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Troubleshooting
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Symptom: The device shows CC1101 NOT FOUND on boot or when opening the RF menu.
Cause: Bruce firmware v1.12 or v1.13 is installed. These versions are missing the SPI and power patches required for CC1101 recognition.
Fix:
- Flash Bruce v1.14 or later at bruce.computer/flasher.
- Reboot the device.
- Re-open the RF menu — the error should be gone.
Symptom: You flashed v1.14+ but CC1101 still shows as not found.
Possible Causes & Fixes:
| Cause | Fix |
|---|---|
| RF board not fully seated | Power off, remove the board, re-seat firmly, power on |
| Wrong firmware selected | Confirm you flashed the StickS3 variant, not Cardputer or other |
| Cached bad flash | Try flashing again using the web flasher's "Erase + Flash" option |
| CC1101 not yet configured | Go to Menu → RF → CONFIG → RF MODULE → CC1101 (legacy)
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Symptom: nRF24-based features produce no results or show errors.
Fix:
- The nRF24 requires no manual configuration. Simply activate the nRF24 module in the Bruce menu.
- Ensure the RF board is fully and securely seated.
- Confirm Bruce v1.14+ is installed.
Symptom: Transmissions are intermittent, signals are weak, or performance degrades over time.
Possible Causes & Fixes:
| Cause | Fix |
|---|---|
| Loose board connection | Remove and re-seat the RF PACK S3 |
| Low battery | Charge the M5Stack StickS3 fully before testing |
| Environmental interference | Test in a different location away from dense 2.4GHz traffic |
The RF PACK S3 includes a ME6211 500mA LDO and a 100µF Tantalum capacitor specifically to prevent voltage sag during transmission. If instability persists, the board connection is the most likely culprit.
Symptom: StickS3 fails to boot or freezes after the RF PACK S3 is attached.
Fix:
- Remove the RF board and confirm the StickS3 boots normally.
- Check the expansion connector for bent pins or debris.
- Re-seat the RF board carefully with the device powered off.
- If the issue persists after re-seating, contact PINGEQUA support.
Symptom: The browser-based flasher at bruce.computer/flasher cannot detect the device.
Fix:
- Use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge — the Web Serial API is not supported in Firefox or Safari.
- Try a different USB-C cable (data-capable, not charge-only).
- On macOS/Linux, you may need to grant serial port permissions. Check System Settings or run
ls /dev/tty.*to confirm the device appears. - Hold the boot button on the StickS3 while connecting USB to enter download mode.
- Visit the PINGEQUA Support Page
- Watch setup videos on YouTube @PINGEQUA
- Contact PINGEQUA at pingltd@hotmail.com
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