Proto-N2RF Prototyping Solderable Perf Breadboard PCB
Proto-N2RF Prototyping Solderable Perf Breadboard PCB
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About this item
- Prototyping with a Twist: The Proto-N2RF board serves as both a prototyping perf board and a convenient interface for Nano microcontroller development boards and all three standard formats of the Nordic nRF24L01+ transceiver module. It enables quick and efficient prototyping for projects that require both a Nano and RF communication using the nRF24L01+.
- Configurable: The full-sized Proto-N2RF prototyping perf board features four configurable positive and four negative power rails, plus two central rails - all independently configurable to suit your project’s specific needs.
- Packed with Features: The Proto-N2RF offers 448 tie-points, versatile power options, dual-sided clear silkscreen labeling, four mounting holes (which can be grounded), and robust thick copper traces. On top of that it also offers interfaces to easily integrate the Nano microcontroller development board and the Nordic nRF24L01+ (all three standard formats). Refer to the datasheet for full technical specifications and current ratings.
- What’s Included: For the BASIC PACKAGE - Each package includes two (2) PTSolns Proto-N2RF full-sized prototyping perf breadboards with Nano and nRF24L01+ interfaces. For the DELUXE PACKAGE - Each package includes two (2) PTSolns Proto-N2RF full-sized prototyping perf breadboards with Nano and nRF24L01+ interfaces plus the deluxe package. Note that the Nano microcontroller development board as well as the nRF24L01+ are not included.
- PTSolns Customer Support & Resources: We’re here to help. Contact PTSolns support for assistance or technical questions. Every PTSolns product is backed by our comprehensive resource library, including datasheets, schematics, 3D models, Fritzing files, and tutorials. All supporting material is freely available on our “PTSolns Documentation Repository”.
Product Description
The Proto-N2RF is part of the Proto-Series, which are variations of solderable breadboards each with unique features. The Proto-N2RF gets its name from the fact that it is designed around interfacing the popular Nano microcontroller, the well-known NRF24L01+ RF modules, and various I2C interfaces. Put it all together and you get N2RF!
In fact, this board expands on the Proto-Half. The user is encouraged to get familiar with all the features of the Proto-Half before moving on to the Proto-N2RF. However, the Proto-N2RF packs in many additional features that makes it a board like no other. These include:
- Nano microcontroller interface and full breakout. Compatible with the PTSolns Nano Flip.
- NRF24L01+ Mini, NRF24L01+ Standard, and NRF24L01+PA+LNA interfaces.
- LCD mounting holes that allow the display to rigidly be attached to the PCB.
- I2C interfaces, including 6 @ 5V and 5 @ 3.3V (via onboard logic level shifter), and respective pull-up resistors.
- Interface for onboard voltage regulator (with capacitors) to power the NRF24L01+.
This product, along with all of the PTSolns products, comes with a detailed datasheet, and other supporting material. Please view our "PTSolns Documentation Repository" to access these documents.
Proto-Series
This product is part of the Proto-Series. All the members of this series include:
- Proto-Full
- Proto-Half
- Proto-Mix
- Proto-N2RF (this product page)
- Proto-ESP ... coming soon!
Features of the Proto-N2RF
The following are highlights of the Proto-N2RF. For full details please see the datasheet which can be found in our "PTSolns Documentation Repository".
- All the features of the Proto-Half (see product)
- 448 tie-points with standard 2.54mm/0.1in pitch
- LCD mounting holes and adjacent I2C connection
- Six 5V I2C interfaces (with SDA/SCL pull up resistors)
- Nano microcontroller interface with full breakout
- Interface for the three common NRF24L01+ RF modules
- Interface for the onboard 3.3V voltage regulator
- Five 3.3V I2C interfaces (with SDA/SCL pull up resistors).
