Can I use 4 of thoses modules in parallel(https://www.adafruit.com/product/4756), while using only the one sda wire and one scl i2c wire of an arduino?
I want to use one extender module for each individual sensor, and communicate over 3 meters. Thanks for any help
Use 4 LTC4311 I2C Extender in parallel
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Re: Use 4 LTC4311 I2C Extender in parallel
You shouldn't need more than one LTC4311. The photos on the product page show a BME680 connected through a 100' cable, and it worked without any problems.
3m is easy compared to that.
3m is easy compared to that.
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Re: Use 4 LTC4311 I2C Extender in parallel
Thanks a lot for answering, but this do not answer my question 100%. I really want one module and one ethernet wire for each sensor. I want to do so with 4 module on parallel on a4 and a5. Can I? Thanks.. Hope you can help me..
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Re: Use 4 LTC4311 I2C Extender in parallel
I will use each sensor in a different room, that's why I really need 4 modules in parallel on a4 and a5. But I don't know if I can do that
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Re: Use 4 LTC4311 I2C Extender in parallel
I don't think there will be any problem.
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Re: Use 4 LTC4311 I2C Extender in parallel
You can put LTC4311s at the end of lines running to different rooms. That won't cause any problems. Given the parasitic inductance and capacitance of the wiring, they won't technically be in parallel.
A single LTC4311 at the microcontroller should probably keep the bus happy too.
A single LTC4311 at the microcontroller should probably keep the bus happy too.
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