RF-Link/NRF24L01+

[Bassie]

I bought a RF-link set (https://www.nodo-shop.nl/nl/rflink-gate ... kabel.html) with a NRF24L01+-module, for sending MiLight-signals.
I'll add it to my RPi3 with Domoticz, already with a RFXCOM.

I put it together like this:


On the PC I can upgrade the firmware R45 allright.
I can see Domoticz recognizes it in the logs, but no signals are intercepted when pushing the buttons on the remote (https://www.ledstripkoning.nl/accessoir ... light-los/).
I also read I should push the "MiLight: ON"-button, but this button is greyed out/disabled.


I also cannot turn on "Serial Port Logging":

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Serial Log mode:
Port COM7
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ERROR: Serial port already open?
No handle, attempting to close port
Please retry
Serial port status: 5
Retry: Port COM7
ERROR: Serial port already open?
No handle, attempting to close port
Please retry
Serial port status: 5

Does anyone have any advice that can help me further?

[mgb]

The NRF placed on the NODO PCB is used for the NODO communication. If you want to use this for MiLight you have to add a second NRF24L01+. It is possible to use the same power and ground as the alread placed NRF but the other wires are different.

Please see this link: http://www.nemcon.nl/blog2/wiring for additional details.

The wiring for MiLight:

Pin 1 = (Ground) = Ground
Pin 2 = (VCC) = VCC (3.3 volt) Warning: Max 3.6 volt, do NOT connect to 5 volt!
Pin 3 = (CE) = MEGA Pin 48
Pin 4 = (CS) = MEGA Pin 49
Pin 5 = (SCK) = MEGA Pin 52
Pin 6 = (MOSI) = MEGA Pin 51
Pin 7 = (MISO) = MEGA Pin 50
Pin 8 = (IRQ) = Not Connected

Note: the new milight protocol (RGBWW) is currently not supported.

[Stuntteam]

The NRF placed on the NODO PCB is used for the NODO communication.

It depends on the version of the PCB..

[mgb]

Ah, I didn't now that. So newer versions support MiLight directly? I was looking for a PCB which supports both.

[Bassie]

FYI:
Turns out it had something to do with the com-port.
Tried changing settings in Device Manager and fiddled with Arduino IDE driver, all to no avail.

But then attached the RF-Link set to another computer, and I was able to enable "Serial Port Logging" and "MiLight" immediately.
Working oké now!