[OpenTRV-dev] What else do i need

[Stuart Poulton]

There are lots of options out there. And if we get it right 
communication should be transport agnostic.


On 10/04/13 11:20, Paul Smith wrote:
> Hi Gyus
>
> Have you seen these radios as an alternative to the EOL rfm23b
>
> http://gizmosnack.blogspot.se/2013/04/tutorial-nrf24l01-and-avr.html
>
> Do they sound any good for opentrv.
>
> Regards
>
> Paul
>
>
>
> On 6 April 2013 21:23, Mike Stirling <EMAIL ADDRESS HIDDEN> wrote:
>
>>   I would have said TME in Europe (www.tme.eu), but their stocks appear to
>> be dwindling already.  Don't worry about it too much, though.  There are
>> other modules which, while not as cheap, would still be suitable.  I also
>> haven't ruled out doing my own module based on the newer SiLabs transceiver
>> chip or the TI CC1101.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> On 06/04/13 20:47, Paul Smith wrote:
>>
>> Hi Mike,
>>
>> That's great. I know the rfm23b is going eol. I'm thinking I should order
>> enough now to complete my project.
>>
>> Where would you suggest is best.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Paul
>>
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>>   On 6 Apr 2013 18:04, "Mike Stirling" <EMAIL ADDRESS HIDDEN> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Paul,
>>>
>>> Yes I am doing custom code for that, and it seems likely that it will
>>> form the basis for the AVR branch of OpenTRV.  The mods I have done are to
>>> add an RFM23B and to break out the programming pins to an external header.
>>>   These are currently just wire-mods, but I am considering whether there is
>>> any scope for fitting headers that would plug in to a small custom board,
>>> which would make assembly easier.  I'll be writing all this up online soon
>>> and publishing the code, but I wanted to make some actual progress first.
>>>
>>> Any AVR programmer will do, but I would recommend the Atmel one, which is
>>> the one you linked to.  Probably easier getting it from Farnell or RS.
>>>
>>> I'll keep you posted on the RPi board.  Still waiting for the blank
>>> boards to come back.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> On 06/04/13 13:41, Paul Smith wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Mike,
>>>>
>>>> After the opentrv chat/google hangout last thrusday.
>>>>
>>>> I've ordered 5 of the Comet Sparmatic TRV's they came with better WAF
>>>> which is always important. I understand that you are building new code for
>>>> the device.
>>>>
>>>> What else would i need to get me going. I have a  Rpi so believe that
>>>> you have built a radio board for it. Which i would like to buy. I also know
>>>> that you have add a radio module to the commet. Is this a rfm23b
>>>>
>>>> I think i need something like this
>>>> http://store.atmel.com/PartDetail.aspx?q=p:10500054#tc:description can
>>>> you point me in the right direction.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance for your help.
>>>>
>>>> Regards
>>>>
>>>> Paul
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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