From d651da0a1b4216f64c2bdb7393b59e77f20f6680 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mo Demman Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2023 22:36:07 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] integrated 8266/NodeMCU drawings, Capacitor, shielded nRF24+, hints on Ampli levels. --- Getting_Started.md | 35 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/Getting_Started.md b/Getting_Started.md index fd4de83e..af8789c3 100644 --- a/Getting_Started.md +++ b/Getting_Started.md @@ -6,9 +6,12 @@ - [Things needed](#things-needed) - [There are fake NRF24L01+ Modules out there](#there-are-fake-nrf24l01-modules-out-there) - [Wiring things up](#wiring-things-up) - - [ESP8266 wiring example](#esp8266-wiring-example) + - [ESP8266 wiring example on WEMOS D1](#esp8266-wiring-example) - [Schematic](#schematic) - [Symbolic view](#symbolic-view) + - [ESP8266 wiring example on 30pin Lolin NodeMCU v3](#esp8266-wiring-example-2) + - [Schematic](#schematic-2) + - [Symbolic view](#symbolic-view-2) - [ESP32 wiring example](#esp32-wiring-example) - [Schematic](#schematic-1) - [Symbolic view](#symbolic-view-1) @@ -69,8 +72,9 @@ Make sure the NRF24L01+ module has the "+" in its name as we depend on the 250kb | **Parts** | **Price** | | --- | --- | -| D1 ESP8266 Mini WLAN Board Mikrokontroller | 4,40 Euro | +| D1 ESP8266 Mini WLAN Board Microcontroller | 4,40 Euro | | NRF24L01+ SMD Modul 2,4 GHz Wi-Fi Funkmodul | 3,45 Euro | +| 100µF / 10V Capacitor Kondensator | 0,15 Euro | | Jumper Wire Steckbrücken Steckbrett weiblich-weiblich | 2,49 Euro | | **Total costs** | **10,34 Euro** | @@ -80,6 +84,7 @@ To also run our sister project OpenDTU and be upwards compatible for the future | --- | --- | | ESP32 Dev Board NodeMCU WROOM32 WiFi | 7,90 Euro | | NRF24L01+ PA LNA SMA mit Antenne Long | 4,50 Euro | +| 100µF / 10V Capacitor Kondensator | 0,15 Euro | | Jumper Wire Steckbrücken Steckbrett weiblich-weiblich | 2,49 Euro | | **Total costs** | **14,89 Euro** | @@ -89,6 +94,18 @@ Watch out, there are some fake NRF24L01+ Modules out there that seem to use rebr An example can be found in [Issue #230](https://github.com/lumapu/ahoy/issues/230).
You are welcome to add more examples of faked chips. We will add that information here.
+Some users reported better connection or longer range through more walls when using the +"E01-ML01DP5" EBYTE 2,4 GHz Wireless Modul nRF24L01 + PA + LNA RF Modul, SMA-K Antenna connector, +which has an eye-catching HF cover. But beware: It comes without the antenna! + +In any case you should stabilize the Vcc power by a capacitor and don't exceed the Amplifier Power Level "LOW". +Users reporting good connection over 10m through walls / ceilings with Amplifier Power Level "MIN". +It is not always the bigger the better... + +Power levels "HIGH" and "MAX" are meant to wirings where the nRF24 is supplied by an extra 3.3 Volt regulator. +The bultin regulator on ESP boards has only low reserves in case WiFi and nRF are sending simultaneously. +If you operate additional interfaces like a display, the reserve is again reduced. + ## Wiring things up The NRF24L01+ radio module is connected to the standard SPI pins: @@ -107,7 +124,7 @@ Additional, there are 3 pins, which can be set individual: *These pins can be changed from the /setup URL.* -#### ESP8266 wiring example +#### ESP8266 wiring example on WEMOS D1 This is an example wiring using a Wemos D1 mini.
@@ -119,6 +136,18 @@ This is an example wiring using a Wemos D1 mini.
![Symbolic](doc/AhoyWemos_Steckplatine.jpg) +#### ESP8266 wiring example on 30pin Lolin NodeMCU v3 + +This is an example wiring using a NodeMCU V3.
+ +##### Schematic + +![Schematic](doc/ESP8266_nRF24L01+_Schaltplan.jpg) + +##### Symbolic view + +![Symbolic](doc/ESP8266_nRF24L01+_bb.png) + #### ESP32 wiring example Example wiring for a 38pin ESP32 module