Problem using RFm69 lib no end by flash.initialize()

[andy-meyer]

Hi,

my problem is to use the RFM69HW with an Arduino MEGA 2560. I have checked this thread to https://lowpowerlab.com/forum/rf-range-antennas-rfm69-library/rmf69w-rfm69hw-and-arduino-mega-atmega2560-2560/. I have 2 RFM69HW and 2 Arduino MEGAs with the both problem.

My connection is (all connected with level shifter / converter):
RFM69W - Mega2560

GND  - GND
3,3V  - 3,3V from level-shifter and this is connected to MEGA2560 3,3V to
NSS   - D53 (SS)
SCK   - D52 (SCK)
MISO - D50 (MISO)
MOSI - D51 (MOSI)
DIO0 - D2 (INT0 on MEGA 2560 to)

I used all RFM69-Lib Samples and all work same, nothing.... So let talk about Struct_send.
I had only modified

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SPIFlash flash(8, 0xEF30); //EF40 for 16mbit windbond chip

to

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SPIFlash flash(53, 0xEF30); //EF40 for 16mbitwindbond chip

and

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#define FREQUENCY   RF69_433MHZ

to

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#define FREQUENCY   RF69_868MHZ

On Serial Console i only see:

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Transmitting at 868 Mhz...

So the problem is that the perform flash.initialize() don`t finished. After many minutes nothing. If i disconnect the 3,3V than is the follow message present "SPI Flash Init FAIL! (is chip present?)".

In the RFM69.h i also tested with modify

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#define RF69_SPI_CS     SS

to

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#define RF69_SPI_CS   53

.
Now im out of Idea`s.

My Questions are:
1) Is the wirering correct?
2) Is the DIDO with Intterupt D2 used by flash.initialize()? So i can limit the problem
3) How can i check witch chip is used (EF30 / EF40, i tested both)?
4) How can i debug / check the SPI chip is present / scanning ?

Many thanks for helping!!!
Regards, Andy

[Felix]

4) How can i debug / check the SPI chip is present / scanning ?

Do you know what the "SPI chip" refers to?
It's a physical chip which I don't think you even have. If not, you can completely remove the SPIFlash code, it's useless.

[DenisJ]

andy-meyer@ Do you solve the communication between arduino mega 2560 please ?
...is the R3 model ?

Thanks in advance
Denis