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Dependents:   ISEN_RF24Network_Node_01 ISEN_RF24Network_Node_02

Revision:
2:3bdf0d9bb71f
Parent:
0:bb74812ac6bb
Child:
3:e94be00fd19e
--- a/RF24.h	Mon Jul 06 05:16:37 2015 +0000
+++ b/RF24.h	Thu Nov 05 05:40:23 2015 +0000
@@ -1,133 +1,3 @@
-/*
-    Copyright (c) 2007 Stefan Engelke <mbox@stefanengelke.de>
-
-    Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person 
-    obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation 
-    files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without 
-    restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, 
-    modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies 
-    of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is 
-    furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
-
-    The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be 
-    included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
-
-    THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, 
-    EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF 
-    MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND 
-    NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT 
-    HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, 
-    WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, 
-    OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER 
-    DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
-*/
-
-/* Memory Map */
-#define CONFIG      0x00
-#define EN_AA       0x01
-#define EN_RXADDR   0x02
-#define SETUP_AW    0x03
-#define SETUP_RETR  0x04
-#define RF_CH       0x05
-#define RF_SETUP    0x06
-#define STATUS      0x07
-#define OBSERVE_TX  0x08
-#define CD          0x09
-#define RX_ADDR_P0  0x0A
-#define RX_ADDR_P1  0x0B
-#define RX_ADDR_P2  0x0C
-#define RX_ADDR_P3  0x0D
-#define RX_ADDR_P4  0x0E
-#define RX_ADDR_P5  0x0F
-#define TX_ADDR     0x10
-#define RX_PW_P0    0x11
-#define RX_PW_P1    0x12
-#define RX_PW_P2    0x13
-#define RX_PW_P3    0x14
-#define RX_PW_P4    0x15
-#define RX_PW_P5    0x16
-#define FIFO_STATUS 0x17
-#define DYNPD       0x1C
-#define FEATURE     0x1D
-
-/* Bit Mnemonics */
-#define MASK_RX_DR  6
-#define MASK_TX_DS  5
-#define MASK_MAX_RT 4
-#define EN_CRC      3
-#define CRCO        2
-#define PWR_UP      1
-#define PRIM_RX     0
-#define ENAA_P5     5
-#define ENAA_P4     4
-#define ENAA_P3     3
-#define ENAA_P2     2
-#define ENAA_P1     1
-#define ENAA_P0     0
-#define ERX_P5      5
-#define ERX_P4      4
-#define ERX_P3      3
-#define ERX_P2      2
-#define ERX_P1      1
-#define ERX_P0      0
-#define AW          0
-#define ARD         4
-#define ARC         0
-#define PLL_LOCK    4
-#define RF_DR       3
-#define RF_PWR      6
-#define RX_DR       6
-#define TX_DS       5
-#define MAX_RT      4
-#define RX_P_NO     1
-#define TX_FULL     0
-#define PLOS_CNT    4
-#define ARC_CNT     0
-#define TX_REUSE    6
-#define FIFO_FULL   5
-#define TX_EMPTY    4
-#define RX_FULL     1
-#define RX_EMPTY    0
-#define DPL_P5      5
-#define DPL_P4      4
-#define DPL_P3      3
-#define DPL_P2      2
-#define DPL_P1      1
-#define DPL_P0      0
-#define EN_DPL      2
-#define EN_ACK_PAY  1
-#define EN_DYN_ACK  0
-
-/* Instruction Mnemonics */
-#define R_REGISTER    0x00
-#define W_REGISTER    0x20
-#define REGISTER_MASK 0x1F
-#define ACTIVATE      0x50
-#define R_RX_PL_WID   0x60
-#define R_RX_PAYLOAD  0x61
-#define W_TX_PAYLOAD  0xA0
-#define W_ACK_PAYLOAD 0xA8
-#define FLUSH_TX      0xE1
-#define FLUSH_RX      0xE2
-#define REUSE_TX_PL   0xE3
-#define NOP           0xFF
-
-/* Non-P omissions */
-#define LNA_HCURR   0
-
-/* P model memory Map */
-#define RPD         0x09
-
-/* P model bit Mnemonics */
-#define RF_DR_LOW   5
-#define RF_DR_HIGH  3
-#define RF_PWR_LOW  1
-#define RF_PWR_HIGH 2
-
-#define HIGH        1
-#define LOW         0
-#define _BV(n) (1 << n)
-
 /*
  Copyright (C) 2011 J. Coliz <maniacbug@ymail.com>
 
@@ -145,8 +15,16 @@
 #ifndef __RF24_H__
 #define __RF24_H__
 
+#include "RF24_config.h"
+
+#define HIGH        1
+#define LOW         0
+
 #include <mbed.h>
 
+
+
+
 /**
  * Power Amplifier level.
  *
@@ -175,20 +53,906 @@
 class RF24
 {
 private:
-  DigitalOut ce_pin; /**< "Chip Enable" pin, activates the RX or TX role */
-  DigitalOut csn_pin; /**< SPI Chip select */
-  bool wide_band; /* 2Mbs data rate in use? */
+
+  SPI spi;
+  Timer mainTimer;
+  DigitalOut  ce_pin; /**< "Chip Enable" pin, activates the RX or TX role */
+  DigitalOut  csn_pin; /**< SPI Chip select */
+  
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   bool p_variant; /* False for RF24L01 and true for RF24L01P */
   uint8_t payload_size; /**< Fixed size of payloads */
-  bool ack_payload_available; /**< Whether there is an ack payload waiting */
-  bool dynamic_payloads_enabled; /**< Whether dynamic payloads are enabled. */ 
-  uint8_t ack_payload_length; /**< Dynamic size of pending ack payload. */
-  uint64_t pipe0_reading_address; /**< Last address set on pipe 0 for reading. */
-  SPI spi;
-  Timer mainTimer;
+  bool dynamic_payloads_enabled; /**< Whether dynamic payloads are enabled. */
+  uint8_t pipe0_reading_address[5]; /**< Last address set on pipe 0 for reading. */
+  uint8_t addr_width; /**< The address width to use - 3,4 or 5 bytes. */
+  uint32_t txRxDelay; /**< Var for adjusting delays depending on datarate */
+  
 
