NRF24L01+ Worked then stopped

Using Arduino Networking, Protocols, and Devices
#1

Good day,

I have been working on a project to have a control glove send data to a central Arduino in order to play a corresponding sound. Currently I am using 1 Arduino nano with a NRF24L01+ module to transmit test data and a second Arduino nano with a NRF24L01+ to receive the data. This second Arduino is also use an MicroSD card breakout from adafruit and a 8ohm speaker.

I had this setup successfully working, however now the receiving module is not being seen by the Arduino. I have attempted to replace both the Arduino and NRF24L01+ module. I have also reverted the code to a state that did work and still having the error.

Currently im hitting the “Radio initialization failed!”

Any constructive criticism is welcome. I plan on using this forum more and would like to make valuable posts.

The pin out for The NRF24 and sd module…

| NRF24 | | |#| | SD |
| - | - | - | - |
| GND | GND | |#| | 5V | 5V |
| VCC | 3.3V | |#| | GND | GND |
| CE | D7 | |#| | CLK | D13 |
| CSN | D8 | |#| | DO | D12 |
| SCK | D13 | |#| | DI | D11 |
| MOSI | D11 | |#| | CS | D10 |
| MISO | D12 | |#| |

The speaker is using GND and D9

#include <SPI.h>
#include <RF24.h>
#include <nRF24L01.h>
#include "TMRpcm.h"

//SD config
#define SD_ChipSelectPin 10

//Radio Config
RF24 radio(7 , 8); // CE, CSN
const byte address[6] = "00001";

//Speaker Config
TMRpcm tmrpcm;

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
  //Radio Setup
  radio.begin();
  radio.openReadingPipe(0, address);
  radio.setPALevel(RF24_PA_MIN);
  radio.startListening();

  //SD Setup
  if (!SD.begin(SD_ChipSelectPin)) {
    Serial.println("SD initialization failed!");
    while (1);
  }
  else {
    Serial.println("SD initialization done.");
  }

  //Radio Setup
  if (!radio.available()){
    Serial.println("Radio initialization failed!");
    while (1);
  }
  else {
    Serial.println("Radio initialization done.");
  }
  
  //Speaker Setup
  tmrpcm.speakerPin = 9;
  tmrpcm.setVolume(3);
}

void loop(){  

  //Listneing on the radio
  char gloveInput[32] = "";
  radio.read(&gloveInput, sizeof(gloveInput));

  //Testing to see the data coming in
  Serial.println(gloveInput); 

  //Play Sound based on input
  if(strcmp(gloveInput,"rightOne")==0){
    tmrpcm.play("Lycoris_Hello.wav");
  }
  if(strcmp(gloveInput,"rightTwo")==0){
    tmrpcm.play("Lycoris_Yes.wav");
  }
  if(strcmp(gloveInput,"rightThree")==0){
    tmrpcm.play("Lycoris_No.wav");
  }
  if(strcmp(gloveInput,"rightFour")==0){
    tmrpcm.play("Lycoris_GoodBye.wav");
  }
  if(strcmp(gloveInput,"leftOne")==0){
    tmrpcm.play("Lycoris_Hug.wav");
  }
  if(strcmp(gloveInput,"leftTwo")==0){
    tmrpcm.play("Lycoris_Picture.wav");
  }
  if(strcmp(gloveInput,"leftThree")==0){
    tmrpcm.play("Lycoris_Help.wav");
  }
  if(strcmp(gloveInput,"leftFour")==0){
    tmrpcm.play("Lycoris_Introduction");
  }
}
#2

Have a look at this Simple nRF24L01+ Tutorial. Especially try the connection test program in Reply #29.

In other Threads I have read that the regular SD card library does not work nicely with other SPI devices.

...R

#3

Hi Robin2,

Thanks for the input on this issue! I had seen your reply's around when researching and troubleshooting for this project.

I did check out your tutorial before and found it very helpful during my initial and continued learning.

I am dumbfounded with my project due to it working for a solid hour and after making a change with what channel is used, it stopped working.

I figured restoring back to a working setup would have helped but it did not. I have tried reconnecting everything and found that the issue is probably SPI. I found that the SD and radio modules are working when the other is not plugged in now.

#4

#1 I don't see any extra caps on the pictures if you don't have any add 0,1uf and 10uf+ on the 3v3 power.

#2 try adding a delay in setup to let everything power-up in peace before you initialize anything.

#3 try re-initializing the radio something like this mayby:

  while (!radio.available()){
    Serial.println("Radio initialization failed! trying again....");
    delay(3000);

  radio.begin();
  radio.openReadingPipe(0, address);
  radio.setPALevel(RF24_PA_MIN);
  radio.startListening();
  }

Best of luck!

#5

slarosa:
I am dumbfounded with my project due to it working for a solid hour and after making a change with what channel is used, it stopped working.

Your Reply does not provide any information that I can use to help you.

My suggestion is to disconnect everything and then set up the minimum necessary to get my first tutorial example working.

...R

#6