bluetooth LE stack (from advertising and scanning to GATT operations, security, and Python automation) by doing, not just reading.

What You'll Learn

Set up BleuIO dongles and communicate using AT commands

Understand the full Bluetooth LE protocol stack from PHY to application layer

Configure advertising and scanning for device discovery

Establish connections and optimize connection parameters

Read, write, and subscribe to GATT characteristics

Diagnose and troubleshoot common Bluetooth LE issues

Implement secure pairing and bonding

Optimize performance with MTU tuning and connection parameters

Choose Your Learning Path

All tiers include real hardware shipped to your door and lifetime access.

Starter

Get started with Bluetooth LE fundamentals

$199

~5.5 hours|7 modules|37+ lessons

2x BleuIO USB dongles included
Complete in one weekend
Bluetooth LE architecture & fundamentals
Advertising, scanning & connections
GATT operations hands-on
Troubleshooting common issues
Downloadable code examples
Lifetime access & free shipping

Professional

$399

~12 hours|12 modules|69+ lessons

Everything in Starter, plus:

Certificate of Completion
Complete in 2-3 weeks
Security, pairing & bonding deep dive
Performance optimization & MTU tuning
Multi-device connection scenarios
Python automation scripts
Hands-on challenges & quizzes
Quick reference cheat sheets

Premium

Expert

$999

Limited to 30 spots

~16 hours|15 modules|93+ lessons

Everything in Professional, plus:

Raytac sniffer dongle included
2 hours 1-on-1 consulting
Complete in 3-4 weeks
Packet analysis with Wireshark
Deep-dive sniffer setup lessons
Protocol debugging techniques
Priority email support
Access to private community

Prerequisites

No prior Bluetooth experience needed
Basic comfort with a terminal/command line
Python 3.6+ installed (for Professional and Expert tiers)

Curriculum

Course Curriculum

15 modules · 93 lessons

1Welcome & Course OverviewFree Preview
2Setting Up Your BleuIO Dongles
3Understanding AT Commands
4Bluetooth LE Roles
5Your First ScanFree Preview
6Exploring Scan Results

1Bluetooth LE vs. Classic BluetoothFree Preview
2The Protocol Stack, Layer by Layer
3GAP: Roles, Modes, and Discovery
4GATT: The Data Model
5How AT Commands Map to the Stack

1How Bluetooth LE Advertising WorksFree Preview
2Building Custom Advertising Data
3Scan Response and Extended Data
4iBeacon Advertising
5Scan Filtering and RSSI
6Advertising Parameters Deep Dive

1The Connection Process
2Your First ConnectionFree Preview
3Connection Parameters Explained
4Low-Latency vs. Low-Power Configurations
5Connection Failures and Recovery

1The GATT Hierarchy
2Discovering the GATT Database
3UUIDs, Handles, and Properties
4Creating a Custom GATT Service
5Standard vs. Custom Services

1Reading Characteristics
2Writing Characteristics
3Notifications: Server-Pushed Data
4Indications vs. Notifications
5Bidirectional Communication with SPS

1Connection Troubleshooting
2GATT Error Codes
3Role and State Confusion
4Factory Reset Procedure
5Troubleshooting Checklist

1Bluetooth LE Security Overview
2Just Works Pairing
3Passkey Entry Pairing
4Numeric Comparison Pairing
5Bonding and Reconnection
6Security Levels and Protected Characteristics

1MTU Negotiation
2Throughput Optimization
3Write Without Response and Throughput Tuning
4Power Optimization
5Advertising Interval Optimization
6PHY Options and Limitations
7Performance Comparison Summary

1Bluetooth LE Address Types
2Resolvable Private Addresses
3Identity Resolution and Bonded Scanning
4Privacy in Production

1Python Serial Communication
2Building a Command Helper
3Automated Scanning
4Using the bleuio Library
5Automated Connect-Read-Disconnect
6Data Logging and CSV Export
7Auto-Execute Commands
8Error Handling and Robustness

1CTF Introduction and Setup
2Challenge: Hidden Device
3Challenge: GATT Treasure Hunt
4Challenge: Crack the Code
5Challenge: The Whisper
6Challenge: The Impostor
7Challenge Debrief and Bonus Challenges

1Sniffer Hardware and Software Setup
2Installing Wireshark and the nRF Sniffer Plugin
3Capturing Advertising Packets
4Capturing Connection Establishment
5Capturing Read and Write Operations
6Capturing Notifications and Indications
7Wireshark Basics for Bluetooth LE
8Capture Exercise: Full Lifecycle

1Advanced Wireshark Filters for Bluetooth LE
2Filtering by Operation and Handle
3Analyzing Connection Parameter Negotiation
4Tracing a Read/Write Cycle
5Tracing Notification Subscriptions
6Capturing Just Works Pairing
7Capturing Passkey and Numeric Comparison
8Building a Capture Analysis Workflow
9Capture Analysis Cheat Sheet

1Correlating Sniffer and AT Command Output
2Debugging Connection Failures
3Debugging Parameter Rejections
4Debugging GATT Errors
5Android vs. iOS Connection Behavior
6Production Debugging Workflows
7Debugging Toolkit Summary

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