 protected:
   /**
+   * SPI transactions
+   *
+   * Common code for SPI transactions including CSN toggle
+   *
+   */
+  inline void beginTransaction();
+
+  inline void endTransaction();
+
+public:
+
+  /**
+   * @name Primary public interface
+   *
+   *  These are the main methods you need to operate the chip
+   */
+  /**@{*/
+
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+  RF24(PinName miso, PinName mosi, PinName sck, PinName _cepin, PinName _csnpin);
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+
+  /**
+   * Begin operation of the chip
+   * 
+   * Call this in setup(), before calling any other methods.
+   * @code radio.begin() @endcode
+   */
+  bool begin(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Start listening on the pipes opened for reading.
+   *
+   * 1. Be sure to call openReadingPipe() first.  
+   * 2. Do not call write() while in this mode, without first calling stopListening().
+   * 3. Call available() to check for incoming traffic, and read() to get it. 
+   *  
+   * @code
+   * Open reading pipe 1 using address CCCECCCECC
+   *  
+   * byte address[] = { 0xCC,0xCE,0xCC,0xCE,0xCC };
+   * radio.openReadingPipe(1,address);
+   * radio.startListening();
+   * @endcode
+   */
+  void startListening(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Stop listening for incoming messages, and switch to transmit mode.
+   *
+   * Do this before calling write().
+   * @code
+   * radio.stopListening();
+   * radio.write(&data,sizeof(data));
+   * @endcode
+   */
+  void stopListening(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Check whether there are bytes available to be read
+   * @code
+   * if(radio.available()){
+   *   radio.read(&data,sizeof(data));
+   * }
+   * @endcode
+   * @return True if there is a payload available, false if none is
+   */
+  bool available(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Read the available payload
+   *
+   * The size of data read is the fixed payload size, see getPayloadSize()
+   *
+   * @note I specifically chose 'void*' as a data type to make it easier
+   * for beginners to use.  No casting needed.
+   *
+   * @note No longer boolean. Use available to determine if packets are
+   * available. Interrupt flags are now cleared during reads instead of
+   * when calling available().
+   *
+   * @param buf Pointer to a buffer where the data should be written
+   * @param len Maximum number of bytes to read into the buffer
+   *
+   * @code
+   * if(radio.available()){
+   *   radio.read(&data,sizeof(data));
+   * }
+   * @endcode
+   * @return No return value. Use available().
+   */
+  void read( void* buf, uint8_t len );
+
+  /**
+   * Be sure to call openWritingPipe() first to set the destination
+   * of where to write to.
+   *
+   * This blocks until the message is successfully acknowledged by
+   * the receiver or the timeout/retransmit maxima are reached.  In
+   * the current configuration, the max delay here is 60-70ms.
+   *
+   * The maximum size of data written is the fixed payload size, see
+   * getPayloadSize().  However, you can write less, and the remainder
+   * will just be filled with zeroes.
+   *
+   * TX/RX/RT interrupt flags will be cleared every time write is called
+   *
+   * @param buf Pointer to the data to be sent
+   * @param len Number of bytes to be sent
+   *
+   * @code
+   * radio.stopListening();
+   * radio.write(&data,sizeof(data));
+   * @endcode
+   * @return True if the payload was delivered successfully false if not
+   */
+  bool write( const void* buf, uint8_t len );
+
+  /**
+   * New: Open a pipe for writing via byte array. Old addressing format retained
+   * for compatibility.
+   *
+   * Only one writing pipe can be open at once, but you can change the address
+   * you'll write to. Call stopListening() first.
+   *
+   * Addresses are assigned via a byte array, default is 5 byte address length
+s   *
+   * @code
+   *   uint8_t addresses[][6] = {"1Node","2Node"};
+   *   radio.openWritingPipe(addresses[0]);
+   * @endcode
+   * @code
+   *  uint8_t address[] = { 0xCC,0xCE,0xCC,0xCE,0xCC };
+   *  radio.openWritingPipe(address);
+   *  address[0] = 0x33;
+   *  radio.openReadingPipe(1,address);
+   * @endcode
+   * @see setAddressWidth
+   *
+   * @param address The address of the pipe to open. Coordinate these pipe
+   * addresses amongst nodes on the network.
+   */
+
+  void openWritingPipe(const uint8_t *address);
+
+  /**
+   * Open a pipe for reading
+   *
+   * Up to 6 pipes can be open for reading at once.  Open all the required
+   * reading pipes, and then call startListening().
+   *
+   * @see openWritingPipe
+   * @see setAddressWidth
+   *
+   * @note Pipes 0 and 1 will store a full 5-byte address. Pipes 2-5 will technically 
+   * only store a single byte, borrowing up to 4 additional bytes from pipe #1 per the
+   * assigned address width.
+   * @warning Pipes 1-5 should share the same address, except the first byte.
+   * Only the first byte in the array should be unique, e.g.
+   * @code
+   *   uint8_t addresses[][6] = {"1Node","2Node"};
+   *   openReadingPipe(1,addresses[0]);
+   *   openReadingPipe(2,addresses[1]);
+   * @endcode
+   *
+   * @warning Pipe 0 is also used by the writing pipe.  So if you open
+   * pipe 0 for reading, and then startListening(), it will overwrite the
+   * writing pipe.  Ergo, do an openWritingPipe() again before write().
+   *
+   * @param number Which pipe# to open, 0-5.
+   * @param address The 24, 32 or 40 bit address of the pipe to open.
+   */
+
+  void openReadingPipe(uint8_t number, const uint8_t *address);
+
+   /**@}*/
+  /**
+   * @name Advanced Operation
+   *
+   *  Methods you can use to drive the chip in more advanced ways
+   */
+  /**@{*/
+
+  /**
+   * Print a giant block of debugging information to stdout
+   *
+   * @warning Does nothing if stdout is not defined.  See fdevopen in stdio.h
+   * The printf.h file is included with the library for Arduino.
+   * @code
+   * #include <printf.h>
+   * setup(){
+   *  Serial.begin(115200);
+   *  printf_begin();
+   *  ...
+   * }
+   * @endcode
+   */
+  void printDetails(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Test whether there are bytes available to be read in the
+   * FIFO buffers. 
+   *
+   * @param[out] pipe_num Which pipe has the payload available
+   *  
+   * @code
+   * uint8_t pipeNum;
+   * if(radio.available(&pipeNum)){
+   *   radio.read(&data,sizeof(data));
+   *   Serial.print("Got data on pipe");
+   *   Serial.println(pipeNum);
+   * }
+   * @endcode
+   * @return True if there is a payload available, false if none is
+   */
+  bool available(uint8_t* pipe_num);
+
+  /**
+   * Check if the radio needs to be read. Can be used to prevent data loss
+   * @return True if all three 32-byte radio buffers are full
+   */
+  bool rxFifoFull();
+
+  /**
+   * Enter low-power mode
+   *
+   * To return to normal power mode, call powerUp().
+   *
+   * @note After calling startListening(), a basic radio will consume about 13.5mA
+   * at max PA level.
+   * During active transmission, the radio will consume about 11.5mA, but this will
+   * be reduced to 26uA (.026mA) between sending.
+   * In full powerDown mode, the radio will consume approximately 900nA (.0009mA)   
+   *
+   * @code
+   * radio.powerDown();
+   * avr_enter_sleep_mode(); // Custom function to sleep the device
+   * radio.powerUp();
+   * @endcode
+   */
+  void powerDown(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Leave low-power mode - required for normal radio operation after calling powerDown()
+   * 
+   * To return to low power mode, call powerDown().
+   * @note This will take up to 5ms for maximum compatibility 
+   */
+  void powerUp(void) ;
+
+  /**
+  * Write for single NOACK writes. Optionally disables acknowledgements/autoretries for a single write.
+  *
+  * @note enableDynamicAck() must be called to enable this feature
+  *
+  * Can be used with enableAckPayload() to request a response
+  * @see enableDynamicAck()
+  * @see setAutoAck()
+  * @see write()
+  *
+  * @param buf Pointer to the data to be sent
+  * @param len Number of bytes to be sent
+  * @param multicast Request ACK (0), NOACK (1)
+  */
+  bool write( const void* buf, uint8_t len, const bool multicast );
+
+  /**
+   * This will not block until the 3 FIFO buffers are filled with data.
+   * Once the FIFOs are full, writeFast will simply wait for success or
+   * timeout, and return 1 or 0 respectively. From a user perspective, just
+   * keep trying to send the same data. The library will keep auto retrying
+   * the current payload using the built in functionality.
+   * @warning It is important to never keep the nRF24L01 in TX mode and FIFO full for more than 4ms at a time. If the auto
+   * retransmit is enabled, the nRF24L01 is never in TX mode long enough to disobey this rule. Allow the FIFO
+   * to clear by issuing txStandBy() or ensure appropriate time between transmissions.
+   *
+   * @code
+   * Example (Partial blocking):
+   *
+   *            radio.writeFast(&buf,32);  // Writes 1 payload to the buffers
+   *            txStandBy();               // Returns 0 if failed. 1 if success. Blocks only until MAX_RT timeout or success. Data flushed on fail.
+   *
+   *            radio.writeFast(&buf,32);  // Writes 1 payload to the buffers
+   *            txStandBy(1000);           // Using extended timeouts, returns 1 if success. Retries failed payloads for 1 seconds before returning 0.
+   * @endcode
+   *
+   * @see txStandBy()
+   * @see write()
+   * @see writeBlocking()
+   *
+   * @param buf Pointer to the data to be sent
+   * @param len Number of bytes to be sent
+   * @return True if the payload was delivered successfully false if not
+   */
+  bool writeFast( const void* buf, uint8_t len );
+
+  /**
+  * WriteFast for single NOACK writes. Disables acknowledgements/autoretries for a single write.
+  *
+  * @note enableDynamicAck() must be called to enable this feature
+  * @see enableDynamicAck()
+  * @see setAutoAck()
+  *
+  * @param buf Pointer to the data to be sent
+  * @param len Number of bytes to be sent
+  * @param multicast Request ACK (0) or NOACK (1)
+  */
+  bool writeFast( const void* buf, uint8_t len, const bool multicast );
+
+  /**
+   * This function extends the auto-retry mechanism to any specified duration.
+   * It will not block until the 3 FIFO buffers are filled with data.
+   * If so the library will auto retry until a new payload is written
+   * or the user specified timeout period is reached.
+   * @warning It is important to never keep the nRF24L01 in TX mode and FIFO full for more than 4ms at a time. If the auto
+   * retransmit is enabled, the nRF24L01 is never in TX mode long enough to disobey this rule. Allow the FIFO
+   * to clear by issuing txStandBy() or ensure appropriate time between transmissions.
+   *
+   * @code
+   * Example (Full blocking):
+   *
+   *            radio.writeBlocking(&buf,32,1000); //Wait up to 1 second to write 1 payload to the buffers
+   *            txStandBy(1000);                   //Wait up to 1 second for the payload to send. Return 1 if ok, 0 if failed.
+   *                                               //Blocks only until user timeout or success. Data flushed on fail.
+   * @endcode
+   * @note If used from within an interrupt, the interrupt should be disabled until completion, and sei(); called to enable millis().
+   * @see txStandBy()
+   * @see write()
+   * @see writeFast()
+   *
+   * @param buf Pointer to the data to be sent
+   * @param len Number of bytes to be sent
+   * @param timeout User defined timeout in milliseconds.
+   * @return True if the payload was loaded into the buffer successfully false if not
+   */
+  bool writeBlocking( const void* buf, uint8_t len, uint32_t timeout );
+
+  /**
+   * This function should be called as soon as transmission is finished to
+   * drop the radio back to STANDBY-I mode. If not issued, the radio will
+   * remain in STANDBY-II mode which, per the data sheet, is not a recommended
+   * operating mode.
+   *
+   * @note When transmitting data in rapid succession, it is still recommended by
+   * the manufacturer to drop the radio out of TX or STANDBY-II mode if there is
+   * time enough between sends for the FIFOs to empty. This is not required if auto-ack
+   * is enabled.
+   *
+   * Relies on built-in auto retry functionality.
+   *
+   * @code
+   * Example (Partial blocking):
+   *
+   *            radio.writeFast(&buf,32);
+   *            radio.writeFast(&buf,32);
+   *            radio.writeFast(&buf,32);  //Fills the FIFO buffers up
+   *            bool ok = txStandBy();     //Returns 0 if failed. 1 if success.
+   *                                       //Blocks only until MAX_RT timeout or success. Data flushed on fail.
+   * @endcode
+   * @see txStandBy(unsigned long timeout)
+   * @return True if transmission is successful
+   *
+   */
+   bool txStandBy();
+
+  /**
+   * This function allows extended blocking and auto-retries per a user defined timeout
+   * @code
+   *    Fully Blocking Example:
+   *
+   *            radio.writeFast(&buf,32);
+   *            radio.writeFast(&buf,32);
+   *            radio.writeFast(&buf,32);   //Fills the FIFO buffers up
+   *            bool ok = txStandBy(1000);  //Returns 0 if failed after 1 second of retries. 1 if success.
+   *                                        //Blocks only until user defined timeout or success. Data flushed on fail.
+   * @endcode
+   * @note If used from within an interrupt, the interrupt should be disabled until completion, and sei(); called to enable millis().
+   * @param timeout Number of milliseconds to retry failed payloads
+   * @return True if transmission is successful
+   *
+   */
+   bool txStandBy(uint32_t timeout, bool startTx = 0);
+
+  /**
+   * Write an ack payload for the specified pipe
+   *
+   * The next time a message is received on @p pipe, the data in @p buf will
+   * be sent back in the acknowledgement.
+   * @see enableAckPayload()
+   * @see enableDynamicPayloads()
+   * @warning Only three of these can be pending at any time as there are only 3 FIFO buffers.<br> Dynamic payloads must be enabled.
+   * @note Ack payloads are handled automatically by the radio chip when a payload is received. Users should generally
+   * write an ack payload as soon as startListening() is called, so one is available when a regular payload is received.
+   * @note Ack payloads are dynamic payloads. This only works on pipes 0&1 by default. Call 
+   * enableDynamicPayloads() to enable on all pipes.
+   *
+   * @param pipe Which pipe# (typically 1-5) will get this response.
+   * @param buf Pointer to data that is sent
+   * @param len Length of the data to send, up to 32 bytes max.  Not affected
