nrf24 question

RE: nrf24 question

Petter Myhre — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:25:19 GMT

The nRF24LE1 Programming Kit is a hardware extension module for nRFgo Starter Kit. You can find more information in the user guides on the product page previously linked to.
We don't sell any modules, but there are module manufactures that use our chips. $5 sounds a bit low, but I'm not sure. I would check with one of our distributors, or contact our regional sales manager for your area. If you don't know who it is, send me a PM with your location and I'll let you know.
The pins on the QFN package shouldn't be too diffucult to solder if you have a decent soldering iron. According to the PS the exposed die pad on the underside should also be connected for the QFN32, this might be a bit difficult to do without a IR Station, heatgun or oven. One usually only mount the chip oneself for one or a few prototypes.

RE: nrf24 question

mattinjersey — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:18:56 GMT

Thanks for the answer. I guess I have been working with the nRF24L01+ PCB boards that are sold online which include the chip but also include the antenna, so I got confused there. A couple more questions-

Will I need to buy the nRF24LE1 programming kit or is that a free software download?
Do you sell a nRF24LE1 module that comes with antenna and all parts mounted for less than $5 ? I am trying to get down to that sort of cost?
I think I could design my own PCB board but I don't know how to mount & solder that small chip. Is that something a hobbyist can do or would we typically have a company do that.

RE: nrf24 question

Petter Myhre — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 13:07:49 GMT

Smaller and cheaper? Are you talking about the actual chip or the development platform? The actual nRF24L01+ chip is 4 x 4 mm, the same size as the smallest nRF24LE1 package. I also thought the NRF24L01+ was cheaper.

nRFgo Starter Kit can be used to program the nRF24LE1 DK. It can also be used to program unmounted chips if you have the nRF24LE1 Programming Kit. It can also be programmed through a SPI interface, see Section 6.3.5 in the PS for more information.

You can either design your own PCB or you can buy nRF24LE1 modules. The best option for you depends on the number of products and development cost of the PCB.

RE: nrf24 question

mattinjersey — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 04:47:42 GMT

Yes for example how would I flash the NRF24-LE1-D16Q32