Alternate (U.S. Shipped) source of nRF24L01 Module

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10 May 2016 18:30 - 10 May 2016 18:44 #48172 by Flightless Bird
Hey, everyone!

I've read a lot of posts here about modifying Devo transmitters with nRF24L01 modules. The consensus seems to be that the "Banggood" module (with PA and tiny RF connector) is the ONLY good, reliable, non-fake, "Plus" chip module to buy for this purpose.

Being TOTALLY impatient, I am not willing to wait for shipping from China, so I did a bunch of searching and bought a few different modules. I have located an awesome U.S. sourced and shipped nRF24L01+ module, from Amazon.com. Here is the link:

www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-NRF24L01-Wir...tenna/dp/B00H6ZO5Y4/

This module (Neewer Black) includes a non-fake 24L01+ (Plus) chip, a power amplifier, standard module pinout, articulated rubber ducky antenna, and SMA RF connector. The SMA RF connector is a bit larger than the "micro" connector on the Banggood module, but you can still obtain a short cable extension from many sources if you want to run a cable to the edge of the case for connector bulkhead mount.

Personally... I just located the module directly under and to the left of the existing transmit module circuit board, and ran the R/A connector through the transmitter wall in my Devo-10.

I have tested this module (using Deviation 5.0.0, SymaX protocol, controlling a Syma X8C) out to 300 yards with no issues or LOS. I have no doubt that with a better antenna than the supplied one, I could probably get a mile.

Hope some of you get some use out of this info!


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10 May 2016 22:19 - 10 May 2016 22:20 #48177 by RedSleds
For those wanting an internal antenna, and quick arrival:

It's only $2 more than waiting for the same thing on slow boat from China.
Bang_good USA Warehouse. $9.99 Free USPS shipping 2-6 business days
us.banggood.com/Wholesale-Warehouse-DEVO...22-wp-Usa-89812.html

DEVO 10 - Multi-module with nRF24L01 +PA +LNA, A7105 +PA, & CC2500 +PA +LNA transceivers.
Nightly Build: v4.0.1-548bbf5 (6/9/2015)
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10 May 2016 22:32 #48178 by Flightless Bird
Replied by Flightless Bird on topic Alternate (U.S. Shipped) source of nRF24L01 Module

RedSleds wrote: For those wanting an internal antenna, and quick arrival:

It's only $2 more than waiting for the same thing on slow boat from China.
Bang_good USA Warehouse. $9.99 Free USPS shipping 2-6 business days
us.banggood.com/Wholesale-Warehouse-DEVO...22-wp-Usa-89812.html


Thanks!
What kind of range are you getting with the internal antenna?

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