+   * by the static payload set by setPayloadSize().
+   */
+  void writeAckPayload(uint8_t pipe, const void* buf, uint8_t len);
+
+  /**
+   * Determine if an ack payload was received in the most recent call to
+   * write(). The regular available() can also be used.
+   *
+   * Call read() to retrieve the ack payload.
+   *
+   * @return True if an ack payload is available.
+   */
+  bool isAckPayloadAvailable(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Call this when you get an interrupt to find out why
+   *
+   * Tells you what caused the interrupt, and clears the state of
+   * interrupts.
+   *
+   * @param[out] tx_ok The send was successful (TX_DS)
+   * @param[out] tx_fail The send failed, too many retries (MAX_RT)
+   * @param[out] rx_ready There is a message waiting to be read (RX_DS)
+   */
+  void whatHappened(bool& tx_ok,bool& tx_fail,bool& rx_ready);
+
+  /**
+   * Non-blocking write to the open writing pipe used for buffered writes
+   *
+   * @note Optimization: This function now leaves the CE pin high, so the radio
+   * will remain in TX or STANDBY-II Mode until a txStandBy() command is issued. Can be used as an alternative to startWrite()
+   * if writing multiple payloads at once.
+   * @warning It is important to never keep the nRF24L01 in TX mode with FIFO full for more than 4ms at a time. If the auto
+   * retransmit/autoAck is enabled, the nRF24L01 is never in TX mode long enough to disobey this rule. Allow the FIFO
+   * to clear by issuing txStandBy() or ensure appropriate time between transmissions.
+   *
+   * @see write()
+   * @see writeFast()
+   * @see startWrite()
+   * @see writeBlocking()
+   *
+   * For single noAck writes see:
+   * @see enableDynamicAck()
+   * @see setAutoAck()
+   *
+   * @param buf Pointer to the data to be sent
+   * @param len Number of bytes to be sent
+   * @param multicast Request ACK (0) or NOACK (1)
+   * @return True if the payload was delivered successfully false if not
+   */
+  void startFastWrite( const void* buf, uint8_t len, const bool multicast, bool startTx = 1 );
+
+  /**
+   * Non-blocking write to the open writing pipe
+   *
+   * Just like write(), but it returns immediately. To find out what happened
+   * to the send, catch the IRQ and then call whatHappened().
+   *
+   * @see write()
+   * @see writeFast()
+   * @see startFastWrite()
+   * @see whatHappened()
+   *
+   * For single noAck writes see:
+   * @see enableDynamicAck()
+   * @see setAutoAck()
+   *
+   * @param buf Pointer to the data to be sent
+   * @param len Number of bytes to be sent
+   * @param multicast Request ACK (0) or NOACK (1)
+   *
+   */
+  void startWrite( const void* buf, uint8_t len, const bool multicast );
+  
+  /**
+   * This function is mainly used internally to take advantage of the auto payload
+   * re-use functionality of the chip, but can be beneficial to users as well.
+   *
+   * The function will instruct the radio to re-use the data in the FIFO buffers,
+   * and instructs the radio to re-send once the timeout limit has been reached.
+   * Used by writeFast and writeBlocking to initiate retries when a TX failure
+   * occurs. Retries are automatically initiated except with the standard write().
+   * This way, data is not flushed from the buffer until switching between modes.
+   *
+   * @note This is to be used AFTER auto-retry fails if wanting to resend
+   * using the built-in payload reuse features.
+   * After issuing reUseTX(), it will keep reending the same payload forever or until
+   * a payload is written to the FIFO, or a flush_tx command is given.
+   */
+   void reUseTX();
+
+  /**
+   * Empty the transmit buffer. This is generally not required in standard operation.
+   * May be required in specific cases after stopListening() , if operating at 250KBPS data rate.
+   *
+   * @return Current value of status register
+   */
+  uint8_t flush_tx(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Test whether there was a carrier on the line for the
+   * previous listening period.
+   *
+   * Useful to check for interference on the current channel.
+   *
+   * @return true if was carrier, false if not
+   */
+  bool testCarrier(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Test whether a signal (carrier or otherwise) greater than
+   * or equal to -64dBm is present on the channel. Valid only
+   * on nRF24L01P (+) hardware. On nRF24L01, use testCarrier().
+   *
+   * Useful to check for interference on the current channel and
+   * channel hopping strategies.
+   *
+   * @code
+   * bool goodSignal = radio.testRPD();
+   * if(radio.available()){
+   *    Serial.println(goodSignal ? "Strong signal > 64dBm" : "Weak signal < 64dBm" );
+   *    radio.read(0,0);
+   * }
+   * @endcode
+   * @return true if signal => -64dBm, false if not
+   */
+  bool testRPD(void) ;
+
+  /**
+   * Test whether this is a real radio, or a mock shim for
+   * debugging.  Setting either pin to 0xff is the way to
+   * indicate that this is not a real radio.
+   *
+   * @return true if this is a legitimate radio
+   */
+  bool isValid() { return ce_pin != 0xff && csn_pin != 0xff; }
+  
+   /**
+   * Close a pipe after it has been previously opened.
+   * Can be safely called without having previously opened a pipe.
+   * @param pipe Which pipe # to close, 0-5.
+   */
+  void closeReadingPipe( uint8_t pipe ) ;
+
+   /**
+   * Enable error detection by un-commenting #define FAILURE_HANDLING in RF24_config.h
+   * If a failure has been detected, it usually indicates a hardware issue. By default the library
+   * will cease operation when a failure is detected.  
+   * This should allow advanced users to detect and resolve intermittent hardware issues.  
+   *   
+   * In most cases, the radio must be re-enabled via radio.begin(); and the appropriate settings
+   * applied after a failure occurs, if wanting to re-enable the device immediately.
+   * 
+   * Usage: (Failure handling must be enabled per above)
+   *  @code
+   *  if(radio.failureDetected){ 
+   *    radio.begin();                       // Attempt to re-configure the radio with defaults
+   *    radio.failureDetected = 0;           // Reset the detection value
+   *    radio.openWritingPipe(addresses[1]); // Re-configure pipe addresses
+   *    radio.openReadingPipe(1,addresses[0]);
+   *    report_failure();                    // Blink leds, send a message, etc. to indicate failure
+   *  }
+   * @endcode
+  */
+  //#if defined (FAILURE_HANDLING)
+    bool failureDetected; 
+  //#endif
+    
+  /**@}*/
+
+  /**@}*/
+  /**
+   * @name Optional Configurators
+   *
+   *  Methods you can use to get or set the configuration of the chip.
+   *  None are required.  Calling begin() sets up a reasonable set of
+   *  defaults.
+   */
+  /**@{*/
+
+  /**
+  * Set the address width from 3 to 5 bytes (24, 32 or 40 bit)
+  *
+  * @param a_width The address width to use: 3,4 or 5
+  */
+
+  void setAddressWidth(uint8_t a_width);
+  
+  /**
+   * Set the number and delay of retries upon failed submit
+   *
+   * @param delay How long to wait between each retry, in multiples of 250us,
+   * max is 15.  0 means 250us, 15 means 4000us.
+   * @param count How many retries before giving up, max 15
+   */
+  void setRetries(uint8_t delay, uint8_t count);
+
+  /**
+   * Set RF communication channel
+   *
+   * @param channel Which RF channel to communicate on, 0-127
+   */
+  void setChannel(uint8_t channel);
+  
+    /**
+   * Get RF communication channel
+   *
+   * @return The currently configured RF Channel
+   */
+  uint8_t getChannel(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Set Static Payload Size
+   *
+   * This implementation uses a pre-stablished fixed payload size for all
+   * transmissions.  If this method is never called, the driver will always
+   * transmit the maximum payload size (32 bytes), no matter how much
+   * was sent to write().
+   *
+   * @todo Implement variable-sized payloads feature
+   *
+   * @param size The number of bytes in the payload
+   */
+  void setPayloadSize(uint8_t size);
+
+  /**
+   * Get Static Payload Size
+   *
+   * @see setPayloadSize()
+   *
+   * @return The number of bytes in the payload
+   */
+  uint8_t getPayloadSize(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Get Dynamic Payload Size
+   *
+   * For dynamic payloads, this pulls the size of the payload off
+   * the chip
+   *
+   * @note Corrupt packets are now detected and flushed per the
+   * manufacturer.
+   * @code
+   * if(radio.available()){
+   *   if(radio.getDynamicPayloadSize() < 1){
+   *     // Corrupt payload has been flushed
+   *     return; 
+   *   }
+   *   radio.read(&data,sizeof(data));
+   * }
+   * @endcode
+   *
+   * @return Payload length of last-received dynamic payload
+   */
+  uint8_t getDynamicPayloadSize(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Enable custom payloads on the acknowledge packets
+   *
+   * Ack payloads are a handy way to return data back to senders without
+   * manually changing the radio modes on both units.
+   *
+   * @note Ack payloads are dynamic payloads. This only works on pipes 0&1 by default. Call 
+   * enableDynamicPayloads() to enable on all pipes.
+   */
+  void enableAckPayload(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Enable dynamically-sized payloads
+   *
+   * This way you don't always have to send large packets just to send them
+   * once in a while.  This enables dynamic payloads on ALL pipes.
+   *
+   */
+  void enableDynamicPayloads(void);
+  
+  /**
+   * Enable dynamic ACKs (single write multicast or unicast) for chosen messages
+   *
+   * @note To enable full multicast or per-pipe multicast, use setAutoAck()
+   *
+   * @warning This MUST be called prior to attempting single write NOACK calls
+   * @code
+   * radio.enableDynamicAck();
+   * radio.write(&data,32,1);  // Sends a payload with no acknowledgement requested
+   * radio.write(&data,32,0);  // Sends a payload using auto-retry/autoACK
+   * @endcode
+   */
+  void enableDynamicAck();
+  
+  /**
+   * Determine whether the hardware is an nRF24L01+ or not.
+   *
+   * @return true if the hardware is nRF24L01+ (or compatible) and false
+   * if its not.
+   */
+  bool isPVariant(void) ;
+
+  /**
+   * Enable or disable auto-acknowlede packets
+   *
+   * This is enabled by default, so it's only needed if you want to turn
+   * it off for some reason.
+   *
+   * @param enable Whether to enable (true) or disable (false) auto-acks
+   */
+  void setAutoAck(bool enable);
+
+  /**
+   * Enable or disable auto-acknowlede packets on a per pipeline basis.
+   *
+   * AA is enabled by default, so it's only needed if you want to turn
+   * it off/on for some reason on a per pipeline basis.
+   *
+   * @param pipe Which pipeline to modify
+   * @param enable Whether to enable (true) or disable (false) auto-acks
+   */
+  void setAutoAck( uint8_t pipe, bool enable ) ;
+
+  /**
+   * Set Power Amplifier (PA) level to one of four levels:
+   * RF24_PA_MIN, RF24_PA_LOW, RF24_PA_HIGH and RF24_PA_MAX
+   *
+   * The power levels correspond to the following output levels respectively:
+   * NRF24L01: -18dBm, -12dBm,-6dBM, and 0dBm
+   *
+   * SI24R1: -6dBm, 0dBm, 3dBM, and 7dBm.
+   *
+   * @param level Desired PA level.
+   */
+  void setPALevel ( uint8_t level );
+
+  /**
+   * Fetches the current PA level.
+   *
+   * NRF24L01: -18dBm, -12dBm, -6dBm and 0dBm
+   * SI24R1:   -6dBm, 0dBm, 3dBm, 7dBm
+   *
+   * @return Returns values 0 to 3 representing the PA Level.
+   */
+   uint8_t getPALevel( void );
+
+  /**
+   * Set the transmission data rate
+   *
+   * @warning setting RF24_250KBPS will fail for non-plus units
+   *
+   * @param speed RF24_250KBPS for 250kbs, RF24_1MBPS for 1Mbps, or RF24_2MBPS for 2Mbps
+   * @return true if the change was successful
+   */
+  bool setDataRate(rf24_datarate_e speed);
+
+  /**
+   * Fetches the transmission data rate
+   *
+   * @return Returns the hardware's currently configured datarate. The value
+   * is one of 250kbs, RF24_1MBPS for 1Mbps, or RF24_2MBPS, as defined in the
+   * rf24_datarate_e enum.
+   */
+  rf24_datarate_e getDataRate( void ) ;
+
+  /**
+   * Set the CRC length
+   *
+   * @param length RF24_CRC_8 for 8-bit or RF24_CRC_16 for 16-bit
+   */
+  void setCRCLength(rf24_crclength_e length);
+
+  /**
+   * Get the CRC length
+   *
+   * @return RF24_DISABLED if disabled or RF24_CRC_8 for 8-bit or RF24_CRC_16 for 16-bit
+   */
+  rf24_crclength_e getCRCLength(void);
+
+  /**
+   * Disable CRC validation
+   *
+   * @warning CRC cannot be disabled if auto-ack/ESB is enabled.
+   */
+  void disableCRC( void ) ;
+
+  /**
+  * The radio will generate interrupt signals when a transmission is complete,
+  * a transmission fails, or a payload is received. This allows users to mask
+  * those interrupts to prevent them from generating a signal on the interrupt
+  * pin. Interrupts are enabled on the radio chip by default.
+  *
+  * @code
+  *     Mask all interrupts except the receive interrupt:
+  *
+  *     radio.maskIRQ(1,1,0);
+  * @endcode
+  *
+  * @param tx_ok  Mask transmission complete interrupts
+  * @param tx_fail  Mask transmit failure interrupts
+  * @param rx_ready Mask payload received interrupts
+  */
+  void maskIRQ(bool tx_ok,bool tx_fail,bool rx_ready);
+  
+  /**@}*/
+  /**
+   * @name Deprecated
+   *
+   *  Methods provided for backwards compabibility.
+   */
+  /**@{*/
+
+
+  /**
+   * Open a pipe for reading
+   * @note For compatibility with old code only, see new function
+   *
+   * @warning Pipes 1-5 should share the first 32 bits.
+   * Only the least significant byte should be unique, e.g.
+   * @code
+   *   openReadingPipe(1,0xF0F0F0F0AA);
+   *   openReadingPipe(2,0xF0F0F0F066);
+   * @endcode
+   *
+   * @warning Pipe 0 is also used by the writing pipe.  So if you open
+   * pipe 0 for reading, and then startListening(), it will overwrite the
+   * writing pipe.  Ergo, do an openWritingPipe() again before write().
+   *
+   * @param number Which pipe# to open, 0-5.
+   * @param address The 40-bit address of the pipe to open.
+   */
+  void openReadingPipe(uint8_t number, uint64_t address);
+
+  /**
+   * Open a pipe for writing
+   * @note For compatibility with old code only, see new function
+   *
+   * Addresses are 40-bit hex values, e.g.:
+   *
+   * @code
+   *   openWritingPipe(0xF0F0F0F0F0);
+   * @endcode
+   *
+   * @param address The 40-bit address of the pipe to open.
+   */
+  void openWritingPipe(uint64_t address);
+
+private:
+
+  /**
    * @name Low-level internal interface.
    *
    *  Protected methods that address the chip directly.  Regular users cannot
@@ -207,7 +971,7 @@
    *
    * @param mode HIGH to take this unit off the SPI bus, LOW to put it on
    */
-  void csn(int mode);
+  void csn(bool mode);
 
