Using Ethernet with a pycom device

[binux]

Hello everyone,

I'm currently facing issues with transfering data between two microcontrollers (one is a lopy/wipy the other an arduino based) which are like 20m away from each other. I would normally use WiFi for this, but it is already occupied. Also bluetooth does not work since the antenna is not strong enough. So I thought about using ethernet for this since it provides stable connections over a long distance. However I did not really find any module which is currently supported by a LoPy or WiPy.

Do you have any suggestions on what to use? Or do you maybe have a better idea for the data transfering? I would prefer UART, but the distance is just too far...

Thanks already!

[jmarcelino]

If it's just for the distance perhaps simply connecting the two UARTs using RS-485 adapters is enough. That should give you 1000m range (spec says 1200 meters) over twisted pair.

An adapter like this http://www.waveshare.com/rs485-board-3.3v.htm (or anything which does TTL-RS485 with 3.3v levels, check Ebay Aliexpress etc) should do the trick.

If you do need Ethernet then check this thread: https://forum.pycom.io/topic/1323/rj45-in-combination-with-a-lopy

[binux]

The RS-485 would be enough for what I do. I have a one way communication. So I looked for an alternative since I couldn't find the wave-share in a german store. Do you think it also works with this sparkfun module?

SparkFun Transceiver Breakout - RS-485

[jmarcelino]

@binux
I think you can find the Waveshare unit in Germany at

https://eckstein-shop.de/RS485-Board-33V

but sure the Sparkfun would work too.

Don't forget you'll need two - one at each end of the cable :)

[binux]

@jmarcelino got that ;) i prefer the sparkfun then because I can plug a standard cat5e cable which is widely available. Thanks for your help!

[tekexpert]

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