nanoCUL – the radio module for sending and receiving various 433 MHz protocols for your "smart house", for example on a CCU base or a Raspberry Pi on which FHEM or openHAB is installed.
We use an industrially manufactured board, which is equipped with a level converter for proper connection of the CC1101 radio module (no overload due to overvoltage), a pullup resistor for reception enhancement and a sandwiched control board corresponding to the Arduino Nano v3.
Reach your goal quickly
All necessary configuration steps for setup in FHEM, OpenHAB or at the CCU base can be found in our 19-page setup PDF, which will be sent to you by mail after purchase.
What can we do better?
- Illustrated PDF instructions for setup
- Polygon design 3D printing enclosure on request
- The best possible range with the right antenna
- Stable industrially manufactured circuit boards against breaking off the antenna
- Free choice of firmware with Arduino Nano compatible control board
- Service, service, service
Available options
Alignment and positioning have more influence on radio operation than the length of the antenna. However, since it is not always possible to place the antenna at the best possible position in the house, you can help with a better antenna. You have the choice between a compact angled antenna and the large rod antenna with connection cable and magnetic base for easier alignment.
For the following diagram, the antennas were to receive the signal of an IT radio remote control under the same, exemplary conditions. The antenna was aligned axially and radially to the remote control. Three measurements were performed in each case and the mean value of the RSSI (indicator for the received field strength) was formed.
Average RSSI for reception of 433MHz signal, the closer the value to zero, the better.
You can connect the radio module directly to the Raspberry Pi with the adapter, or use a cable to allow more freedom in the orientation of the antenna.
Alternatively, you can obtain a transparent heat shrinkable tubing that is shrunk on with a hot air stream of approx. 100°C.
Specification
CUL 433 MHz | Homematic / BidCoS | MAX! | FS20 | FHT | S300 | EM1000 | HMS | Hoermann | ESA2000 | Lacrosse TX2/TX3 | Intertechno | Somfy RTS |
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Receive | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | + | – |
Send | - | - | - | - | – | – | – | – | - | – | + | + |
rfmode | HomeMatic | MAX | slowrf (default setting) |
Legend: + very good, • low range (868MHz CUL recommended), – not supported
- Atmel ATMEGA328P Mini USB board
- CC1101 radio module in true 433 MHz version
- Level adjustment according to specification by means of level converter
- Antenna tuned to 433 MHz
- Status LED
- a-culfw
- SIGNALduino
The firmware can be updated at any time on the PC.
Service
After purchase, you will receive comprehensive instructions for setting up the CUL. The following base stations are considered on 17 pages:
- Windows 10 with FHEM
- Raspberry Pi with FHEM
- Raspberry Pi with openHABian
- CCU2/3 with CUxD (CCU1 only possible with FTDI option!)
If you need any help beyond that, please feel free to contact us!
DIY wall mount for our nanoCUL
A custom-fit wall mount for the 3D-printed housing of our nanoCULs was designed by one of our customers....
Friedhelm B. (verified owner) -
Runs great!