Hi ,
this is my first ever arduino project.
i was following electronoobs tutorial on how to make a remote control using nrf2410L module and arduino nanos .
The circuit with only the potentiometer , nano and nrf showed a value being received . However, after further soldering joysticks and toggle switches on the board , there is no value being received . All the components are fine as checked . However the rst and gnd pin on the arduino are shorting . is that supposed to happen ? both the pins arent short on the nano , nor are they short on the board , however its only short once the arduino is into the circuit .
Be thankful, you already know what the problem is. Keep metering RST and GND while you start taking things apart. If it's not on the Nano, it's obviously on the other side, so meter that first.
For people having lots of experience and routine it mostly works to solder a bunch of Components in one go. Soldering one component, or one function, at the time and then perform tests the project is a good way to quickly discouver any faults.
Wireless problems can be very difficult to debug so get the wireless part working on its own before you start adding any other features.
The examples are as simple as I could make them and they have worked for other Forum members. If you get stuck it will be easier to help with code that I am familiar with. Start by getting the first example to work
There is also a connection test program to check that the Arduino can talk to the nRF24 it is connected to.
A common problem with nRF24 modules is insufficient 3.3v current from the Arduino 3.3v pin. The high-power nRF24s (with the external antenna) will definitely need an external power supply. At least for testing try powering the nRF24 with a pair of AA alkaline cells (3v) with the battery GND connected to the Arduino GND.