   /**
    * Set chip enable
@@ -215,8 +979,7 @@
    * @param level HIGH to actively begin transmission or LOW to put in standby.  Please see data sheet
    * for a much more detailed description of this pin.
    */
-  void ce(int level);  
-
+  void ce(bool level);
 
   /**
    * Read a chunk of data in from a register
@@ -264,7 +1027,7 @@
    * @param len Number of bytes to be sent
    * @return Current value of status register
    */
-  uint8_t write_payload(const void* buf, uint8_t len);
+  uint8_t write_payload(const void* buf, uint8_t len, const uint8_t writeType);
 
   /**
    * Read the receive payload
@@ -277,8 +1040,22 @@
    */
   uint8_t read_payload(void* buf, uint8_t len);
 
+  /**
+   * Empty the receive buffer
+   *
+   * @return Current value of status register
+   */
+  uint8_t flush_rx(void);
 
   /**
+   * Retrieve the current status of the chip
+   *
+   * @return Current value of status register
+   */
+  uint8_t get_status(void);
+
+  #if !defined (MINIMAL)
+  /**
    * Decode and print the given status to stdout
    *
    * @param status Status value to print
@@ -321,7 +1098,7 @@
    * @param qty How many successive registers to print
    */
   void print_address_register(const char* name, uint8_t reg, uint8_t qty = 1);
-
+#endif
   /**
    * Turn on or off the special features of the chip
    *
@@ -329,451 +1106,767 @@
    * are enabled.  See the datasheet for details.
    */
   void toggle_features(void);
-  /**@}*/
-
-public:
-  /**
-   * @name Primary public interface
-   *
-   *  These are the main methods you need to operate the chip
-   */
-  /**@{*/
-
-  /**
-   * Constructor
-   *
-   * Creates a new instance of this driver.  Before using, you create an instance
-   * and send in the unique pins that this chip is connected to.
-   *
-   * @param _cepin The pin attached to Chip Enable on the RF module
-   * @param _cspin The pin attached to Chip Select
-   */
-  RF24(PinName mosi, PinName miso, PinName sck, PinName _csnpin, PinName _cepin);
-
-  /**
-   * Begin operation of the chip
-   *
-   * Call this in setup(), before calling any other methods.
-   */
-  void begin(void);
-  
-    /**
-   * Retrieve the current status of the chip
-   *
-   * @return Current value of status register
-   */
-  uint8_t get_status(void);
-    
-  /**
-   * Empty the receive buffer
-   *
-   * @return Current value of status register
-   */
-  uint8_t flush_rx(void);
-
-  /**
-   * Empty the transmit buffer
-   *
-   * @return Current value of status register
-   */
-  uint8_t flush_tx(void);
-
-  /**
-   * Start listening on the pipes opened for reading.
-   *
-   * Be sure to call openReadingPipe() first.  Do not call write() while
-   * in this mode, without first calling stopListening().  Call
-   * isAvailable() to check for incoming traffic, and read() to get it.
-   */
-  void startListening(void);
-
-  /**
-   * Stop listening for incoming messages
-   *
-   * Do this before calling write().
-   */
-  void stopListening(void);
-
-  /**
-   * Write to the open writing pipe
-   *
-   * Be sure to call openWritingPipe() first to set the destination
-   * of where to write to.
-   *
-   * This blocks until the message is successfully acknowledged by
-   * the receiver or the timeout/retransmit maxima are reached.  In
-   * the current configuration, the max delay here is 60ms.
-   *
-   * The maximum size of data written is the fixed payload size, see
-   * getPayloadSize().  However, you can write less, and the remainder
-   * will just be filled with zeroes.
-   *
-   * @param buf Pointer to the data to be sent
-   * @param len Number of bytes to be sent
-   * @return True if the payload was delivered successfully false if not
-   */
-  bool write( const void* buf, uint8_t len );
-
-  /**
-   * Test whether there are bytes available to be read
-   *
-   * @return True if there is a payload available, false if none is
-   */
-  bool available(void);
-
-  /**
-   * Read the payload
-   *
-   * Return the last payload received
-   *
-   * The size of data read is the fixed payload size, see getPayloadSize()
-   *
-   * @note I specifically chose 'void*' as a data type to make it easier
-   * for beginners to use.  No casting needed.
-   *
-   * @param buf Pointer to a buffer where the data should be written
-   * @param len Maximum number of bytes to read into the buffer
-   * @return True if the payload was delivered successfully false if not
-   */
-  bool read( void* buf, uint8_t len );
-
-  /**
-   * Open a pipe for writing
-   *
-   * Only one pipe can be open at once, but you can change the pipe
-   * you'll listen to.  Do not call this while actively listening.
-   * Remember to stopListening() first.
-   *
-   * Addresses are 40-bit hex values, e.g.:
-   *
-   * @code
-   *   openWritingPipe(0xF0F0F0F0F0);
-   * @endcode
-   *
-   * @param address The 40-bit address of the pipe to open.  This can be
-   * any value whatsoever, as long as you are the only one writing to it
-   * and only one other radio is listening to it.  Coordinate these pipe
-   * addresses amongst nodes on the network.
-   */
-  void openWritingPipe(uint64_t address);
-
-  /**
-   * Open a pipe for reading
-   *
-   * Up to 6 pipes can be open for reading at once.  Open all the
-   * reading pipes, and then call startListening().
-   *
-   * @see openWritingPipe
-   *
-   * @warning Pipes 1-5 should share the first 32 bits.
-   * Only the least significant byte should be unique, e.g.
-   * @code
-   *   openReadingPipe(1,0xF0F0F0F0AA);
-   *   openReadingPipe(2,0xF0F0F0F066);
-   * @endcode
-   *
-   * @warning Pipe 0 is also used by the writing pipe.  So if you open
-   * pipe 0 for reading, and then startListening(), it will overwrite the
-   * writing pipe.  Ergo, do an openWritingPipe() again before write().
-   *
-   * @todo Enforce the restriction that pipes 1-5 must share the top 32 bits
-   *
-   * @param number Which pipe# to open, 0-5.
-   * @param address The 40-bit address of the pipe to open.
-   */
-  void openReadingPipe(uint8_t number, uint64_t address);
-
-  /**@}*/
-  /**
-   * @name Optional Configurators 
-   *
-   *  Methods you can use to get or set the configuration of the chip.
-   *  None are required.  Calling begin() sets up a reasonable set of
-   *  defaults.
-   */
-  /**@{*/
-  /**
-   * Set the number and delay of retries upon failed submit
-   *
-   * @param delay How long to wait between each retry, in multiples of 250us,
-   * max is 15.  0 means 250us, 15 means 4000us.
-   * @param count How many retries before giving up, max 15
-   */
-  void setRetries(uint8_t delay, uint8_t count);
-
-  /**
-   * Set RF communication channel
-   *
-   * @param channel Which RF channel to communicate on, 0-127
-   */
-  void setChannel(uint8_t channel);
-
-  /**
-   * Set Static Payload Size
-   *
-   * This implementation uses a pre-stablished fixed payload size for all
-   * transmissions.  If this method is never called, the driver will always
-   * transmit the maximum payload size (32 bytes), no matter how much
-   * was sent to write().
-   *
-   * @todo Implement variable-sized payloads feature
-   *
-   * @param size The number of bytes in the payload
-   */
-  void setPayloadSize(uint8_t size);
-
-  /**
-   * Get Static Payload Size
-   *
-   * @see setPayloadSize()
-   *
-   * @return The number of bytes in the payload
-   */
-  uint8_t getPayloadSize(void);
 
