Hello, since Garmin no longer manufactures its Tempe sensor, I thought that one could build something like that themselves. In doing so, I came across the ANT+ libraries from Curtis Malainey cujomalainey (Curtis Malainey) · GitHub. Has anyone here worked with them before? What hardware (radio) is connected how? Does it work with an NRF24L01+ PLUS - 2.4GHz radio module? Does it also run on an ESP32? If a Garmin device (e.g., Edge or Oregon) comes within radio range - does it then connect automatically? Many questions! Maybe someone can help? Thank you very much in advance!!!
Desribe the mission, what this project is supposed to do, in what environment, arranged how?
There are lot of different technologies used. Some works fine in air, gas, some are used in liquids, some attaches well to flat surfaces.
You suggest a solution to some problem. Describe the problem more closely.
It's not that complicated.
The 'Tempe' is a temperature sensor that sends the current air temperature via ANT+ to the tracking device during cycling training or hikes. The values are then stored in the GPS track. I want to replicate this with an ESP32.
Okey. Then temperature measuring is clear.
Why are You locked to ANT? What does that add+.
Distance is a question, clear sight is another. That affects the selection of RF devices.
Again, describe the real situation, not what You belive can be used to solve this, yet, mysterious matter.
Devices, systems mentioned, please give linls to manuals etc. That increases the chance more specialized helpers will pick up the thread.
For me, not much more to add.
Yes, that's exactly why I'm turning to this forum: I'm not an expert in radio technology either. ANT+ is the only protocol that my Oregon understands. I also don't know the difference between ANT and ANT+.
Curtis Malainey has developed an example project on GitHub (URL mentioned above) for exactly my scenario. I asked how I need to connect which hardware to the ESP32 to make it work. He doesn't write anything about that. Maybe I should contact him on GitHub.
Thank you for your inquiries, they have contributed greatly to understanding the problem.
Okey. Posting links to manuals might make other helpers step in. I've not seen any question involving Oregon, or ANT but maybe some other guy can contribute looking into manuals.
Asking GitHub sounds like a good idea.
Did you manage to solve the problem, because I would also like to recreate the functionality of Gamin Tempe