Dear all.
I have a system were two "remote stations" that collect sensor info and send to a "central unit" which displays the information.
The remote stations use a Arduino Pro-Micro + RF24L02 PA + LNA (using the "base power supply module") while the central unit is an ESP32 Doit Kit V + RF24L02 PA + LNA.
One of the station is located at 60m from the main unit and the are some trees is between.
The other is 30m away and in clear view of receiver's antenna.
Currently I am using the RF24Network library on all modules.
My problem is that from time to time the connection with the farthest module drops and I have to reset the transmitter side to make the system work again.
Recently I read some articles about the RF24Mesh library which seems to be able to "heal the network" if there is a problem with one of the connections.
Wil it "solve" the issue I am experiencing?
Thanks.
Try it.
Thank you for your reply.
I could try that, as you said, however, the two transmitting "stations" are located in places which are very difficult to get, not to mention "hold a laptop in place " to make a software update.
Also, every time I open the weather proof case to install the software update I end up loosing some of the sensor connection wires... and it takes a lot of time to find the problem.
So I would like to have a "more experienced advise" of the chances of this change really solve the problem.
Replace the Pro Micros with ESP32 boards. Then you coud use OTA (Over the Air) programming for the remote boards.
@rogerio414 don't go climbing trees on my account, I have no real experience with this.
Let's try an old trick - the best way to get a good answer is to confidently post a bad one. Here goes.
Yes! This will solve your problem, or improve things. This is exactly what mesh networks are meant for and good at.
Now we wait…
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Okey. Sorry for the poor reply.
Hope the tip from @ groundFungus
gives You an opening.
Anyway, such projects need careful testing in an as similar as reasonable environment.
Good luck!
What exactly is the problem you're trying to solve? The connection dropping, not having to reset it, etc.?
The problem I am trying to solve is that when one unit looses connection with the main station, the data from this remote station is not updated.
Any solution to this problem is acceptable: make the connection stable so it does not fail is the better.
Not having to go to the remote station and resetting it to restore communication would also work.
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