# RFM69Pi **URL:** https://community.openenergymonitor.org/c/hardware/rfm69pi/36.md [Latest](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the RFM69Pi category](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/about-the-rfm69pi-category/307)
**Author:** [@glyn.hudson](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/glyn.hudson)\ **Replies:** 0
Raspberry Pi RFM69CW transceiver addon hat #RFM69Pi Resources RFM69Pi Firmware RFM69Pi Hardware Docs RFM69Pi Hardware Design RFM69Pi Forum Category --- ## [RFM69Pi not receiving data after fresh installation of emonCMS](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm69pi-not-receiving-data-after-fresh-installation-of-emoncms/28790)
**Author:** [@Heathy65](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Heathy65)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2025 22:19 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm69pi-not-receiving-data-after-fresh-installation-of-emoncms/28790 "2025-07-08T22:19:07Z")
Hi, I have the following setup which was working fine. emonTXv3 RaspberryPi 3B+ 1GB RFM69Pi (V3.1 January 15) I have downloaded emonSD-01Feb24.img onto a fresh microSD card. Whilst I am able to login to emonCMS I ca… --- ## [Debugging unreliable emonHub with RFM69](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/debugging-unreliable-emonhub-with-rfm69/28788)
**Author:** [@Guff666](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Guff666)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 June 2025 15:56 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/debugging-unreliable-emonhub-with-rfm69/28788 "2025-06-28T15:56:35Z")
I have a self-built Pi 3B with the latest RFM69 board and emonHub software. It acts as the RF I/f for my home setup. Originally, it had the old version of the RFM69 but I upgraded to the new protocol when the old board f… --- ## [Suddenly death of RFM69PI receiver](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/suddenly-death-of-rfm69pi-receiver/27780)
**Author:** [@Guff666](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Guff666)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [1 February 2025 16:47 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/suddenly-death-of-rfm69pi-receiver/27780 "2025-02-01T16:47:13Z")
My home has six emonTH sensors that connect back to a Pi with an RFM69 and the emonhub software. It then forwards sensor readings via MQTT to emonCMS and Home Assistant. All has been working fine for several years. Othe… --- ## [RFM69Pi - Which Raspberry Pi is supported?](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm69pi-which-raspberry-pi-is-supported/26190)
**Author:** [@Emiliano\_Maina](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Emiliano_Maina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 May 2024 13:44 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm69pi-which-raspberry-pi-is-supported/26190 "2024-05-25T13:44:23Z")
Hello, after 10 years working, my emonBase stopped to work. After multiple tests I realized the Raspberry Pi - Model B has gone. In order to not throw away my emonTx V3 system I need to buy a new Raspberry Pi. Which … --- ## [Where to begin?](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/where-to-begin/24599)
**Author:** [@The\_Fifth\_for\_you](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/The_Fifth_for_you)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 November 2023 14:52 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/where-to-begin/24599 "2023-11-04T14:52:57Z")
Hi All, I want to monitor hot water consumption and wanted a system I can host myself, so no recurrent cost for a provider. In my research I found OpenEnergy Monitor. I also found that some subwater meters have a pulse… --- ## [Help with versions of code on the RFM69Pi](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/help-with-versions-of-code-on-the-rfm69pi/24169)
**Author:** [@stuart](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/stuart)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [12 September 2023 10:54 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/help-with-versions-of-code-on-the-rfm69pi/24169 "2023-09-12T10:54:57Z")
Hi all. I need to review my aging OeM system (approx. 5 years old now) its all working fine, but its still running on a Rasp Pi 2B with an RFM69Pi V3 board. I’m slowly moving all my Raspberry Pi projects over to a sing… --- ## [ATTiny84 + JeeLib + ATTinyCore: rf12\_sendWait(2) hangs](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/attiny84-jeelib-attinycore-rf12-sendwait-2-hangs/23504)
**Author:** [@brandock](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/brandock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 May 2023 23:53 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/attiny84-jeelib-attinycore-rf12-sendwait-2-hangs/23504 "2023-05-04T23:53:16Z")
Summary: I’m looking for help with RFM69CW radios waking up an ATTiny84 after JeeLib puts the MCU in standby mode with rf12\_sendWait(2). It works with a very old core, but I need help getting it to work with ATTinyCore. … --- ## [Updating an emonBase (previous rfm69pi version) to LPL](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/updating-an-emonbase-previous-rfm69pi-version-to-lpl/23479)
**Author:** [@rupert](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/rupert)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2023 14:10 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/updating-an-emonbase-previous-rfm69pi-version-to-lpl/23479 "2023-04-26T14:10:49Z")
Firstly, I apologise for another problem request for help! I have a DIY emonBase made up of a Raspberry Pi 3 and an OEM RFM69Pi V3 module. At the moment the RFM69Pi is programmed for the JeeLabs Native format (rfm69n). … --- ## [Flash image to Moteino USB device](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/flash-image-to-moteino-usb-device/22694)
**Author:** [@brandock](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/brandock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2023 04:23 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/flash-image-to-moteino-usb-device/22694 "2023-01-31T04:23:43Z")
Here’s a related question. I have been testing using a Moteino USB to act as an RFP69Pi. Thus far I’ve been loading the RFM69Pi firmware onto the Moteino using the Arduino IDE. I’m wondering, since the “Update Firmware O… --- ## [Not in Sync Error - RFM69Pi with emonCMS v11.3.0 Admin Firmware Update](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/not-in-sync-error-rfm69pi-with-emoncms-v11-3-0-admin-firmware-update/22688)
