Transceiver (500ft range)

Using Arduino Networking, Protocols, and Devices
#1

Hi I’m looking for a transceiver for my Arduino Nano.

The internet is full of NRF24L01 (like http://www.ebay.com/itm/170819064718) but this has a few disadvantages:

  • only up to 200ft.
  • operates 3.3V (the Nano provides only 50mA on 3.3V).

So I’m desperately looking for another transceiver. Any suggestions?

#2

Check out the Moteino. --> All about Moteino | LowPowerLab

Don

#3

floresta:
Check out the Moteino. --> All about Moteino | LowPowerLab

Don

Thanks for the link. In the meantime I googled and found Anarduino MiniWireless Details

How do they compare to the Moteino?

And a more general question: Arduinos, like the Nano, only have 50mA on the 3,3V port. The RFM69HW (for 20dB) draws something like 100mA. How do the Moteinos deal with this?

#4

Real Nano uses the FTDI chip as the 50mA source. Other boards may have a regulator instead, like the Uno does.

#5

I see MCP1703 on the Moteino schematic, which is a 200-250mA regulator

#6

How do they compare to the Moteino?

I don't know much about the 'MiniWireless' but I see that their library is forked from the one written for the Moteino so they are probably more alike than they are different.

Be aware that the Moteino is running a 16 MHz chip at 3.3v which is out of spec. Mine (an older version using an RFM12B) has been running continuously, without problems, since sometime last summer.

Don

#7

The ESP8266 might be of interest.

#8

Wow! Looks like 500 ft is a walk in the park for this device right out of the box. I have this kludgey setup using an old garage door opener to relay an outdoor contact closure to my WiFi (Adafruit CC3000/Micro) SMS message generator separated by maybe 25 meters. Looks like I can stick one of these things plus a $3 Nano right at the contact and have no trouble connecting to my home's WiFi.

#9