diff --git a/Generic-CC1101-modules-for-SubGhz.md b/Generic-CC1101-modules-for-SubGhz.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d7d8daa --- /dev/null +++ b/Generic-CC1101-modules-for-SubGhz.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +## IMPORTANT + +**When sourcing a generic module make sure it is the 868/915Mhz version NOT the 433 Mhz version.
+The two modules are identical other than component values which are unmarked.

+There are major problems with the some generic CC1101 "Green" Modules, i.e. +they don't work!

+Always verify that VDD is NOT shorted to ground!

+Also check for shorts between the "castellated" pads at the edge of the board.

+(Yes the "quality" of some module is that good, you get what you pay for.)** + +Note: EByte E07-900M10S Modules seem to work without major issues. + + +## Generic CC1101 modules + +There are various CC1101 module with differing pinouts available from the "usual places". + +Here are two examples, note the one with a solid white silkscreen on the back seems to be a **slightly** higher quality than the other version. + +[](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/11c86f78-e75b-459a-bd1c-1f400c39a88f) [](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/da1fe05a-5868-42da-abae-4c41aa1ad474) + +## CC1101 pinout of one type of Generic CC1101 module + +**It is STRONGLY recommended that you verify the connections to the CC1101 pins rather +than making any assumptions.** + +One popular module used by the Mini V3 and early Mini v4s and Yellow APs has this pinout. + +[](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d4528ea8-9cdd-4c8a-9814-4ba888914b87) + + +## Generic CC1101 module frequency issues + +It is known that the most trouble come from the shifted base frequency of such modules +https://asksinpp.de/Grundlagen/FAQ/Fehlerhafte_CC1101.html#ermittlung-der-cc1101-frequenz . + +OEPL does uses a wide receiver bandwidth and the CC1101s frequency error measurement and adjustment +to attempt to compensate for inaccurate base frequency caused by cheap crystals. + +