**Author:** [@brandock](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/brandock)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2023 15:50 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/not-in-sync-error-rfm69pi-with-emoncms-v11-3-0-admin-firmware-update/22688 "2023-01-29T15:50:30Z")
I updated to emonCMS stable release v11.3.0 and I am trying to update an RFM69Pi hat to the new LPL firmware using the Admin \> Update \> Update Firmware Only tool. I get the programmer not in sync error from avrdude. I … --- ## [Rfm12 fails to work in new Pi](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm12-fails-to-work-in-new-pi/21857)
**Author:** [@nigeldodd](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/nigeldodd)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [15 November 2022 14:06 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm12-fails-to-work-in-new-pi/21857 "2022-11-15T14:06:49Z")
I had a working system with the 2017 distro on an old Pi that has just 26 pins and where a rfm12 was connected to the block nearest the corner of the Pi and the board facing in. It still works when I return the rfm12 to … --- ## [RFM69pi project - my latest motherboard is oddly unstable](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm69pi-project-my-latest-motherboard-is-oddly-unstable/21705)
**Author:** [@mburden](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/mburden)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [5 November 2022 10:55 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm69pi-project-my-latest-motherboard-is-oddly-unstable/21705 "2022-11-05T10:55:39Z")
I’ve been building radiator controller using the RFM69pi which has been working well. It uses: 3 - DS18B20 2 - PWM outputs for fans 2 - Flow sensor 2 - Relays to control power and ball valve Runs of 12V with a 5V a… --- ## [Red LED always on - is it dead?](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/red-led-always-on-is-it-dead/21597)
**Author:** [@mburden](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/mburden)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [18 October 2022 21:08 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/red-led-always-on-is-it-dead/21597 "2022-10-18T21:08:21Z")
Hi, I was building an RMF69Pi onto my mini motherboard and testing it when I may have touched another mini board against the power connectors possibly causing a very breif short although I didn’t touch the actual RMF69P… --- ## [Could use a little help debugging my DIY RFM2Pi](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/could-use-a-little-help-debugging-my-diy-rfm2pi/21120)
**Author:** [@brandon3055](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/brandon3055)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2022 00:13 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/could-use-a-little-help-debugging-my-diy-rfm2pi/21120 "2022-08-20T00:13:38Z")
Hello! I almost finished building an energy monitor setup using an emonTx v4 and an RFM2Pi. I still need to work out the correct burden resistors for my CTs and do some calibration. But other than that the Tx v4 seems … --- ## [RFM2Pi group and node id not stored after power down](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm2pi-group-and-node-id-not-stored-after-power-down/19878)
**Author:** [@mburden](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/mburden)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2022 14:53 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm2pi-group-and-node-id-not-stored-after-power-down/19878 "2022-02-27T14:53:52Z")
I just amending the firmware on the RFM69Pi (V3.1) and have noticed that the Node ID and GROUP ID is not stored after power down whilst the frequency is. The code would suggest the RF12Config structure should be stored i… --- ## [Different GPIO / TTY](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/different-gpio-tty/18314)
**Author:** [@ramcq](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/ramcq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2021 10:59 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/different-gpio-tty/18314 "2021-08-06T10:59:44Z")
Hi folks, I am planning to run various things on one Raspberry Pi with an SSD, so I am looking at running Fedora as a “host distro”, and the different things as Docker containers, including emonCMS and a new container fo… --- ## [EmonBase + EmonTx - Can't get any readings](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emonbase-emontx-cant-get-any-readings/18079)
**Author:** [@Pancakes](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Pancakes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2021 21:50 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emonbase-emontx-cant-get-any-readings/18079 "2021-07-05T21:50:18Z")
Hi, I got a used EmonTx and RFM69Pi V3 paired with a Raspberry Pi 1 a very long time ago. I have a project I could use this for, so I stuck the RFM69Pi V3 on a Pi3 and installed the latest stable image I can get to eve… --- ## [Can I Use This For MQTT?](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/can-i-use-this-for-mqtt/16756)
**Author:** [@m3ld4r10n](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/m3ld4r10n)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2021 14:37 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/can-i-use-this-for-mqtt/16756 "2021-02-04T14:37:12Z")
Hi Community, Pretty green here but will be thankful if anyone could assist! TL;DR: I have what looks like the RFM69CW which comes presoldered onto the emonpi. Can I use this to send out LWRF messages from MQTT so I c… --- ## [Very low signal range](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/very-low-signal-range/16530)
**Author:** [@boris](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/boris)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2021 17:07 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/very-low-signal-range/16530 "2021-01-15T17:07:20Z")
Hey ! I’ve bought an emonTX an a RFM69pi that I’ve plugged in a pi zero W. Everything works fine at very close range but signal range is abysmal otherwise: I only get garbage on the pi’s serial port past ~8 meters with … --- ## [Boosting the wireless range](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/boosting-the-wireless-range/15779)
