Best platform (currently) for running RFM69HW?
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@NeverDie :
You are right. On my non-updated overview it is corny. But I have already rounded corners. And I have only one hole for screw (3mm). It is very difficult to add others because of size and component placement. But I will see later if it is a problem.
You can have a look here of what I have sent to fabhouse:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/scalz/MySensors-HW/development/PowerManagementMysensors/img/top.png
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/scalz/MySensors-HW/development/PowerManagementMysensors/img/bottom.pngFor the box, I didn't find enclosures which make me happy because of available size. It is so rectangular. Not beautiful. So I am planning to buy a 3d printer and make my own encosure based on my board. Then share my design...as I have others cool boards in project.
Yes I am using same pro mini source as yours:wink:
For MYSXConnector, I said this because I read this topic http://forum.mysensors.org/topic/1796/unnamed-project-usb-hub-stick . So next time, I will take care about this if possible, as I am working for me and for community too.If it is just a breakout that you are searching for, links above are interesting. I talked with Charles from hallard.me . He is doing very great job. I am a big fan! and his ulpnode will be released soon I think. Can't wait to buy one to support his work!
In my side, I wanted something different (no sensors already mounted, modularity, signing and ota Mysensors feature ...). So I did mine. And Charles have gracefully proposed me to help to make my board compatible with his upcoming ultra low power lib. And it will be Mysensors compatible too. So coool!I think you will have a lot of choice...
@scalz said:
@NeverDie :
You are right. On my non-updated overview it is corny. But I have already rounded corners. And I have only one hole for screw (3mm). It is very difficult to add others because of size and component placement. But I will see later if it is a problem.
You can have a look here of what I have sent to fabhouse:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/scalz/MySensors-HW/development/PowerManagementMysensors/img/top.png
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/scalz/MySensors-HW/development/PowerManagementMysensors/img/bottom.pngFor the box, I didn't find enclosures which make me happy because of available size. It is so rectangular. Not beautiful. So I am planning to buy a 3d printer and make my own encosure based on my board. Then share my design...as I have others cool boards in project.
Yes I am using same pro mini source as yours:wink:
For MYSXConnector, I said this because I read this topic http://forum.mysensors.org/topic/1796/unnamed-project-usb-hub-stick . So next time, I will take care about this if possible, as I am working for me and for community too.If it is just a breakout that you are searching for, links above are interesting. I talked with Charles from hallard.me . He is doing very great job. I am a big fan! and his ulpnode will be released soon I think. Can't wait to buy one to support his work!
In my side, I wanted something different (no sensors already mounted, modularity, signing and ota Mysensors feature ...). So I did mine. And Charles have gracefully proposed me to help to make my board compatible with his upcoming ultra low power lib. And it will be Mysensors compatible too. So coool!I think you will have a lot of choice...
Not many people are going to custom print their box enclosure. You might, because you're invested in it. If you want others to use it too, consider instead first finding a good, small, inexpensive box from China that's easy to source from different suppliers to house it all in, and then work backward from that. So, for instance, there should be screw holes in your board over whatever standoffs there are in the box. Then, each end user doesn't have to scratch their head and waste time doing an independent search for what box to use to house your board. That part is known as the outset, and you can have links to Ebay and/or AliExpress on where to get it.
FWIW, from an end user perspective, that's what most people will want: an easy and inexpensive and total solution. Not to be left dangling after being painted into a corner.
Either that, or plan on selling your custom box along with your custom board, so at least the shipping can be combined. I imagine it will be tough competing with China though... :smirk:
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@Neverdie: I agree with you of course. When I started to design my board, I looked to enclosure but didn't find my dream.. It is often too big, too thick or not enough, too small... often not very beautiful, and if you want to keep pcb low price you need to stay under 5cmx5cm (15$ for 10 pcb).
So it was not easy deal. And enclosure are sometimes a little expensive for what it is compared to 3d printings (of course it needs to invest in a 3d printer). I am thinking to make custom enclosure a little more designed than traditional rectangular, for motion, or sensors like some members are doing here...But you are totally right, if it is for community too, I must dig in an esay, inexpensive an toal way...I will see what I can do if it can help.
I don't do this for business. And not planning to sell anything. It is just share and fun. just want to release what people need to make one. But if there is demand, I will see how it could be done regarding Mysensors spirit.. But you are right I can't compete with China! even if I think it will be less expensive to build mine than asking fabhouse to build it (of course I don't look at my time making).