   /**
-   * Get Dynamic Payload Size
-   *
-   * For dynamic payloads, this pulls the size of the payload off
-   * the chip
-   *
-   * @return Payload length of last-received dynamic payload
-   */
-  uint8_t getDynamicPayloadSize(void);
-  
-  /**
-   * Enable custom payloads on the acknowledge packets
-   *
-   * Ack payloads are a handy way to return data back to senders without
-   * manually changing the radio modes on both units.
-   *
-   * @see examples/pingpair_pl/pingpair_pl.pde
-   */
-  void enableAckPayload(void);
-
-  /**
-   * Enable dynamically-sized payloads
-   *
-   * This way you don't always have to send large packets just to send them
-   * once in a while.  This enables dynamic payloads on ALL pipes.
-   *
-   * @see examples/pingpair_pl/pingpair_dyn.pde
+   * Built in spi transfer function to simplify repeating code repeating code
    */
-  void enableDynamicPayloads(void);
-
-  /**
-   * Determine whether the hardware is an nRF24L01+ or not.
-   *
-   * @return true if the hardware is nRF24L01+ (or compatible) and false
-   * if its not.
-   */
-  bool isPVariant(void) ;
-
-  /**
-   * Enable or disable auto-acknowlede packets
-   *
-   * This is enabled by default, so it's only needed if you want to turn
-   * it off for some reason.
-   *
-   * @param enable Whether to enable (true) or disable (false) auto-acks
-   */
-  void setAutoAck(bool enable);
-
-  /**
-   * Enable or disable auto-acknowlede packets on a per pipeline basis.
-   *
-   * AA is enabled by default, so it's only needed if you want to turn
-   * it off/on for some reason on a per pipeline basis.
-   *
-   * @param pipe Which pipeline to modify
-   * @param enable Whether to enable (true) or disable (false) auto-acks
-   */
-  void setAutoAck( uint8_t pipe, bool enable ) ;
 
-  /**
-   * Set Power Amplifier (PA) level to one of four levels.
-   * Relative mnemonics have been used to allow for future PA level
-   * changes. According to 6.5 of the nRF24L01+ specification sheet,
-   * they translate to: RF24_PA_MIN=-18dBm, RF24_PA_LOW=-12dBm,
-   * RF24_PA_MED=-6dBM, and RF24_PA_HIGH=0dBm.
-   *
-   * @param level Desired PA level.
-   */
-  void setPALevel( rf24_pa_dbm_e level ) ;
-
-  /**
-   * Fetches the current PA level.
-   *
-   * @return Returns a value from the rf24_pa_dbm_e enum describing
-   * the current PA setting. Please remember, all values represented
-   * by the enum mnemonics are negative dBm. See setPALevel for
-   * return value descriptions.
-   */
-  rf24_pa_dbm_e getPALevel( void ) ;
-
-  /**
-   * Set the transmission data rate
-   *
-   * @warning setting RF24_250KBPS will fail for non-plus units
-   *
-   * @param speed RF24_250KBPS for 250kbs, RF24_1MBPS for 1Mbps, or RF24_2MBPS for 2Mbps
-   * @return true if the change was successful
-   */
-  bool setDataRate(rf24_datarate_e speed);
+  uint8_t spiTrans(uint8_t cmd);
   
-  /**
-   * Fetches the transmission data rate
-   *
-   * @return Returns the hardware's currently configured datarate. The value
-   * is one of 250kbs, RF24_1MBPS for 1Mbps, or RF24_2MBPS, as defined in the
-   * rf24_datarate_e enum.
-   */
-  rf24_datarate_e getDataRate( void ) ;
-
-  /**
-   * Set the CRC length
-   *
-   * @param length RF24_CRC_8 for 8-bit or RF24_CRC_16 for 16-bit
-   */
-  void setCRCLength(rf24_crclength_e length);
-
-  /**
-   * Get the CRC length
-   *
-   * @return RF24_DISABLED if disabled or RF24_CRC_8 for 8-bit or RF24_CRC_16 for 16-bit
-   */
-  rf24_crclength_e getCRCLength(void);
-
-  /**
-   * Disable CRC validation
-   *
-   */
-  void disableCRC( void ) ;
-
+  #if defined (FAILURE_HANDLING) || defined (RF24_LINUX)
+    void errNotify(void);
+  #endif
+  
   /**@}*/
-  /**
-   * @name Advanced Operation 
-   *
-   *  Methods you can use to drive the chip in more advanced ways 
-   */
-  /**@{*/
 
-  /**
-   * Print a giant block of debugging information to stdout
-   *
-   * @warning Does nothing if stdout is not defined.  See fdevopen in stdio.h
-   */
-  void printDetails(void);
-
-  /**
-   * Enter low-power mode
-   *
-   * To return to normal power mode, either write() some data or
-   * startListening, or powerUp().
-   */
-  void powerDown(void);
-
-  /**
-   * Leave low-power mode - making radio more responsive
-   *
-   * To return to low power mode, call powerDown().
-   */
-  void powerUp(void) ;
-
-  /**
-   * Test whether there are bytes available to be read
-   *
-   * Use this version to discover on which pipe the message
-   * arrived.
-   *
-   * @param[out] pipe_num Which pipe has the payload available
-   * @return True if there is a payload available, false if none is
-   */
-  bool available(uint8_t* pipe_num);
-
-  /**
-   * Non-blocking write to the open writing pipe
-   *
-   * Just like write(), but it returns immediately. To find out what happened
-   * to the send, catch the IRQ and then call whatHappened().
-   *
-   * @see write()
-   * @see whatHappened()
-   *
-   * @param buf Pointer to the data to be sent
-   * @param len Number of bytes to be sent
-   * @return True if the payload was delivered successfully false if not
-   */
-  void startWrite( const void* buf, uint8_t len );
-
-  /**
-   * Write an ack payload for the specified pipe
-   *
-   * The next time a message is received on @p pipe, the data in @p buf will
-   * be sent back in the acknowledgement.
-   *
-   * @warning According to the data sheet, only three of these can be pending
-   * at any time.  I have not tested this.
-   *
-   * @param pipe Which pipe# (typically 1-5) will get this response.
-   * @param buf Pointer to data that is sent
-   * @param len Length of the data to send, up to 32 bytes max.  Not affected
-   * by the static payload set by setPayloadSize().
-   */
-  void writeAckPayload(uint8_t pipe, const void* buf, uint8_t len);
-
-  /**
-   * Determine if an ack payload was received in the most recent call to
-   * write().
-   *
-   * Call read() to retrieve the ack payload.
-   *
-   * @warning Calling this function clears the internal flag which indicates
-   * a payload is available.  If it returns true, you must read the packet
-   * out as the very next interaction with the radio, or the results are
-   * undefined.
-   *
-   * @return True if an ack payload is available.
-   */
-  bool isAckPayloadAvailable(void);
-
-  /**
-   * Call this when you get an interrupt to find out why
-   *
-   * Tells you what caused the interrupt, and clears the state of
-   * interrupts.
-   *
-   * @param[out] tx_ok The send was successful (TX_DS)
-   * @param[out] tx_fail The send failed, too many retries (MAX_RT)
-   * @param[out] rx_ready There is a message waiting to be read (RX_DS)
-   */
-  void whatHappened(bool& tx_ok,bool& tx_fail,bool& rx_ready);
-
-  /**
-   * Test whether there was a carrier on the line for the
-   * previous listening period.
-   *
-   * Useful to check for interference on the current channel.
-   *
-   * @return true if was carrier, false if not
-   */
-  bool testCarrier(void);
-
-  /**
-   * Test whether a signal (carrier or otherwise) greater than
-   * or equal to -64dBm is present on the channel. Valid only
-   * on nRF24L01P (+) hardware. On nRF24L01, use testCarrier().
-   *
-   * Useful to check for interference on the current channel and
-   * channel hopping strategies.
-   *
-   * @return true if signal => -64dBm, false if not
-   */
-  bool testRPD(void) ;
-  
-  uint8_t min(uint8_t, uint8_t);
 };
 
