Phil,

if you need PIC code for a test, let me know.
I have simple code for RX and TX parts, just to check for connectivity.

Regards,
S=E9rgio Sena




On 27 August 2013 16:34, Phil Keller <phil@pkeller.net> wrote:

> I really like this solution.  It has some definite advantages.  I am not
> sure if the patch antenna is going to be sufficient or if I should go
> with the SNA interface but for a couple of bucks (10 modules for $10.99)
> I can find out.   Sparkfun (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/691) even
> has some example PIC code.
>    Thanks,
> -Phil-
>
> On 8/26/2013 2:32 PM, A. Sergio Sena wrote:
> > The simplicity may not compare, but you can get very cheap RF 2.4G
> modules,
> > easy to use, that still require external MCU, for less than $1.50 ready
> to
> > use.
> > Handfull o libraries written and open source on the internet.
> >
> > As an example (there are hundreds more):
> >
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arduino-NRF24L01-2-4GHz-Antenna-Wireless-Transcei=
ver-Module-For-Microcontroll-/310670158878?pt=3DLH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=3Di=
tem4855626c1e
> >
> > ,
> > Sergio Sena
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 26 August 2013 22:05, Bob Blick <bobblick@ftml.net> wrote:
> >
> >> Roman Black has the exact webpage for cheap RF as you describe:
> >>
> >> http://www.romanblack.com/RF/cheapRFmodules.htm
> >>
> >> I've used those modules, they work pretty well and the price can't be
> >> beat. Roman's software approach is also quite adequate.
> >>
> >> Cheers, Bob
> >>
> >> On Mon, Aug 26, 2013, at 01:29 PM, Phil Keller wrote:
> >>> I am looking for an RF solution for use around the home. I have a hom=
e
> >>> brewed (PIC based) weather station that is connected via wires to an
> >>> anemometer, wind direction vane, thermometer and rain gauge. I would
> >>> like to transmit the weather information to another part of the house=
..
> >>>
> >>> The system needs would be the following.
> >>> - Low data rate (~20 bytes of data plus header and CRC about every 4-=
5
> >>> seconds)
> >>> - Uni-directional data traffic.  If the CRC fails, dump the data and
> >>> wait for the next message.
> >>> - Short range (~100 feet through a couple of walls)
> >>> - Low Power receiver (It would be nice if I could make it battery
> >>> powered)
> >>> - Low cost (Since it is only one this may not be possible)
> >>>
> >>>     Suggestions/advice are appreciated.
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