Oh, and I hope my english is understable:smiley: and I promise I will look at your requirements. In the mean time, if you see good enclosure regarding pcb size, you can tell me if you want (maybe this topic is not the right place for enclosure...)
See you soon.
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@Neverdie: I agree with you of course. When I started to design my board, I looked to enclosure but didn't find my dream.. It is often too big, too thick or not enough, too small... often not very beautiful, and if you want to keep pcb low price you need to stay under 5cmx5cm (15$ for 10 pcb).
So it was not easy deal. And enclosure are sometimes a little expensive for what it is compared to 3d printings (of course it needs to invest in a 3d printer). I am thinking to make custom enclosure a little more designed than traditional rectangular, for motion, or sensors like some members are doing here...But you are totally right, if it is for community too, I must dig in an esay, inexpensive an toal way...I will see what I can do if it can help.
I don't do this for business. And not planning to sell anything. It is just share and fun. just want to release what people need to make one. But if there is demand, I will see how it could be done regarding Mysensors spirit.. But you are right I can't compete with China! even if I think it will be less expensive to build mine than asking fabhouse to build it (of course I don't look at my time making).
Oh, and I hope my english is understable:smiley: and I promise I will look at your requirements. In the mean time, if you see good enclosure regarding pcb size, you can tell me if you want (maybe this topic is not the right place for enclosure...)
See you soon.
@scalz said:
@Neverdie: I agree with you of course. When I started to design my board, I looked to enclosure but didn't find my dream.. It is often too big, too thick or not enough, too small... often not very beautiful, and if you want to keep pcb low price you need to stay under 5cmx5cm (15$ for 10 pcb).
So it was not easy deal. And enclosure are sometimes a little expensive for what it is compared to 3d printings (of course it needs to invest in a 3d printer). I am thinking to make custom enclosure a little more designed than traditional rectangular, for motion, or sensors like some members are doing here...But you are totally right, if it is for community too, I must dig in an esay, inexpensive an toal way...I will see what I can do if it can help.
I don't do this for business. And not planning to sell anything. It is just share and fun. just want to release what people need to make one. But if there is demand, I will see how it could be done regarding Mysensors spirit.. But you are right I can't compete with China! even if I think it will be less expensive to build mine than asking itead or others to build it (of course I don't look at my time making).
Oh, and I hope my english is understable:smiley: and I promise I will look at your requirements. In the mean time, if you see good enclosure regarding pcb size, you can PM me if you want (maybe this topic is not the right place for enclosure...)
See you soon.
Agreed. Although important, this is getting off-topic and deserves it's own thread, so I've started one here: http://forum.mysensors.org/topic/1816/best-project-boxes-to-use-for-mysensor-s-gateway-and-sensor-nodes
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@Zeph said:
If you want more than one kind of module, you can ask the eBay seller to combine shipping.
Thanks! I just heard back from Anarduino through the eBay site and he's confirmed that combined shipping for everything is $6.55, so that's a great deal (assuming I buy more than one item :-) )
Cheers
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BTW, I did just now order these to have on hand for hooking up 2.0mm pitch modules, like, for instance, the RFM69W to a conventional R3 Arduino shield. I offered $14.01, which the seller accepted, so that's $1.40/board, shipping included.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201259671475?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Just mentioning it here in case anyone else here might also benefit from them.
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Here's one I designed which you can get from OSHPark for $5 for 3. I've used it w/ 3.3V signals but it was based on this break out board which the designer reported worked fine using the resistor dividers for 5V signals. Works great for bread-board tests of the RFM69.
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Has anyone tried the moteino or anarduino using mysensors? I am very tempted to press the buy button on one or the other. Pity they are so pricey but I am getting lazy to solder etc so I like having it all on one PCB :-)
@shabba said:
Has anyone tried the moteino or anarduino using mysensors? I am very tempted to press the buy button on one or the other. Pity they are so pricey but I am getting lazy to solder etc so I like having it all on one PCB :-)
I have! I'm using a Moteino as a gateway with a non -H and that worked out of the box. I'm now building some sensors (including the outdoors in the PIR-light one) with -H versions. I bought these Moteinos without the RFM to avoid customs costs.
If you do buy them without RFM; do not forget to insulate the bottom side of the RFM with PV-tape. I didn't, and I couldn't get it to work properly. Insulated and away it went!In short: Moteino works! Small form-factor, wide voltage input with own LDO and low-power is easy.
Succes with your projects!