**Author:** [@Guff666](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Guff666)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [22 October 2020 14:08 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/boosting-the-wireless-range/15779 "2020-10-22T14:08:50Z")
I’ve just installed two emonTH sensors. One accesses the emonBase easily, but the other doesn’t reach the emonBase if it is located where I want it to be: I have to move it closer. Ideally, I want the emonBase to be whe… --- ## [Rfm69pi](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm69pi/15543)
**Author:** [@Kaitlyn\_Collier](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Kaitlyn_Collier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2020 20:22 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm69pi/15543 "2020-09-28T20:22:53Z")
Hi there. I have an Arduino Uno, with the EmonTX Shield on top of it, transmitting 433MHz. I also have a Raspberry Pi 3, and the SD card from OpenEnergyMonitor. I’m wondering if there is a sample code for the Raspberry P… --- ## [RFM 433MHz Installation](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm-433mhz-installation/14873)
**Author:** [@Kaitlyn\_Collier](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/Kaitlyn_Collier)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [26 July 2020 22:18 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm-433mhz-installation/14873 "2020-07-26T22:18:19Z")
Hello, what i have right now is an Arduino Uno, emonTX Arduino Shield, Raspberry Pi 3, and the RFM modules, I purchased the RFM module after I already had my emonTX arduino shield (I was going to Serially transmit data o… --- ## [Need Gerber files for RFM69PI (v3)](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/need-gerber-files-for-rfm69pi-v3/13039)
**Author:** [@natnek](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/natnek)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [20 January 2020 20:19 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/need-gerber-files-for-rfm69pi-v3/13039 "2020-01-20T20:19:42Z")
Hi Guy;s I am looking for the Gerber files for the RFM69PI (v3) there not on the github, only the hardware design files are there. Regards. Dennis --- ## [RFM69Pi and RTL\_433](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm69pi-and-rtl-433/11880)
**Author:** [@leshark84](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/leshark84)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 September 2019 11:09 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm69pi-and-rtl-433/11880 "2019-09-07T11:09:13Z")
Good Morning, I’m currently using an eMonTx3 and Raspberry Pi 3 B with and RFM69Pi module to record energy stats from my mains supply. Additionally I have an external USB Nooelec NESDR tuned to 433.92MHz capturing and d… --- ## [Need help diagnosing RFM69PI Radio Communications](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/need-help-diagnosing-rfm69pi-radio-communications/11431)
**Author:** [@dwd](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/dwd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [17 July 2019 18:50 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/need-help-diagnosing-rfm69pi-radio-communications/11431 "2019-07-17T18:50:19Z")
I have dug out a RFM69PI I bought a while ago (which I’m sure worked) and put it into a new Raspberry Pi 2. I have written a small program to read the serial port and all is good. I can send the “v” command and I get ba… --- ## [Upgrade firmware hangs](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/upgrade-firmware-hangs/8793)
**Author:** [@mburden](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/mburden)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 October 2018 21:59 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/upgrade-firmware-hangs/8793 "2018-10-10T21:59:32Z")
I need to load some changes I’ve made to firmware. The instructions say # Grab latest firmware for RFM69Pi and perform the upload via serial $ git clone https://github.com/openenergymonitor/RFM2Pi.git $ cd RFM2Pi/firmw… --- ## [On-going supplies for 868 MHz radio?](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/on-going-supplies-for-868-mhz-radio/6712)
**Author:** [@OffGridder](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/OffGridder)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [23 July 2018 17:13 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/on-going-supplies-for-868-mhz-radio/6712 "2018-07-23T17:13:57Z")
I have a set-up with 4 x emonTx and 1 x RFM12Pi and 1 x RFM69Pi - all 868MHz. I now want to enlarge the system with one or two more emonTx boxes and one or two more receivers. It will be easier if I can remain standard… --- ## [RFM69PI V3 Output data decoding](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm69pi-v3-output-data-decoding/3477)
**Author:** [@StefanH](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/StefanH)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [12 July 2018 22:10 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/rfm69pi-v3-output-data-decoding/3477 "2018-07-12T22:10:47Z")
Hello all, I am new to the Community so at first I would like to thank you for the great forum and the great ideas and products. I bought a RFM69PI V3 and I am using it on an Raspberry PI3. I build TinyTX nodes with a … --- ## [emonTx Node Communicates to one RFM69Pi, but not another](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emontx-node-communicates-to-one-rfm69pi-but-not-another/7771)
**Author:** [@brandock](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/u/brandock)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2018 21:19 UTC](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/t/emontx-node-communicates-to-one-rfm69pi-but-not-another/7771 "2018-06-30T21:19:59Z")
I have two RFM69Pis on two separate Raspberry Pis. Both Pis are located in physically the same location. Both RFM69Pis are working and getting data from all my nodes, except for my emonTx on node 10, which is showing up … [Next page](https://community.openenergymonitor.org/c/hardware/rfm69pi/36.md?page=1)