I’m not so interested in the projects themselves (although they’re very well done) as much as the RFM12 RF module (http://www.hoperf.com/pro/rfm12.html). Since the manufacturer is located in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, it makes it little awkward to order a few modules for testing.
Perhaps Sparkfun could consider carrying their module or perhaps someone knows of a more convenient distributor.
People have mentioned that you can do a minimum sample order of 10 from HopeRF and the price is $3 each. I tried asking for a sample quote, but they never responded to me. Probably because I didn’t give them a business e-mail.
I did get them from a dealer, but they only have the non-smd versions available. I’d rather have the SMD module if SFE can get it.
I’m not so interested in the projects themselves (although they’re very well done) as much as the RFM12 RF module (http://www.hoperf.com/pro/rfm12.html). Since the manufacturer is located in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, it makes it little awkward to order a few modules for testing.
Perhaps Sparkfun could consider carrying their module or perhaps someone knows of a more convenient distributor.
Any comments?
Yes you can purchase samples from them, however min order is 10 @ $3 down to $1 for qty 1000, which makes this a very resonably priced RF module, considering it’s functionality and range. also shipping is $20 so it’s worth getting a few other samples as well or get some other interest and do a purchase.
Email is tr@hoperf.com, my contact is James. You can pay via paypal, delivery take about 7-10 days (to Australia)
Another module you might be interested in is the RFM22 and RFM23 which is the new big brother to the RFM12 modules. These are $6ea in sample QTYs.
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