Electric Potato
Well-known member
Hey guys,
I'm making a wireless MIDI controller involving two Teensy 3.1's, with one sending instructions to the other which then outputs midi via a standard cable to a computer, keyboard, etc. I've seen a couple different options at super different prices and was wondering if there are any considerations I should think about when looking at XBee, HC-05, and nrf24l01+ modules, the former being like 40-50 for two and the latter being a couple bucks for two. I need a range of a couple meters maximum, and speed isn't that important for the wireless part, (the receiving teensy will send midi stuff at 31250 based on whatever wireless commands roll in). I know they're different protocols, is there a reason to choose one over the other?
I've seen people using the nrf24l01+'s with success and will probably snag a pair, but I am curious as to whether I would have any reason to spring for some xbees in my pretty minor situation.
Thanks!
I'm making a wireless MIDI controller involving two Teensy 3.1's, with one sending instructions to the other which then outputs midi via a standard cable to a computer, keyboard, etc. I've seen a couple different options at super different prices and was wondering if there are any considerations I should think about when looking at XBee, HC-05, and nrf24l01+ modules, the former being like 40-50 for two and the latter being a couple bucks for two. I need a range of a couple meters maximum, and speed isn't that important for the wireless part, (the receiving teensy will send midi stuff at 31250 based on whatever wireless commands roll in). I know they're different protocols, is there a reason to choose one over the other?
I've seen people using the nrf24l01+'s with success and will probably snag a pair, but I am curious as to whether I would have any reason to spring for some xbees in my pretty minor situation.
Thanks!