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RFM69HW 433 communication problem

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  • CarywinC Carywin

    Right, I'm sure that node is fine, I mainly just zoomed in and looked at this one:
    0_1505086819240_IMG_4281.JPG
    I use this same small piggyback board for many nodes and it works great with those 21mm coil antennas.

    However, I just noticed the #define for TX power. I think the H and HW versions have a minimum of 13dB or something. Have you tried without?

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    #21

    @Carywin I was using the nodes on easypcb also for the new ones. What do you suggest I set the TX power?

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    • gohanG gohan

      @Carywin I was using the nodes on easypcb also for the new ones. What do you suggest I set the TX power?

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      sundberg84
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      #22

      @gohan - i never messed with TX power... have a look and try my sketches above. They work for me.

      Controller: Proxmox VM - Home Assistant
      MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - W5100 Ethernet, Gw Shield Nrf24l01+ 2,4Ghz
      MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - Gw Shield RFM69, 433mhz
      RFLink GW - Arduino Mega + RFLink Shield, 433mhz

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        #23

        I would suggest comment out the TX power setting and let the ATC control it. If it still doesn't work, try:

        #define MY_RFM69_ATC_MODE_DISABLED
        #define MY_RFM69_TX_POWER_DBM 20
        

        Edit:
        Maybe also try

        #define MY_DEBUG_VERBOSE_RFM69
        

        and see if that tells you anything more.

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        • gohanG Offline
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          #24

          If my headache gets better, I'll do some more tests tonight

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          • gohanG gohan

            If my headache gets better, I'll do some more tests tonight

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            #25

            @gohan If you are using AutoAcks and you have a combination of True Nordic based Modules and nRF24L01P clones you may have a issue. Is there a way to not use acknowledgements and see if you can communicate properly between the modules?

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              #26

              I'm using rfm69 not nrf24l01

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                #27

                I think i solved the mistery... the alixpress seller sent me RFM69W modules instead of HW... I just noticed the chips are the same and in fact they work if I compile the node without the #define MY_IS_RFM69HW. I don't even know if I can get a partial refund since quite some time has passed

                PS :rage: :rage: :zap: :zap:

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                • gohanG gohan

                  I think i solved the mistery... the alixpress seller sent me RFM69W modules instead of HW... I just noticed the chips are the same and in fact they work if I compile the node without the #define MY_IS_RFM69HW. I don't even know if I can get a partial refund since quite some time has passed

                  PS :rage: :rage: :zap: :zap:

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                  #28

                  @gohan - so you got communication now that is working? That is great news.

                  Controller: Proxmox VM - Home Assistant
                  MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - W5100 Ethernet, Gw Shield Nrf24l01+ 2,4Ghz
                  MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - Gw Shield RFM69, 433mhz
                  RFLink GW - Arduino Mega + RFLink Shield, 433mhz

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                    #29

                    Yeah... Not a good news that I got "scammed"

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                    • gohanG gohan

                      Yeah... Not a good news that I got "scammed"

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                      @gohan - nope its not! I hope you will get your money back!
                      But atleast you know you can make it work and how!

                      Controller: Proxmox VM - Home Assistant
                      MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - W5100 Ethernet, Gw Shield Nrf24l01+ 2,4Ghz
                      MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - Gw Shield RFM69, 433mhz
                      RFLink GW - Arduino Mega + RFLink Shield, 433mhz

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                      • sundberg84S sundberg84

                        @gohan - nope its not! I hope you will get your money back!
                        But atleast you know you can make it work and how!

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                        #31

                        @sundberg84 the bad thing is that I was recommended to use that seller as a good one.

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                        • gohanG gohan

                          @sundberg84 the bad thing is that I was recommended to use that seller as a good one.

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                          sundberg84
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                          #32

                          @gohan - did I ? Im sorry If i did...
                          My RFM modules have been working good and are as described.

                          Controller: Proxmox VM - Home Assistant
                          MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - W5100 Ethernet, Gw Shield Nrf24l01+ 2,4Ghz
                          MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - Gw Shield RFM69, 433mhz
                          RFLink GW - Arduino Mega + RFLink Shield, 433mhz

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                            #33

                            No, it wasn't you.

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                              I guess this isnt in question anymore but I just wanted to comfirm I have tested node and it works with HW version as well. I use the code above and just added

                              #define MY_IS_RFM69HW  // Mandatory if you radio module is the high power version (RFM69HW and RFM69HCW), Comment it if it's not the case
                              

                              Controller: Proxmox VM - Home Assistant
                              MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - W5100 Ethernet, Gw Shield Nrf24l01+ 2,4Ghz
                              MySensors GW: Arduino Uno - Gw Shield RFM69, 433mhz
                              RFLink GW - Arduino Mega + RFLink Shield, 433mhz

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