Example Application #1 - Nano, NRF24L01+PA+LNA, and LCD
This example shows the Nano microcontroller mounted on the Proto-N2RF, next to the NRF24L01+PA+LNA. The RF module is powered by the onboard 3.3V voltage regulator (one of the three ways to power the RF module!). The incoming messages from the RF module are displayed on the standard 20x2 LCD. The LCD is interfaced via I2C protocol, and is mounted directly onto the Proto-N2RF PCB. To the left of the LCD is a 5V I2C interface. This feature of the Proto-N2RF makes working with LCDs very convenient, by reducing long wires typically needed to interface the LCD.
NOTE: Not included as shown in this example is the LCD, wires, battery connection, Nano microcontroller and NRF24L01+PA+LNA. However, the deluxe package does include the standoffs, all header pins, female power jack, voltage regulator and smoothing capacitors.
Example Application #2 - Nano, NRF24L01+PA+LNA, accelerometer at 3.3V with a logic level shifter
This example shows how to interface a device (an accelerometer in this case) onto the 3.3V I2C bus. Although there are four other 3.3V I2C interfaces available to the right end of the PCB, in this example the accelerometer is interfaced to the 3.3V I2C near the middle of the board. To make the 3.3V device work with the 5V logic of the Nano microcontroller, a logic level shifter is required. For this reason the Proto-N2RF has the logic level shifter interface onboard. Finally note that both the 5V (six of them) and the 3.3V (five of them) I2C interfaces each have pull up resistors on the SDA and SCL lines. However, in this particular example these are not required as the accelerometer has these pull up resistors onboard.
NOTE: Not included as shown in this example is the accelerometer, wires, Nano microcontroller and NRF24L01+PA+LNA. However, the deluxe package does include the standoffs, all header pins, female power jack, logic level shifter, voltage regulator and smoothing capacitors.
Interface with any of the three common NRF24L01+ types!
Commonly, there are three types of the Nordic nRF24L01+ RF modules: the mini, the standard size, and the +PA+LNA. These three have different footprints, but the Proto-N2RF can accept them all!
This is the only board that properly mounts the large NRF24L01+PA+LNA, with two 1X2 Pin female header pins near the base of the antenna. This provides much needed support!
Deluxe Package (if selected)
The Deluxe Package includes all the required parts to configure any of the Proto-Series boards in multiple ways. This allows the user to realize the optimized layout and usage for their particular needs. The Deluxe package includes:
- 3 pcs female power jack (2.1mm x 5.5mm)
- 3pcs 2.54mm/0.1in 2-pin screw terminal
- 3pcs 2.54mm/0.1in 1x40 pin male header
- 50 pcs 2.54mm/0.1in 2-pin jumper caps
- 150 pcs standoff set (M3, brass, hex)
- 4 pcs 2.54mm/0.1in 1x2 pin female header
- 6 pcs 2.54mm/0.1in 1x4 pin female header
- 4 pcs 2.54mm/0.1in 1x6 pin female header
- 4 pcs 2.54mm/0.1in 1x15 pin female header
- 10 pcs 2.54mm/0.1in 2x4 pin female header
- 2 pcs 1.27mm/0.05in 1x8 pin female header
- 2 pcs 2.54mm/0.1in 2x40 pin male header
- 2 pcs 4-channel logic level shifter (with headers)
- 2 pcs 3.3V voltage regulator
- 4 pcs 10uF capacitor
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | 200.7mm long by 58.4mm wide, 1.6mm thick |
| Mounting hole | Fits M3 (3.2mm) hardware, with 6.4mm copper pad |
| Mounting hole spacing | 185.4mm and 43.2mm, centre to centre. Compatible with the PTSolns Proto-Full. |
| Pitch of tie-point | 2.54mm/0.1in (aka "100 thou") |
| Surface finish | Lead free HASL-RoHS |
Other Names
- Proto-N2RF
- PTS-00126-001
- PTS-00126-101
- PTS-00135-001
- PTS-00135-101
- PTS-00135-201