 
+/**
+ * @example GettingStarted.ino
+ * <b>For Arduino</b><br>
+ * <b>Updated: TMRh20 2014 </b><br>
+ *
+ * This is an example of how to use the RF24 class to communicate on a basic level. Configure and write this sketch to two
+ * different nodes. Put one of the nodes into 'transmit' mode by connecting with the serial monitor and <br>
+ * sending a 'T'. The ping node sends the current time to the pong node, which responds by sending the value
+ * back. The ping node can then see how long the whole cycle took. <br>
+ * @note For a more efficient call-response scenario see the GettingStarted_CallResponse.ino example.
+ * @note When switching between sketches, the radio may need to be powered down to clear settings that are not "un-set" otherwise
+ */
+
+ /**
+ * @example GettingStarted.cpp
+ * <b>For Raspberry Pi</b><br>
+ * <b>Updated: TMRh20 2014 </b><br>
+ *
+ * This is an example of how to use the RF24 class to communicate on a basic level. Configure and write this sketch to two
+ * different nodes. Put one of the nodes into 'transmit' mode by connecting with the serial monitor and <br>
+ * sending a 'T'. The ping node sends the current time to the pong node, which responds by sending the value
+ * back. The ping node can then see how long the whole cycle took. <br>
+ * @note For a more efficient call-response scenario see the GettingStarted_CallResponse.ino example.
+ */
+ 
+/**
+ * @example GettingStarted_CallResponse.ino
+ * <b>For Arduino</b><br>
+ * <b>New: TMRh20 2014</b><br>
+ *
+ * This example continues to make use of all the normal functionality of the radios including
+ * the auto-ack and auto-retry features, but allows ack-payloads to be written optionlly as well. <br>
+ * This allows very fast call-response communication, with the responding radio never having to
+ * switch out of Primary Receiver mode to send back a payload, but having the option to switch to <br>
+ * primary transmitter if wanting to initiate communication instead of respond to a commmunication.
+ */
+ 
+ /**
+ * @example GettingStarted_Call_Response.cpp
+ * <b>For Raspberry Pi</b><br>
+ * <b>New: TMRh20 2014</b><br>
+ *
+ * This example continues to make use of all the normal functionality of the radios including
+ * the auto-ack and auto-retry features, but allows ack-payloads to be written optionlly as well. <br>
+ * This allows very fast call-response communication, with the responding radio never having to
+ * switch out of Primary Receiver mode to send back a payload, but having the option to switch to <br>
+ * primary transmitter if wanting to initiate communication instead of respond to a commmunication.
+ */
+
+ /**
+ * @example GettingStarted_HandlingData.ino
+ * <b>Dec 2014 - TMRh20</b><br>
+ *
+ * This example demonstrates how to send multiple variables in a single payload and work with data. As usual, it is
+ * generally important to include an incrementing value like millis() in the payloads to prevent errors.
+ */
+ 
+/**
+ * @example Transfer.ino
+ * <b>For Arduino</b><br>
+ * This example demonstrates half-rate transfer using the FIFO buffers<br>
+ *
+ * It is an example of how to use the RF24 class.  Write this sketch to two
+ * different nodes.  Put one of the nodes into 'transmit' mode by connecting <br>
+ * with the serial monitor and sending a 'T'.  The data transfer will begin,
+ * with the receiver displaying the payload count. (32Byte Payloads) <br>
+ */
+ 
+ /**
+ * @example Transfer.cpp
+ * <b>For Raspberry Pi</b><br>
+ * This example demonstrates half-rate transfer using the FIFO buffers<br>
+ *
+ * It is an example of how to use the RF24 class.  Write this sketch to two
+ * different nodes.  Put one of the nodes into 'transmit' mode by connecting <br>
+ * with the serial monitor and sending a 'T'.  The data transfer will begin,
+ * with the receiver displaying the payload count. (32Byte Payloads) <br>
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @example TransferTimeouts.ino
+ * <b>New: TMRh20 </b><br>
+ * This example demonstrates the use of and extended timeout period and
+ * auto-retries/auto-reUse to increase reliability in noisy or low signal scenarios. <br>
+ *
+ * Write this sketch to two different nodes.  Put one of the nodes into 'transmit'
+ * mode by connecting with the serial monitor and sending a 'T'.  The data <br>
+ * transfer will begin, with the receiver displaying the payload count and the
+ * data transfer rate.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @example starping.pde
+ *
+ * This sketch is a more complex example of using the RF24 library for Arduino.
+ * Deploy this on up to six nodes.  Set one as the 'pong receiver' by tying the
+ * role_pin low, and the others will be 'ping transmit' units.  The ping units
+ * unit will send out the value of millis() once a second.  The pong unit will
+ * respond back with a copy of the value.  Each ping unit can get that response
+ * back, and determine how long the whole cycle took.
+ *
+ * This example requires a bit more complexity to determine which unit is which.
+ * The pong receiver is identified by having its role_pin tied to ground.
+ * The ping senders are further differentiated by a byte in eeprom.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @example pingpair_ack.ino
+ * <b>Update: TMRh20</b><br>
+ * This example continues to make use of all the normal functionality of the radios including
+ * the auto-ack and auto-retry features, but allows ack-payloads to be written optionlly as well.<br>
+ * This allows very fast call-response communication, with the responding radio never having to
+ * switch out of Primary Receiver mode to send back a payload, but having the option to if wanting<br>
+ * to initiate communication instead of respond to a commmunication.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @example pingpair_irq.ino
+ * <b>Update: TMRh20</b><br>
+ * This is an example of how to user interrupts to interact with the radio, and a demonstration
+ * of how to use them to sleep when receiving, and not miss any payloads.<br>
+ * The pingpair_sleepy example expands on sleep functionality with a timed sleep option for the transmitter.
+ * Sleep functionality is built directly into my fork of the RF24Network library<br>
+ */
+
+ /**
+ * @example pingpair_irq_simple.ino
+ * <b>Dec 2014 - TMRh20</b><br>
+ * This is an example of how to user interrupts to interact with the radio, with bidirectional communication.
+ */
+ 
+/**
+ * @example pingpair_sleepy.ino
+ * <b>Update: TMRh20</b><br>
+ * This is an example of how to use the RF24 class to create a battery-
+ * efficient system.  It is just like the GettingStarted_CallResponse example, but the<br>
+ * ping node powers down the radio and sleeps the MCU after every
+ * ping/pong cycle, and the receiver sleeps between payloads. <br>
+ */
+
+ /**
+ * @example rf24ping85.ino
+ * <b>New: Contributed by https://github.com/tong67</b><br>
+ * This is an example of how to use the RF24 class to communicate with ATtiny85 and other node. <br>
+ */
+ 
+ /**
+ * @example timingSearch3pin.ino
+ * <b>New: Contributed by https://github.com/tong67</b><br>
+ * This is an example of how to determine the correct timing for ATtiny when using only 3-pins
+ */
+  
+/**
+ * @example pingpair_dyn.ino
+ *
+ * This is an example of how to use payloads of a varying (dynamic) size on Arduino.
+ */
+ 
+ /**
+ * @example pingpair_dyn.cpp
+ *
+ * This is an example of how to use payloads of a varying (dynamic) size on Raspberry Pi.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @example pingpair_dyn.py
+ *
+ * This is a python example for RPi of how to use payloads of a varying (dynamic) size.
+ */ 
+ 
+/**
+ * @example pingpair_dyn.ino
+ *
+ * This is an example of how to use payloads of a varying (dynamic) size.
+ */
+ 
+ /**
+ * @example pingpair_dyn.ino
+ *
+ * This is an example of how to use payloads of a varying (dynamic) size.
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @example scanner.ino
+ *
+ * Example to detect interference on the various channels available.
+ * This is a good diagnostic tool to check whether you're picking a
+ * good channel for your application.
+ *
+ * Inspired by cpixip.
+ * See http://arduino.cc/forum/index.php/topic,54795.0.html
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @mainpage Optimized High Speed Driver for nRF24L01(+) 2.4GHz Wireless Transceiver
+ *
+ * @section Goals Design Goals
+ *
+ * This library fork is designed to be...
+ * @li More compliant with the manufacturer specified operation of the chip, while allowing advanced users
+ * to work outside the recommended operation.
+ * @li Utilize the capabilities of the radio to their full potential via Arduino
+ * @li More reliable, responsive, bug-free and feature rich
+ * @li Easy for beginners to use, with well documented examples and features
+ * @li Consumed with a public interface that's similar to other Arduino standard libraries
+ *
+ * @section News News
+ *
+ * **March 2015**<br>
+ * - Uses SPI transactions on Arduino
+ * - New layout for <a href="Portability.html">easier portability:</a> Break out defines & includes for individual platforms to RF24/utility
+ * - <a href="MRAA.html">MRAA</a> support added ( Galileo, Edison, etc)
+ * - <a href="BBB.html">BBB/Generic Linux </a> support via spidev & MRAA
+ * - Support for RPi 2 added
+ * - Major Documentation cleanup & update (Move all docs to github.io)
+ *
+ * <b>Dec 2014 </b><br>
+ * - New: Intel Galileo now supported
+ * - New: Python wrapper for RPi included
+ * - Documentation updated
+ * - Example files have been updated
+ * - See the links below and class documentation for more info.
+ *
+ * If issues are discovered with the documentation, please report them <a href="https://github.com/TMRh20/tmrh20.github.io/issues"> here</a>
+ *
+ * <br>
+ * @section Useful Useful References
+ *
+ *
+ * @li <a href="http://tmrh20.github.io/RF24/classRF24.html"><b>RF24</b> Class Documentation</a>
+ * @li <a href="https://github.com/TMRh20/RF24/archive/master.zip"><b>Download</b></a>
+ * @li <a href="https://github.com/tmrh20/RF24/"><b>Source Code</b></a>
+ * @li <a href="http://tmrh20.blogspot.com/2014/03/high-speed-data-transfers-and-wireless.html"><b>My Blog:</b> RF24 Optimization Overview</a> 
+ * @li <a href="http://www.nordicsemi.com/files/Product/data_sheet/nRF24L01_Product_Specification_v2_0.pdf">Chip Datasheet</a>
+ *
+ * **Additional Information and Add-ons**
+ *
+ * @li <a href="http://tmrh20.github.io/RF24Network"> <b>RF24Network:</b> OSI Network Layer for multi-device communication. Create a home sensor network.</a>
+ * @li <a href="http://tmrh20.github.io/RF24Mesh"> <b>RF24Mesh:</b> Dynamic Mesh Layer for RF24Network</a>
