Hi; not sure if category is correct; apologies if not.
I am using arduino cookbook currently Chapter 14 reference RFM69HCW.
The text gives a general overview of this method of communication but is insufficent to enable an understanding of the basics.
I don’t seek to become an expert, just proficient to be able to understand the basics of what is occuring so that I can check, fault find and correct.
Pointers in the direction of how to enable this would be appreciated please?
Thanks Martyn
The Mega 2560 category is for problems with the Arduino Mega 2560. Hence your topic has been moved.
Adafruit has a tutorial; maybe it helps.
have a look at the RadioLib library
in particular RF69 examples
be careful many radio modules use 3.3V logic and can be damaged if directly connected to a 5V logic microcontroller such as the UNO, Mega, etc
check the specification of your specific device
Please explain what you mean by "basics". The RFM69HCW is an extremely complicated radio transceiver, which covers an incredible amount of territory.
If you just want to use two of the radio modules to send information over some distance, there are several libraries with simple examples that show you how to do that.
The RadioHead library is very popular, allows many configurations (ranging from dead simple two-way communications to self organizing networks) and works well.
Many thanks for taking the time to reply, my question was not properly explained sorry.
I am retired and just getting into the basics of electronics using the arduino cookbook.
I have looke at books and stuff about radio communication but they are beyond the level that I seek at least for now.
I am at a basic level; the devices have various connections and when I connect them using text instructions they don’t work and I don’t know the basics of what they are intended to do so I can’t fault find or trace.
I m seeking just a basic understanding of how and what the individual pads do and how to trace and identify them.
I am really down to basics.
Thanks for your patience.
Martyn
I don't have the Arduino Cookbook so can't address issues with the content. However, the Adafruit Learning Guides for their products are outstanding, and may be applicable to your setup.
If not, and you use parts from Adafruit, professional Adafruit staff members are happy to help via their user forum.
I see nothing in Chapter 14 of the Arduino Cookbook covering the RFM69HCW modules.
https://juniorfall.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/arduino-cookbook.pdf
What exact modules do you have?
You might do better to follow the tutorials from SparkFun or Adafruit if you have one of their modules.
[RFM69HCW Hookup Guide - SparkFun Learn]
(RFM69HCW Hookup Guide - SparkFun Learn)
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-rfm69hcw-and-rfm96-rfm95-rfm98-lora-packet-padio-breakouts
Thank you; I will visit the tutorials.
Martyn