HC-06 pairing to arduino

Question

I have a bluetooth module HC-06 and want to pair it to my Arduino UNO. The thing is when I researched how to do so, I got different answers. What pairing should I use? Thank you in advance. I have highlighted the differences.

First version: https://www.instructables.com/id/Add-bluetooth-to-your-Arduino-project-ArduinoHC-06/

HC-06>>>Arduino

VCC>>>>3.3v

GND>>>>GND

TXD>>>>RXD

RXD>>>>TXD

Second version: http://42bots.com/tutorials/hc-06-bluetooth-module-datasheet-and-configuration-with-arduino/

HC-06 <<>> Arduino

HC-06 Ground GND <<>> GND

HC-06 VCC pin <<>> 5v

HC-06 TX/TXD pin <<>> Arduino RX

HC-06 RX/RXD pin << resistors>> Arduino TX

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Answer 1

Which you use depends on two factors: the HC-06 carrier board you have, and which Arduino you are using.

If your carrier board has (and most do) a 3.3V regulator then you power the board from 5V.

If your Arduino is a 5V Arduino (such as an Uno) then you need a voltage divider on the (arduino)TX->(hc)RX pins otherwise you risk damaging the bluetooth module.

• B.Parvi: Thanks. How can I tell the carrier board of the HC-06 only by looking at the device itself. I have no manuals or other information about it.
• Majenko: @B.Parvi Post a picture.
• B.Parvi: [1]: i.sstatic.net/jPIZS.jpg [2]: i.sstatic.net/gPEJb.jpg
• Majenko: @B.Parvi Ok, that's one of the normal cheap eBay carriers. Yes, it has a voltage regulator. Give it 5V on Vcc.