+ * @li <a href="http://tmrh20.github.io/RF24Ethernet"> <b>RF24Ethernet:</b> TCP/IP Radio Mesh Networking (shares Arduino Ethernet API)</a>
+ * @li <a href="http://tmrh20.github.io/RF24Audio"> <b>RF24Audio:</b> Realtime Wireless Audio streaming</a>
+ * @li <a href="http://tmrh20.github.io/">All TMRh20 Documentation Main Page</a>
+ *
+ * **More Information and RF24 Based Projects**
+ *
+ * @li <a href="http://TMRh20.blogspot.com"> Project Blog: TMRh20.blogspot.com </a>
+ * @li <a href="http://maniacalbits.blogspot.ca/"> Maniacal Bits Blog</a>
+ * @li <a href="http://www.mysensors.org/">MySensors.org (User friendly sensor networks/IoT)</a>
+ * @li <a href="https://github.com/mannkind/RF24Node_MsgProto"> RF24Node_MsgProto (MQTT)</a>
+ * @li <a href="https://bitbucket.org/pjhardy/rf24sensornet/"> RF24SensorNet </a>
+ * @li <a href="http://www.homeautomationforgeeks.com/rf24software.shtml">Home Automation for Geeks</a>
+ * @li <a href="https://maniacbug.wordpress.com/2012/03/30/rf24network/"> Original Maniacbug RF24Network Blog Post</a>
+ * @li <a href="https://github.com/maniacbug/RF24"> ManiacBug on GitHub (Original Library Author)</a>
+ * 
+ *
+ * <br>
+ *
+ * @section Platform_Support Platform Support Pages
+ *
+ * @li <a href="Arduino.html"><b>Arduino</b></a> (Uno, Nano, Mega, Due, Galileo, etc)
+ * @li <a href="ATTiny.html"><b>ATTiny</b></a>
+ * @li Linux ( <a href="RPi.html"><b>RPi</b></a> , <a href="BBB.html"><b>BBB</b></a>, <a href="MRAA.html"><b>MRAA</b></a> supported boards ( Galileo, Edison, etc))
+ * @li <a href="Python.html"><b>Python</b></a> wrapper available for RPi
+ *
+ * <br>
+ * **General µC Pin layout** (See the individual board support pages for more info)
+ *
+ * The table below shows how to connect the the pins of the NRF24L01(+) to different boards.
+ * CE and CSN are configurable.
+ *
+ * | PIN | NRF24L01 | Arduino UNO | ATtiny25/45/85 [0] | ATtiny44/84 [1] | LittleWire [2]          |    RPI     | RPi -P1 Connector |
+ * |-----|----------|-------------|--------------------|-----------------|-------------------------|------------|-------------------|
+ * |  1  |   GND    |   GND       |     pin 4          |    pin 14       | GND                     | rpi-gnd    |     (25)          |
+ * |  2  |   VCC    |   3.3V      |     pin 8          |    pin  1       | regulator 3.3V required | rpi-3v3    |     (17)          |
+ * |  3  |   CE     |   digIO 7   |     pin 2          |    pin 12       | pin to 3.3V             | rpi-gpio22 |     (15)          |
+ * |  4  |   CSN    |   digIO 8   |     pin 3          |    pin 11       | RESET                   | rpi-gpio8  |     (24)          |
+ * |  5  |   SCK    |   digIO 13  |     pin 7          |    pin  9       | SCK                     | rpi-sckl   |     (23)          |
+ * |  6  |   MOSI   |   digIO 11  |     pin 6          |    pin  7       | MOSI                    | rpi-mosi   |     (19)          |
+ * |  7  |   MISO   |   digIO 12  |     pin 5          |    pin  8       | MISO                    | rpi-miso   |     (21)          |
+ * |  8  |   IRQ    |      -      |        -           |         -       | -                       |    -       |       -           |
+ *
+ * @li [0] https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/tiny-avr-programmer-hookup-guide/attiny85-use-hints
+ * @li [1] http://highlowtech.org/?p=1695
+ * @li [2] http://littlewire.cc/   
+ * <br><br><br>
+ *
+ *
+ *
+ *
+ * @page Arduino Arduino
+ * 
+ * RF24 is fully compatible with Arduino boards <br>
+ * See <b> http://www.arduino.cc/en/Reference/Board </b> and <b> http://arduino.cc/en/Reference/SPI </b> for more information
+ * 
+ * RF24 makes use of the standard hardware SPI pins (MISO,MOSI,SCK) and requires two additional pins, to control
+ * the chip-select and chip-enable functions.<br>
+ * These pins must be chosen and designated by the user, in RF24 radio(ce_pin,cs_pin); and can use any 
+ * available pins.
+ * 
+ * <br>
+ * @section ARD_DUE Arduino Due
+ * 
+ * RF24 makes use of the extended SPI functionality available on the Arduino Due, and requires one of the
+ * defined hardware SS/CS pins to be designated in RF24 radio(ce_pin,cs_pin);<br>
+ * See http://arduino.cc/en/Reference/DueExtendedSPI for more information
+ *
+ * Initial Due support taken from https://github.com/mcrosson/RF24/tree/due
+ *
+ * <br>
+ * @section Alternate_SPI Alternate SPI Support
+ *
+ * RF24 supports alternate SPI methods, in case the standard hardware SPI pins are otherwise unavailable.
+ * 
+ * <br>
+ * **Software Driven SPI**
+ *
+ * Software driven SPI is provided by the <a href=https://github.com/greiman/DigitalIO>DigitalIO</a> library
+ *
+ * Setup:<br>
+ * 1. Install the digitalIO library<br>
+ * 2. Open RF24_config.h in a text editor. Uncomment the line #define SOFTSPI<br>
+ * 3. In your sketch, add #include DigitalIO.h
+ *
+ * @note Note: Pins are listed as follows and can be modified by editing the RF24_config.h file<br>
+ *
+ *     const uint8_t SOFT_SPI_MISO_PIN = 16;
+ *     const uint8_t SOFT_SPI_MOSI_PIN = 15;
+ *     const uint8_t SOFT_SPI_SCK_PIN = 14;
+ *
+ * <br>
+ * **Alternate Hardware (UART) Driven  SPI**
+ *
+ * The Serial Port (UART) on Arduino can also function in SPI mode, and can double-buffer data, while the 
+ * default SPI hardware cannot.
+ *
+ * The SPI_UART library is available at https://github.com/TMRh20/Sketches/tree/master/SPI_UART
+ * 
+ * Enabling:
+ * 1. Install the SPI_UART library
+ * 2. Edit RF24_config.h and uncomment #define SPI_UART
+ * 3. In your sketch, add @code #include <SPI_UART.h> @endcode
+ *
+ * SPI_UART SPI Pin Connections:
+ * | NRF |Arduino Uno Pin|
+ * |-----|---------------|
+ * | MOSI| TX(0)         |
+ * | MISO| RX(1)         |
+ * | SCK | XCK(4)        |
+ * | CE  | User Specified|
+ * | CSN | User Specified|
+ *
+ *
+ * @note SPI_UART on Mega boards requires soldering to an unused pin on the chip. <br>See
+ * https://github.com/TMRh20/RF24/issues/24 for more information on SPI_UART.
+ * 
+ * @page ATTiny ATTiny
+ *
+ * ATTiny support is built into the library, so users are not required to include SPI.h in their sketches<br>
+ * See the included rf24ping85 example for pin info and usage
+ * 
+ * Some versions of Arduino IDE may require a patch to allow use of the full program space on ATTiny<br>
+ * See https://github.com/TCWORLD/ATTinyCore/tree/master/PCREL%20Patch%20for%20GCC for ATTiny patch
+ *
+ * ATTiny board support initially added from https://github.com/jscrane/RF24
+ *
+ * @section Hardware Hardware Configuration
+ * By tong67 ( https://github.com/tong67 )
+ * 
+ *    **ATtiny25/45/85 Pin map with CE_PIN 3 and CSN_PIN 4**
+ * @code
+ *                                 +-\/-+
+ *                   NC      PB5  1|o   |8  Vcc --- nRF24L01  VCC, pin2 --- LED --- 5V
+ *    nRF24L01  CE, pin3 --- PB3  2|    |7  PB2 --- nRF24L01  SCK, pin5
+ *    nRF24L01 CSN, pin4 --- PB4  3|    |6  PB1 --- nRF24L01 MOSI, pin7
+ *    nRF24L01 GND, pin1 --- GND  4|    |5  PB0 --- nRF24L01 MISO, pin6 
+ *                                 +----+ 
+ * @endcode
+ *
+ * <br>
+ *    **ATtiny25/45/85 Pin map with CE_PIN 3 and CSN_PIN 3** => PB3 and PB4 are free to use for application <br>
+ *    Circuit idea from http://nerdralph.blogspot.ca/2014/01/nrf24l01-control-with-3-attiny85-pins.html <br>
+ *   Original RC combination was 1K/100nF. 22K/10nF combination worked better.                          <br>
+ *  For best settletime delay value in RF24::csn() the timingSearch3pin.ino sketch can be used.         <br>
+ *    This configuration is enabled when CE_PIN and CSN_PIN are equal, e.g. both 3                      <br>
+ *    Because CE is always high the power consumption is higher than for 5 pins solution                <br>
+ * @code
+ *                                                                                           ^^         
+ *                                 +-\/-+           nRF24L01   CE, pin3 ------|              //         
+ *                           PB5  1|o   |8  Vcc --- nRF24L01  VCC, pin2 ------x----------x--|<|-- 5V    
+ *                   NC      PB3  2|    |7  PB2 --- nRF24L01  SCK, pin5 --|<|---x-[22k]--|  LED         
+ *                   NC      PB4  3|    |6  PB1 --- nRF24L01 MOSI, pin6  1n4148 |                       
+ *    nRF24L01 GND, pin1 -x- GND  4|    |5  PB0 --- nRF24L01 MISO, pin7         |                       
+ *                        |        +----+                                       |                       
+ *                        |-----------------------------------------------||----x-- nRF24L01 CSN, pin4  
+ *                                                                      10nF                            
+ * @endcode
+ *
+ * <br>
+ *    **ATtiny24/44/84 Pin map with CE_PIN 8 and CSN_PIN 7** <br>
+ *  Schematic provided and successfully tested by Carmine Pastore (https://github.com/Carminepz) <br>
+ * @code
+ *                                  +-\/-+                                                              
+ *    nRF24L01  VCC, pin2 --- VCC  1|o   |14 GND --- nRF24L01  GND, pin1
+ *                            PB0  2|    |13 AREF
+ *                            PB1  3|    |12 PA1
+ *                            PB3  4|    |11 PA2 --- nRF24L01   CE, pin3
+ *                            PB2  5|    |10 PA3 --- nRF24L01  CSN, pin4
+ *                            PA7  6|    |9  PA4 --- nRF24L01  SCK, pin5
+ *    nRF24L01 MOSI, pin7 --- PA6  7|    |8  PA5 --- nRF24L01 MISO, pin6
+ *                                  +----+
+ *  @endcode                     
+ *  
+ * <br><br><br>
+ *
+ *
+ * 
+ * 
+ *
+ *
+ * @page BBB BeagleBone Black
+ *
+ * BeagleBone Black is supported via MRAA or SPIDEV.
+ *
+ *  @note The SPIDEV option should work with most Linux systems supporting SPIDEV. <br>
+ *  Users may need to edit the RF24/utility/BBB/spi.cpp file to configure the spi device. (Defaults: "/dev/spidev1.0";  or  "/dev/spidev1.1"; )
+ *
+ * <br>
+ * @section AutoInstall Automated Install 
+ *(**Designed & Tested on RPi** - Defaults to SPIDEV on BBB)
+ *
+ * 
+ * 1. Download the install.sh file from http://tmrh20.github.io/RF24Installer/RPi/install.sh
+ * @code wget http://tmrh20.github.io/RF24Installer/RPi/install.sh @endcode
+ * 2. Make it executable:
+ * @code chmod +x install.sh @endcode
+ * 3. Run it and choose your options
+ * @code ./install.sh @endcode
+ * 4. Run an example from one of the libraries
+ * @code 
+ * cd rf24libs/RF24/examples_RPi  
+ * @endcode
+ * Edit the gettingstarted example, to set your pin configuration
+ * @code nano gettingstarted.cpp
+ * make  
+ * sudo ./gettingstarted  
+ * @endcode
+ *
+ * <br>
+ * @section ManInstall Manual Install
+ * 1. Make a directory to contain the RF24 and possibly RF24Network lib and enter it: 
+ * @code
