NRF24L01 SMD to DIP converter

[bilbolodz]

I'm looking for PCB which allow mount NRF24K01 SMD modules (version with PA and without) into existing Mysensors device prepered for DIP version of NRF. Any ideas?

[mfalkvidd]

@bilbolodz like this? https://www.openhardware.io/view/297/SMDnRF24_adapter

[bilbolodz]

@mfalkvidd Yes but it's ONLY for "normal version of SMD". Versions with PA have a little different pinout.

[Nca78]

And what is your final goal with that ?

If you want cdebyte makes some pa lna nrf 24 modules with PCB antenna which is better than chip antenna, with both SMD and through hole connectors.

[kalina]

@bilbolodz said in NRF24L01 SMD to DIP converter:

Any ideas?

Yes, I have one - https://www.openhardware.io/view/449/DIP-to-SMD-NRF24L01-adapter

[bilbolodz]

@kalina Cheater ;-)

[kalina]

@bilbolodz said in NRF24L01 SMD to DIP converter:

@kalina Cheater ;-)

Is this thanks for the adapter? :-)

[bilbolodz]

@kalina YEP :-)

[bilbolodz]

@kalina Now "for real": I will be more than happy if you provide gerber files for PCB factory and thank you very much for you work.

[kalina]

@bilbolodz said in NRF24L01 SMD to DIP converter:

if you provide gerber files for PCB factory

Already added to project files.

[bilbolodz]

@kalina Thanks.

At the begging quick question: are you sure that all is fine with drills? Some gerber renders in PCB factories show strange results (pcbs.io and oshpark.com).

I've maid a quick research with comparison of cost (I've always took "the cheapest product and shipment option):

• www.seeedstudio.com 10 pcs 4.90 USD + shipment 11.30 USD - (PCB max size 100 mm x 100m)
• pcbs.io 4 pcs 1.50 USD + shipment free (probably problems with drills need to be checked more throughly)
• oshpark.com 3 pcs 1.85USD + shipment free (probably problems with drills need to be checked more throughly)
• dirtypcbs.com "protopack" (at least 10 pcs maybe more) 11.95 USD + 2 USD shipment (PCB max size 50mm x 50m, factory complaining after ZIP upload: "No board outline (.GML/.GKO/.GBR) file found")

Of course it depends of "someone needs" but I think it could be a good idea to prepare "panelized version" with a few pcs of PCB which fits into PCB factory needs (dirtypcbs.com: 5cmx5cm, www.seeedstudio.com 10cmx10cm) for a "batch order" it should be more costs efficient.

[kalina]

@bilbolodz said in NRF24L01 SMD to DIP converter:

At the begging quick question: are you sure that all is fine with drills?

Yes.

@bilbolodz said in NRF24L01 SMD to DIP converter:

I've always took "the cheapest product and shipment option

For example, 20 pcs with delivery (to Poland) cost 11$ on PCBWay.

[bilbolodz]

@kalina said in NRF24L01 SMD to DIP converter:

For example, 20 pcs with delivery (to Poland) cost 11$ on PCBWay.

I've never used PCBWay but I will add it to "my list".

[bilbolodz]

What's the size of these PCB?

[Nca78]

10*10 cm on PCBWay

You can also add elecrow, 5 boards with a max of 10*10cm for 5$, and I think I have seen a 5$ China Post shipping.

[bilbolodz]

I mean: what is the size of @kalina designed PCB.

[kalina]

@bilbolodz said in NRF24L01 SMD to DIP converter:

What's the size of these PCB?

If you need get size for ordering - you can specify 15.2x15.5mm.

[emc2]

@bilbolodz Actually a PA+LNA version is on github (untested)
https://github.com/emc2cube/SMDnRF24_adapter/tree/master/PA_LNA

But yes, I did not update the openhardware part yet.

[antonio_clinton]

If you want to order PCB, maybe try -Removed by moderator-. They provide rapid prototyping.
Their minimum order is at least one board, the board is of good quality.
To Poland about four or five days.
They now have activities. Can be paid on delivery.