Yep, got it working. Power supply quality is key. I found that my power supply wasn’t up to the task of handling the current spikes associates with transmitting. Beefed up my power supply, and things started to work extremely well. I do have to admit that I am not pushing the bandwidth envelope though.
This is exactly what I need, but I need something with a max V+ of 12V. I checked Maxim and I don’t think they have such a thing. Any ideas on an alternate supplier of a similar chip?
I went to Samtec for a custom set of 9-pin stackables, the part code I ended up using from Samtec is ESQ-109-14-G-S. The pins are long enough to give me 3/8" to ½" clearance of the board below. Just enough clearance for a socketed chip.
I, too, am looking to build a wireless sensor –> iPhone arrangement. At first, I thought bluetooth was the clear choice, but I ran into the same roadblock as you. If you manage to crack that nut, broadcast it. I will do the same. In the meantime, I’m just going to be doing Ad-Hoc WiFi with this module. Hope the iPhone can connect Ad-Hoc to it. Haven’t found any who’s tried yet. I’ll know in a couple weeks, though.
Was going to ask the same thing. Even though it’s 2mm pitch, I’d really rather go with a breakout board. Too expensive to mess up with a home made board.
Just a suggestion for the next revision of this excellent product. How about adding in a keypad encoder function? The encoder would scan up to a 4x4 keypad and output the key press information on the TX line of the serial port. (Similar to this, http://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/htm/Lcd03tech.htm)
News - Friday New Product Post | about a year ago
Is it me, or is Dave starting to sound like Napoleon Dynamite in this product post? :-D
Product WRL-09333 | about 2 years ago
Yep, got it working. Power supply quality is key. I found that my power supply wasn’t up to the task of handling the current spikes associates with transmitting. Beefed up my power supply, and things started to work extremely well. I do have to admit that I am not pushing the bandwidth envelope though.
Product COM-09622 | about 2 years ago
This is exactly what I need, but I need something with a max V+ of 12V. I checked Maxim and I don’t think they have such a thing. Any ideas on an alternate supplier of a similar chip?
Product PRT-09279 | about 2 years ago
I went to Samtec for a custom set of 9-pin stackables, the part code I ended up using from Samtec is ESQ-109-14-G-S. The pins are long enough to give me 3/8" to ½" clearance of the board below. Just enough clearance for a socketed chip.
Tutorial - Controllable Power Outlet | about 2 years ago
I’m putting my money on one of those musical Cristmas light displays. ;–)
Product WRL-09333 | about 2 years ago
I, too, am looking to build a wireless sensor –> iPhone arrangement. At first, I thought bluetooth was the clear choice, but I ran into the same roadblock as you. If you manage to crack that nut, broadcast it. I will do the same. In the meantime, I’m just going to be doing Ad-Hoc WiFi with this module. Hope the iPhone can connect Ad-Hoc to it. Haven’t found any who’s tried yet. I’ll know in a couple weeks, though.
News - SparkFun Gets a Cease and… | about 3 years ago
Gave them my $0.02 via email. This is ludicrous…
Product WRL-09290 | about 3 years ago
Was going to ask the same thing. Even though it’s 2mm pitch, I’d really rather go with a breakout board. Too expensive to mess up with a home made board.
Product LCD-00258 | about 3 years ago
Just a suggestion for the next revision of this excellent product. How about adding in a keypad encoder function? The encoder would scan up to a 4x4 keypad and output the key press information on the TX line of the serial port. (Similar to this, http://www.robot-electronics.co.uk/htm/Lcd03tech.htm)