Running RTL_433_ESP on ESP32 without LoRa

[Drew Rogge]

Does anyone know if it's possible to run RTL_433 or RTL_433_ESP on an ESP32 or ESP8266 using a simple 433 MHz receiver like the SRX882? I have a bit of a problem with walls interfering with some of my sensors and I'd like to see if not using a LoRa module will get me better distance.

Reasons for using RTL_433 is it has a better output format and active development. The builtin WiFi is a reason for using an ESP. ESP8266 would be ok if I don't need the better performing ESP32.

Thanks for any info,

Drew

[H S]

check here:  https://docs.openmqttgateway.com/setitup/rf.html

[Drew Rogge]

Thanks, I had thought that the CC1101 was a LoRa module. Parts ordered and we'll see how it goes,

[Northern Man]

The Lilygo board could be a better choice, as it comes all on one board.  No soldering required.

[Drew Rogge]

Which Lilygo board? I'm currently using RTL_433_ESP 0jna Lilygo LoRa32 V2.1_1.6 which you think has about 1/2 the range of a board using a simple 433 module. If you are referring to the LoRa32 V2.1_1.6 is there another binary that use the board and RTL_433_ESP but doesn't use the 433MHz feature of the LoRa hardware? Sorry but I'm getting confused here.

Oh, and a BIG thank you for RTL_433_ESP! No more RPi.

Drew

[Northern Man]

I'm referring to the same board.

With the library it can use either the CC1101 Transceiver module or the SX127X transceiver module.  With both modules I find that the range is about 1/2 that you would get with the rtl_sdr dongle.  But the lower price per unit means you can run multiple units as needed.