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SimpleLink™︎ Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller blog series: from Unbox to Building a Transmitter

Jan Cumps

I've written a series of blogs to get started with the SimpleLink CC1310 Sub-1 GHz LaunchPads.

The first blog starts with unboxing and checking the demo application. Then I move step by step towards Sender and Receiver config, debugging both Sender and Receiver at the same time and understanding the functionality.

The series ends with instructions to build a first  Transmitter from scratch.

 

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I had pointed out in the SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller RoadTest that 2 modules are required for a meaningful evaluation. I received the two CC1310 SimpleLink LaunchPads from Texas Instruments in return.

The blog series is the write-up of my beginner experience with the devices. I had no prior knowledge.

 

The learning curve:

It took me one month to go from zero experience to building a working radio program. There's loads of knowledge to be gained in the beginning. Now, after that month, I can build a radio Sender or Receiver project in 15 minutes.

So prepare for an intensive first learning ramp-up, and a smooth use once you 'get it'.

 

 

{gallery} SimpleLink CC1310

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The First Transmitter program

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Test the Sender and Receiver with SmartRF Studio

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The Sender and Receiver Debugged at the same time, on the same computer.

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Visual clues to identify your sender and receiver session in PuTTY

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Visual clues to identify your sender and receiver session in Code Composer Studio

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Measure the Power Consumpion of the Wireless Sensor Network example and Sensor Controller Engine

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SIGFOX connection

 

 

SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Check  Received Signal Strength
SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Use SmartRF to Try Radio Configs
SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Debug 2 LaunchPads at the Same Time
SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Side Note: Recognise your PuTTY Sessions
SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Side Note: Recognise your Code Composer Studio Sessions
SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Debug a Sender to Receiver Conversation
SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Side Note: Start a Fresh Project
SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Create a Transmitter with SmartRF Studio Part 1
SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Create a Transmitter with SmartRF Studio Part 2
SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Sensor Controller Engine Part 1: Dry Run
SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Sensor Controller Engine Part 2: RTOS Integration
SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Sensor Controller Engine Part 3: Wake Up Options
SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - Side Note : Measure Power Use of Sensor Controller Engine
SimpleLinkTm Sub-1 GHz Wireless Microcontroller - ToolKit for Range Testing

on TI E2E community: How to connect a CC1310 LaunchPad to the SIGFOX network