LILYGO T-Embed CC1101 Review
31 Jan 2025
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The LILYGO T-Embed CC1101 is a versatile development board tailored for IoT enthusiasts and wireless communication projects. It features the powerful ESP32-S3 Dual-core LX7 microcontroller, which supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but its highlight is the integration of the CC1101 sub-GHz transceiver, enabling long-range, low-power communication across multiple frequency bands. The board also includes a vibrant 1.9-inch IPS color display, NFC capabilities via a PN532 chip, and additional sensors like an infrared transceiver and microphone. With its combination of connectivity options, memory, and built-in peripherals, the T-Embed CC1101 is an excellent choice for projects requiring robust wireless communication in remote or energy-constrained environments.
LILYGO T-Embed CC1101 has been out of stock for some time. The good news is that OpenELAB has already got LILYGO T-Embed CC1101 in stock.
Today we're going to take a look at the LILYGO T-Embed CC1101.
LILYGO T-Embed CC1101 Hardware
Outward
LILYGO T-Embed CC1101 comes with a magnetic back cover and the antenna is designed on the top.
Specifications
| 1.9 inch ST7789V IPS color TFT LCD | Details |
|---|---|
| MCU | ESP32-S3 Dual-core LX7 microprocessor |
| Flash | 16MB |
| Programming Platform | Arduino-ide, ESP-IDF |
| RSRAM | 8MB |
| Onboard functions | Reset + Boot Button, IR Transmit & Receive |
| Bat voltage detection | IO04 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, BLE 5 |
| Interface | SPI |
| Drive Chip | ST7789V |
| Resolution | 170(H)RGBx 320(V) |
How to Enter Download Mode
and hold the BOOT key in the middle of the encoder without releasing it
Click the RST button on the back and release
Finally, release the BOOT key
How to Download a Program
Open the
Flash Download Tools tool and select from the following figure
Select the program you want to download and click
Start key to download it as shown in the image below
Click the
RST button to restart the device when the download is complete.Power Up After Shutdown
When the device is turned off, you can turn it on by inserting a USB. Of course, you can also
long press the power button on the back of the device.
LILYGO T-Embed CC1101 Software
First Use
First use the LILYGO T-Embed CC1101 . We need to connect the device to a USB power source to turn it on like this.
Or, you can find the power button under the bettery
How to Configure Wifi with EspTouch
Download EspTouch software
Enter EspTouch on your phone. Please note that your phone must be connected to WIIF first (not 5G), then click EspTouch
Enter the WIFI password on your phone; the device should be in the WIFI interface
Click Confirm on your phone; click Config on your device; then wait for the network configuration to succeed
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