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RFM12B Module

by someone16 on Oct.28, 2009, under

In the following files you can find code for AVR micro controllers to use this modules.

Source (.c) file: hopeTx

Source (.c) file: hopeRx

PDF file: RFM12B

RFM12B and AVR - quick start
I found this tutorial when I searched for connecting this module to AVR.
You can download the tutorial at: PDF file: zenburn.net

My Experience
My attempts to get this module working were all unsuccessful.
:rfm12b avr electronics

3 Comments for this entry

  • Binu

    Me 2 cant get success with RFM12B.
    But sure i will succeed soon. :)

  • Paul Eichwald

    I also have had issues in the past with these devices. I would bet that your code is ok it is the module itself. I purchased 40 of these units (433Mhz, and the 915Mhz) versions. Of the 40 only 5 or so worked as recieved from the vendor. As it turned out, in my case there was a solder issue on the connectors of most of the units. I came across this as a result of banging my head agaist a wall for weeks thinking it was my code. After looking at all transactions with a logic analyzer and a scope it was clear I was meeting all timing and by deduction the only thing left was the module. I inserted 20 units in a row into my PCB looking for a response from the FFIT pin or the IRQ and after the 21st unit I got a response. I later wiggled the unit back and forth and it then also failed. I resoldered ALL pins on the connector, using flux and a little solder. I have tested all units and they work perfectly. I am not using an AVR I am using a PIC as my target processor. I contacted HOPE RF and submitted waveforms, pictures and a report detailing my findings. It was not taken seriously by them at all. They told me to contact the seller, when clearly they have a quality control issue. Anyway I hope this helps, I wish someone would have told me when I was frustrated. Good luck!

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