+ *  mkdir ~/rf24libs 
+ *  cd ~/rf24libs
+*  @endcode
+ * 2. Clone the RF24 repo:
+ *    @code git clone https://github.com/tmrh20/RF24.git RF24 @endcode
+ * 3. Change to the new RF24 directory
+ *    @code cd RF24 @endcode
+ * 4. Build the library, and run an example file: 
+ * **Note:** See the <a href="http://iotdk.intel.com/docs/master/mraa/index.html">MRAA </a> documentation for more info on installing MRAA
+ *    @code sudo make install  OR  sudo make install RF24_MRAA=1 @endcode
+ * @code
+ * cd examples_RPi  
+ * @endcode
+ * Edit the gettingstarted example, to set your pin configuration
+ * @code nano gettingstarted.cpp 
+ * make 
+ * sudo ./gettingstarted
+ * @endcode
+ *
+ * <br><br>
+ *   
+ * @page MRAA MRAA
+ *  
+ * MRAA is a Low Level Skeleton Library for Communication on GNU/Linux platforms <br>
+ * See http://iotdk.intel.com/docs/master/mraa/index.html for more information
+ *
+ * RF24 supports all MRAA supported platforms, but might not be tested on each individual platform due to the wide range of hardware support:<br>
+ * <a href="https://github.com/TMRh20/RF24/issues">Report an RF24 bug or issue </a>
+ *
+ * @section Setup Setup
+ * 1. Install the MRAA lib
+ * 2. As per your device, SPI may need to be enabled
+ * 
+ * @section MRAA_Install Install 
+ *
+ * 1. Make a directory to contain the RF24 and possibly RF24Network lib and enter it: 
+ * @code
+ *  mkdir ~/rf24libs 
+ *  cd ~/rf24libs
+*  @endcode
+ * 2. Clone the RF24 repo:
+ *    @code git clone https://github.com/tmrh20/RF24.git RF24 @endcode
+ * 3. Change to the new RF24 directory
+ *    @code cd RF24 @endcode
+ * 4. Build the library: 
+ *    @code sudo make install -B RF24_MRAA=1 @endcode
+ * 5. Configure the correct pins in gettingstarted.cpp (See http://iotdk.intel.com/docs/master/mraa/index.html )
+ *    @code
+ *    cd examples_RPi  
+ *    nano gettingstarted.cpp 
+ *    @endcode
+ * 6. Build an example
+ *    @code
+ *    make  
+ *    sudo ./gettingstarted
+ *    @endcode
+ *
+ * <br><br><br>
+ *
+ * 
+ *
+ *
+ * @page RPi Raspberry Pi
+ *
+ * RF24 supports a variety of Linux based devices via various drivers. Some boards like RPi can utilize multiple methods
+ * to drive the GPIO and SPI functionality.
+ *
+ * <br>
+ * @section PreConfig Potential PreConfiguration
+ *
+ * If SPI is not already enabled, load it on boot:
+ * @code sudo raspi-config  @endcode
+ * A. Update the tool via the menu as required<br>
+ * B. Select **Advanced** and **enable the SPI kernel module** <br>
+ * C. Update other software and libraries:
+ * @code sudo apt-get update @endcode
+ * @code sudo apt-get upgrade @endcode 
+ * <br>
+ * @section AutoInstall Automated Install
+ *
+ * 1. Download the install.sh file from http://tmrh20.github.io/RF24Installer/RPi/install.sh
+ * @code wget http://tmrh20.github.io/RF24Installer/RPi/install.sh @endcode
+ * 2. Make it executable:
+ * @code chmod +x install.sh @endcode
+ * 3. Run it and choose your options
+ * @code ./install.sh @endcode
+ * 4. Run an example from one of the libraries
+ * @code 
+ * cd rf24libs/RF24/examples_RPi  
+ * make  
+ * sudo ./gettingstarted  
+ * @endcode
+ * <br><br>
+ * @section ManInstall Manual Install
+ * 1. Make a directory to contain the RF24 and possibly RF24Network lib and enter it: 
+ * @code
+ *  mkdir ~/rf24libs 
+ *  cd ~/rf24libs
+*  @endcode
+ * 2. Clone the RF24 repo:
+ *    @code git clone https://github.com/tmrh20/RF24.git RF24 @endcode
+ * 3. Change to the new RF24 directory
+ *    @code cd RF24 @endcode
+ * 4. Build the library, and run an example file: 
+ * @code sudo make install
+ * cd examples_RPi  
+ * make  
+ * sudo ./gettingstarted
+ * @endcode
+ *
+ * <br><br>
+ * @section Build Build Options
+ * The default build on Raspberry Pi utilizes the included **BCM2835** driver from http://www.airspayce.com/mikem/bcm2835
+ * 1. @code sudo make install -B @endcode
+ *
+ * Build using the **MRAA** library from http://iotdk.intel.com/docs/master/mraa/index.html <br>
+ * MRAA is not included. See the <a href="MRAA.html">MRAA</a> platform page for more information.
+ *
+ * 1. Install, and build MRAA:
+ * @code
+ * git clone https://github.com/intel-iot-devkit/mraa.git
+ * cd mraa
+ * mkdir build
+ * cd build
+ * cmake .. -DBUILDSWIGNODE=OFF
+ * sudo make install
+ * @endcode
+ *
+ * 2. Complete the install <br>
+ * @code nano /etc/ld.so.conf @endcode
+ * Add the line @code /usr/local/lib/arm-linux-gnueabihf @endcode
+ * Run @code sudo ldconfig @endcode
+ *
+ * 3. Install RF24, using MRAA
+ * @code sudo make install -B RF24_MRAA=1 @endcode
+ * See the gettingstarted example for an example of pin configuration
+ *
+ * Build using **spidev**:
+ *
+ * 1. Edit the RF24/utility/BBB/spi.cpp file
+ * 2. Change the default device definition to @code this->device = "/dev/spidev0.0";; @endcode
+ * 3. Run @code sudo make install -B RF24_SPIDEV=1 @endcode
+ * 4. See the gettingstarted example for an example of pin configuration
+ *
+ * <br>
+ * @section Pins Connections and Pin Configuration
+ *
+ *
+ * Using pin 15/GPIO 22 for CE, pin 24/GPIO8 (CE0) for CSN
+ *
+ * Can use either RPi CE0 or CE1 pins for radio CSN.<br>
+ * Choose any RPi output pin for radio CE pin.
+ *
+ * **BCM2835 Constructor:**
+ * @code
+ *  RF24 radio(RPI_V2_GPIO_P1_15,BCM2835_SPI_CS0, BCM2835_SPI_SPEED_8MHZ);
+ *   or
+ *  RF24 radio(RPI_V2_GPIO_P1_15,BCM2835_SPI_CS1, BCM2835_SPI_SPEED_8MHZ);
+ *  
+ *  RPi B+:
+ *  RF24 radio(RPI_BPLUS_GPIO_J8_15,RPI_BPLUS_GPIO_J8_24, BCM2835_SPI_SPEED_8MHZ);
+ *  or
+ *  RF24 radio(RPI_BPLUS_GPIO_J8_15,RPI_BPLUS_GPIO_J8_26, BCM2835_SPI_SPEED_8MHZ);
+ *
+ *  General:
+ *  RF24 radio(22,0);
+ *  or
+ *  RF24 radio(22,1);
+ *
+ * @endcode
+ * See the gettingstarted example for an example of pin configuration
+ *
+ * See http://www.airspayce.com/mikem/bcm2835/index.html for BCM2835 class documentation.
+ * <br><br>
+ * **MRAA Constructor:**
+ *
+ * @code RF24 radio(15,0); @endcode
+ *
+ * See http://iotdk.intel.com/docs/master/mraa/rasppi.html
+ * <br><br>
+ * **SPI_DEV Constructor**
+ *
+ * @code RF24 radio(22,0); @endcode
+ *
+ * See http://pi.gadgetoid.com/pinout
+ *
+ * **Pins:**  
+ *
+ * | PIN | NRF24L01 |    RPI     | RPi -P1 Connector |
+ * |-----|----------|------------|-------------------|
+ * |  1  |   GND    | rpi-gnd    |     (25)          |
+ * |  2  |   VCC    | rpi-3v3    |     (17)          |
+ * |  3  |   CE     | rpi-gpio22 |     (15)          |
+ * |  4  |   CSN    | rpi-gpio8  |     (24)          |
+ * |  5  |   SCK    | rpi-sckl   |     (23)          |
+ * |  6  |   MOSI   | rpi-mosi   |     (19)          |
+ * |  7  |   MISO   | rpi-miso   |     (21)          |
+ * |  8  |   IRQ    |    -       |       -           |
+ *   
+ *   
+ *  
+ *  
+ * <br><br>
+ ****************
+ *   
+ * Based on the arduino lib from J. Coliz <maniacbug@ymail.com>  <br>
+ * the library was berryfied by Purinda Gunasekara <purinda@gmail.com> <br>  
+ * then forked from github stanleyseow/RF24 to https://github.com/jscrane/RF24-rpi  <br>
+ * Network lib also based on https://github.com/farconada/RF24Network
+ *
+ * 
+ *
+ * 
+ * <br><br><br>
+ * 
+ *
+ *  
+ * @page Python Python Wrapper (by https://github.com/mz-fuzzy)
+ * 
+ * @section Install Installation:  
+ * 
+ * Install the boost libraries:  (Note: Only the python libraries should be needed, this is just for simplicity)
+ *
+ * @code sudo apt-get install libboost1.50-all @endcode
+ *
+ * Build the library:  
+ *
+ * @code ./setup.py build   @endcode
+ *
+ * Install the library 
+ *
+ * @code sudo ./setup.py install  @endcode
+ *
+ * 
+ * See the additional <a href="pages.html">Platform Support</a> pages for information on connecting your hardware  <br>
+ * See the included <a href="pingpair_dyn_8py-example.html">example </a> for usage information.   
+ * 
+ * Running the Example:  
+ * 
+ * Edit the pingpair_dyn.py example to configure the appropriate pins per the above documentation:  
+ *
+ * @code nano pingpair_dyn.py   @endcode
+ *
+ * Configure another device, Arduino or RPi with the <a href="pingpair_dyn_8py-example.html">pingpair_dyn</a> example  
+ *
+ * Run the example  
+ *
+ * @code sudo ./pingpair_dyn.py  @endcode
+ *
+ * <br><br><br>
+ *
+ *
+ * @page Portability RF24 Portability
+ *
+ * The RF24 radio driver mainly utilizes the <a href="http://arduino.cc/en/reference/homePage">Arduino API</a> for GPIO, SPI, and timing functions, which are easily replicated
+ * on various platforms. <br>Support files for these platforms are stored under RF24/utility, and can be modified to provide 
+ * the required functionality.
+ * 
+ * <br>
+ * @section Hardware_Templates Basic Hardware Template
+ *
+ * **RF24/utility**
+ *
+ * The RF24 library now includes a basic hardware template to assist in porting to various platforms. <br> The following files can be included
+ * to replicate standard Arduino functions as needed, allowing devices from ATTiny to Raspberry Pi to utilize the same core RF24 driver.
+ *
+ * | File               |                   Purpose                                                    | 
+ * |--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| 
+ * | RF24_arch_config.h | Basic Arduino/AVR compatibility, includes for remaining support files, etc   | 
+ * | includes.h         | Linux only. Defines specific platform, include correct RF24_arch_config file | 
+ * | spi.h              | Provides standardized SPI ( transfer() ) methods                         | 
+ * | gpio.h             | Provides standardized GPIO ( digitalWrite() ) methods                        | 
+ * | compatibility.h    | Provides standardized timing (millis(), delay()) methods                     | 
+ * | your_custom_file.h | Provides access to custom drivers for spi,gpio, etc                          | 
+ *
+ * <br>
+ * Examples are provided via the included hardware support templates in **RF24/utility** <br>
+ * See the <a href="modules.html">modules</a> page for examples of class declarations 
+ *
+ *<br>
+ * @section Device_Detection Device Detection
+ *
+ * 1. The main detection for Linux devices is done in the Makefile, with the includes.h from the proper hardware directory copied to RF24/utility/includes.h <br>
+ * 2. Secondary detection is completed in RF24_config.h, causing the include.h file to be included for all supported Linux devices <br>
+ * 3. RF24.h contains the declaration for SPI and GPIO objects 'spi' and 'gpio' to be used for porting-in related functions.
+ *
+ * <br>
+ * @section Ported_Code Code
+ * To have your ported code included in this library, or for assistance in porting, create a pull request or open an issue at https://github.com/TMRh20/RF24
+ * 
+ *
+ *<br><br><br>
+ */
+
 #endif // __RF24_H__
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