M5Stack Cardputer ADV RF Module CC1101 433MHz & NRF24 2.4G Dual Chip, Enhanced Antenna, Auto Switching Hydra RF 424 PINGEQUA

M5Stack Cardputer ADV RF Module CC1101 433MHz & NRF24 2.4G Dual Chip, Enhanced Antenna, Auto Switching Hydra RF 424 PINGEQUA

$159.26

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Description

SPECIFICATIONS

Accessories Type: Chip/Modchip

Brand Name: DJKD

Choice: yes

Compatible Brand/Model: None

Electric: No

Electronic: no

High-concerned chemical: none

Model Number: Hydra 424 Module

Origin: Mainland China

With USB: No

is_customized: No

semi_Choice: yes

PINGEQUA LAB

Hydra RF 424 Pro

Dual-band CC1101 Sub-GHz & 2.4 GHz RF expansion Board for M5Stack Cardputer ADV.

CC1101 · 433 MHz

NRF24 · 2.4 GHz

⚡ Auto-Switch

A plug-and-play dual-band RF module for Cardputer ADV. Integrates CC1101 (Sub-GHz) and NRF24L01 (2.4 GHz) on one PCB with hardware auto-switching — no jumpers, no soldering, no custom code. Natively supported by Bruce firmware.

More resources: https://github.com/pingequalab/cardputer-adv-hydra-rf

⚠️ Firmware Notice

Bruce firmware v1.15 has a known bug.

In RF Scan on Cardputer ADV, pressing the next key (>) triggers a device reboot.

We recommend using v1.14 for stable operation. Please select v1.14 when downloading firmware.

This is a software issue only — hardware is unaffected. Contact us if you need help.

✅ v1.14 — Working

❌ v1.15 — Reboot

✨ Key Features

Feature	Description
🔄 Auto Dual-Band	Hardware mutual-exclusion — firmware activates one chip, the other is electronically isolated. No manual switching.
⚡ Stable Power Rail	ME6211 LDO + 100µF tantalum caps keep voltage clean during scan, sniff & replay.
📡 Tuned Antenna	Independent RF front-end per band with built-in high-gain antenna for better range and sensitivity.
🔧 Zero-Mod	Uses the standard 14-pin header. No soldering needed.
✅ Bruce Native	Set GPIO pins via WebUI — fully activated. No custom code needed.

🛠️ Setup Guide

Before using this expansion board, you need to configure the Cardputer ADV host's brucepins.conf file.

Please refer to the included manual or contact our store support for setup assistance.

🌍 Use Cases

Band	Applications
📻 Sub-GHz (CC1101)	Capture ISM signals: key fobs, garage remotes, sensors, weather stations Raw logging & replay for protocol analysis Frequency sweep across Sub-GHz spectrum LoRa & Z-Wave adjacent-band monitoring
📡 2.4 GHz (NRF24L01)	2.4 GHz spectrum visualization & interference analysis NRF24 protocol sniffing & channel hopping BLE adjacent-band monitoring

📊 Hydra RF Pro Series Comparison

Compare Hydra RF Development Boards

⚠️ Cardputer ADV host device is not included. Please confirm the Sub-GHz frequency allowed in your country before purchasing.

Module
Sub-GHz Band	433 MHz	868 MHz	915 MHz
Primary Regions	China, Japan Southeast Asia, EU	EU, UK Germany, France, Netherlands	USA, Canada Australia, Brazil
2.4GHz Module	NRF24L01
Compatible Host	M5Stack Cardputer ADV only
3D Printed Case	Included
Antenna	433 MHz + 2.4 GHz	868 MHz + 2.4 GHz	915 MHz + 2.4 GHz
Common Features	Long-range communication · Low power consumption · Open source · Auto-switch RF module

📦 Packing List

No.	Qty	Item
1	×1	Hydra RF 424 Pro Module
2	×2	Antenna
3	×1	3D Printed Case (1 set)
4	×1	Quick Start Guide

🔧 Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause	Fix
Module not detected	Config not updated in both locations	Edit SD card AND LittleFS, then reboot
Detected but no signal	Antenna not connected / loose	Fully tighten both SMA antennas
WebUI not accessible	Device not in WebUI mode	Go to Files → WebUI; reconnect Wi-Fi
Frequency options grayed out	RF module not set to CC1101	RF → Config → RF Module → select CC1101
Crashes during TX	Unstable host power	Ensure battery is fully charged
Changes lost after reboot	Edited wrong storage location	Save to both SD and LittleFS