diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d993bc2..f9f7ce9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -110,10 +110,9 @@ If you have found TinyGSM to be useful in your work, research or company, please - Check your ballance - Check that APN,User,Pass are correct and you have internet 2. Ensure the SIM card is correctly inserted into the module - 3. Provide a good, [stable power supply](https://github.com/vshymanskyy/TinyGSM/wiki/Powering-GSM-module) (up to 2A and specific voltage according to your module documentation) - 4. Check if serial connection is working (Hardware Serial is recommended) + 3. Check if serial connection is working (Hardware Serial is recommended) Send an ```AT``` command using [this sketch](tools/AT_Debug/AT_Debug.ino) - 5. Check if GSM antenna is attached + 4. Ensure that GSM antenna is firmly attached ## How does it work? @@ -131,6 +130,14 @@ For additional functions, please refer to [this example sketch](examples/AllFunc Use this sketch to diagnose your SIM card and GPRS connection: File -> Examples -> TynyGSM -> tools -> [Diagnostics](https://github.com/vshymanskyy/TinyGSM/blob/master/tools/Diagnostics/Diagnostics.ino) + +### Ensure stable data & power connection + +This actually solves stability problems in **many** cases: +- Provide a good, [stable power supply](https://github.com/vshymanskyy/TinyGSM/wiki/Powering-GSM-module) (up to 2A and specific voltage according to your module documentation) +- Keep your wires as short as possible +- Consider soldering them for a stable connection +- Do not put your wires next to noisy signal sources (buck converters, antennas, oscillators etc.) ### SoftwareSerial problems