Lost in my project

Hello,

I pretty much need some guidance on the actual coding of my project. Idealistically, I have the procedure and method down of how I want to do go about it, but the writing of the code is what I am stumped on.

My project is to take two sensors, transmit with an Arduino Mega using RF, recieve with an Arduino Uno, and then output that data onto a 16 x 2 LCD. I have all the parts I believe I need.

Really any advice or help would be tremendous. By all means, I am not looking for immediate answers for my problems, but rather, someone with more knowledge than me who could assist.

My project is to take two sensors, transmit with an Arduino Mega using RF, recieve with an Arduino Uno, and then output that data onto a 16 x 2 LCD. I have all the parts I believe I need.

I see 3 projects there that once each is working can be combined into 1. Get the sensors working with the Mega and output the data to serial monitor. Get the LCD working with the Uno. Get the RF communication between Mega and Uno working with hard coded data. By the time that you get through those you will better understand the parts of the system and combining will be easier.

If you post the specific parts that you are using (sensors, radio module, LCD, etc.) we can help you find libraries for them if you need. Try the example code that comes with the libraries.

Hey! Thanks for the reply.

I have accomplished the sensors outputting data to serial monitor using the Mega, the Uno outputting strings onto the LCD. I am not sure on where to go for the RF communication between the Uno and Mega. Any tips on where to go from there? I'm using a 434 MHz link receiver and transmitter.

Oh, and I'm in the process of rewriting everything, so hopefully, it'll be easier to change and work with.

Sonicflash01:
Hey! Thanks for the reply.

I have accomplished the sensors outputting data to serial monitor using the Mega, the Uno outputting strings onto the LCD. I am not sure on where to go for the RF communication between the Uno and Mega. Any tips on where to go from there? I'm using a 434 MHz link receiver and transmitter.

Oh, and I'm in the process of rewriting everything, so hopefully, it'll be easier to change and work with.

Note that if you plan on using the VirtualWire library for your 433 MHz modules and LiquidCrystal library for your LCD, you should read conflict with VirtualWire and LiquidCrystal [SOLVED] - Project Guidance - Arduino Forum

Not really sure if I will use it, but I will read this. Thank you. :slight_smile:

Edit: Okay, I see what you mean. The tx and rx pins conflict with the pins used in the LCD LiquidCrystal library. I will keep that in mind. Thanks.