Hello,
I am trying to implement "node-red-contrib-rfm69radio" by Andy Flem on a Raspberry PI 4.
I was able to install and the Nodes: "rfm69-in", "rfm69-out", show up in the Node List.
But "rfm69-radio" Node does not. I believe this is where you define the Node ID, Network ID, and Frequency.
Does any one have a example rfm69radio flow they can share ?
Or possible point me in the right direction why the "rfm69-radio" does not show up on my flow list?
Or do I have the create the module using Python, as listed at: GitHub - AndyFlem/rfm69radio: NodeJS RFM69 Radio Interface for Raspberry Pi.
Then will the "rfm69-radio" Node show up in Node-Red?
That is a Config node, which is not explicitly put on the flow. I haven't used that package, but I expect that in the In and Out config is a field for selecting the radio. There should be a + button beside it. Clicking that will open the radio config node. Once you have configured that then it will appear in the dropdown in the In and Out nodes so that you can select the same radio for both nodes.
Colin,
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
I think I need a little more help than what you suggested.
If you are willing I can provide more details.
Just let me know?
Daniel
Show us a screenshot of what the edit dialog for the In or Out node looks like.
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Colin,
Thanks again for the reply.
Ultimately I wanted to get wireless data into my Influx database and trend using Grafana.
I am using Node-Red to read Modbus Data and trend using Grafana. I am by no means an expert, but
know my way around a bit in Node-Red
Right now I am not sure if the Raspberry PI Radio is working. I was expecting it to say "Connected" if
Node-Red rfm69-in recognized the radio on the Raspberry PI.
Is there a simple-quick way of verifying the Adafruit RFM69HCW is working on the RPI4 through Node-Red?
Raspberry Pi 4 using a Adafruit RFM69HCW
Name Pin GPIO#
Vin3v3 17 (Note: just change to Pin 2 5vdc power)
GND 18
MOSI 19 10
MISO 21 9
CLK/SCK 23 11
G0/DIO0(IRQ) 18 24
CS(Chip Select) 24 8
RESET 29 5
I want to connect to a Temperature Sensor from Open Energy:
RF Radio: RFM69CW 433Mhz
Default RFM12B/RFM69CW settings: 433Mhz,
network: 210,
Node: 23 (node ID can be changed using on-board DIP switches.
radio.encrypt: 89txbe4p8aik5kt3
Sorry, I don't know anything about that device. Since I assume your original question is now solved, I suggest starting a new thread with an appropriate title, then hopefully someone who does know will see it and help.
Looking at the node, it hasn't been updated in almost 7 years. I also see that you have opened an issue on GitHub so hopefully the author will respond to your issue.
Out of curiosity, what OS are you running?
If you have a Pi model 3 Model B you might want to try it on that device since that is what the author user it on.
Zenofmud,
Yes I did see the original rfm69-Radio was developed on a Pi model 3 B.
But I did read some on Stackoverflow that a user was able to install it on a PI 4.
My OS is Bookworm Ver 12.
I am thinking on using an intermediate Arduino UNO with a RFM69HCW and then send the serial data
to the Node-Red Serial input on the PI.
It requires another piece of hardware, but will be more standardized.
It seems that rfm69-Radio Node is a bit quirky.
Unless it is something I am not understanding about install or usage.
Thank You!,
Daniel
