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  • PCB design with nRF24L01 and Arduino Pro Mini

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    tinomsonT
    I guess it took a lot of time to create it.
  • Sensebendermicro.ino verify errors

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    JonnydJ
    @BearWithBeard had the same issues when I tried to recompile existing sketch and dug out the above libraries. My problem is that I then get a compile error "'atsha204Class' does not name a type; did you mean 'atsha204_read'?" at this line "atsha204Class sha204(sha204Pin);" Was just going to update working sketch to new mysensors library - but I guess not.
  • Which radio / wireless module to choose? Please recommend

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    I finished gateway for my attic - What did you build today (Pictures) ?: As this will be under roof but without any isolation I try to put small silica gel bag (I collect them from other electronics packaging) inside and will see. I think it should be suitable. I am thinking of adding temperature and humidity sensor... that could also help me show how much humidity is around the year actually. I might use the resin / epoxy stuff for some watering projects :)
  • Air Quality sensor CJMCU-8118

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    skywatchS
    Unless you make progress on this yourself you need to do the following to get more help. Post links to the items you are trying to use. Post links to the libraries you are using to achieve this. Post your code. Without the above it's all a shot in the dark.
  • Generic pressure sensors -SOLVED

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    zboblamontZ
    As a postscript to my own question should someone be looking at similar later, in practice the sensors were found to work perfectly well at 3v3. Described as 5v working, 0.5-4.5v signal range, the effect is pro-rata at 3v3 in terms of voltage but the ADC output is identical for VCC scaling - viz, ZERO pressure is 10% of 1024 the range is 80%
  • sx1278

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    There is already a LoRa library available for both Arduino Board and STM32 Bluepill Board. Using the simple library, the LoRa Module SX1278 is easily transmitting and receiving data packets.
  • cc1310/ 802.15.4 stack uart-ready radio: E70-433NW14S

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    @scalz Hi yes, thanks for your response.
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    Hello, can you describe how you connected this module to mysensors?
  • ATMEGA328P standalone soil moisture sensor

    atmega328p nrf24l01+ soil moisture
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    @mfalkvidd the one that stops at 2.7v I once broke my head over it, then it saw I was looking at the automotive datasheet...
  • Everything nRF52840

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    orhanyorO
    @NeverDie i can speak for arduino side im not sure how it works for CircuitPython. virtual hard drive part is only true if there was a bootloader prior to update. im not sure how nordic ships their dongles but i think they dont install adafruit bootloader inside of them :) so you need a fresh bootloader install and it is easy but you need jlink for that. after connecting your jlink to nrf52 open the arduino from menu find jlink for adafruit nrf52 and then just simply click install bootloader and voila it works with arduino. but then again that usb dongle wont work seamlessly with adafruit bootloader because im sure adafruit has different pin maps you just need to check their pins from variants file and match them on paper to the dongle so when you write your code you know which ones to use, unless theres a seperate variants file specifically made for this dongle.
  • HLK-PMxx protection: choosing the right MOV / fuse value

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    monteM
    @skywatch do Fluke meters work unattended in enclosed cabinets or walls, using varistors for power supply 24/7? As I've said I prefer using a better power supplies with built-in over-voltage protection. As for how it is achieved without a varistor you can find plenty information by yourself using google.
  • Delivery from PCBWay?

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    I haven't ordered from them post covid-19 , but they used to be very reliable.
  • Using NRF24L01 with Arduino MKRZero

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    mfalkviddM
    Nice work @thedutch, thanks for reporting back. In case you need anything similar, https://www.mysensors.org/apidocs/group__RF24SettingGrpPub.html lists the co figuration options for the nrf24 radio.
  • CubeCell reloaded: the SX126x hal drivers, please test

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    tekkaT
    @eiten Yep, already saw this one. Based on the heltec implementation, the sx-registers are mapped to specific memory regions of the mcu. Would be interesting to have here a complete ASR-specific documentation...
  • CubeCell HAL anyone?

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    @leroyl, @nagelc: Please check out this thread to get you started. @nagelc oh, true, I got some E78 somewhere around... I gotta search them :face_palm:
  • MH-Z14A CO2 senso

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    electrikE
    This sensor is used here also https://github.com/rikki78/AirQuality
  • Heltec Cubecell support added. Please test!

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    @mfalkvidd Well, there are http://www.ebyte.com/en/product-view-news.aspx?id=550
  • Powerline Communications

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    skywatchS
    @cloolalang If you can possibly avoid it, then power line is not the way to go. It turns your whole house wiring into a giant antenna and then some. Your neighbours can also be affected by this as there are currently no requirements for electrical (power) distribution systems to have chokes or filters of any kind.
  • nrf52840 usb dongle setup issues

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    NeverDieN
    https://forum.mysensors.org/topic/9717/everything-nrf52840?_=1596113022839
  • House renovation, how to a good electrical system oriented to MySensors?

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    Boots33B
    @alowhum There will be a wealth of information out there on the net and probably also at your local library. look for resources about remote cabin power systems and also even the larger 5th wheeler type caravan systems will be helpful reading. You will also need to check your local building codes to see if there are any rules to be adhered to. When we built our house (about 15 years ago, long before i discovered MySensors :) we ran a low voltage backbone cable throughout the house. From this backbone we ran smaller cable drops to every room in the house. Many of these are still not in use but as others have said the cost of running wires is relatively cheap when you are building. Of course we still have mains power as well and use the low voltage system to compliment this. In those initial years the 12v system was used primarily for lighting systems such as night lights etc. As time progressed we installed 12v outlets in the bedrooms and these now are used to power bed/reading lamps. The small 12v downlights have also proved to be very easy to convert over as well. These were initially halogen bulbs but now there is a good range 12v LED replacements for just about any type of socket. Once I discovered MySensors and home automation then the 12v system became even more useful now powering several nodes and even the gateway. Right from the start we ran our system from a battery with solar charging and in 15 years it has never let us down. Voltage drop will always be a thing to watch, but with LED's low power draw and as you have surmised the ability of arduinos to run well below 12v it will usually be of little practical concern. Unless of course you are thinking of running more than lights and nodes.

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