SMS(texting) hardware

temtronic · Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 5:52 am

I need to do 'simple' SMS sending of text only. Seems to be a few choices for hardware TC35, ADH8066. Anyone have a preference/pros &cons/ ease of use 'words of wisdom'.
PIC will be 18F46K22.
Thanks
Jay

ezflyr · Joined: 25 Oct 2010 Posts: 1019 Location: Tewksbury, MA

Hi Jay,

The ADH8066 from Sparkfun ($49.95) is really easy to use! If it's a "one-off" project, just purchase it with a breakout board, unless you are comfortable soldering the fine pitch connector. If you power your PIC at 3.8V along with the GSM module, you can directly connect the two together. If you go this route, I can share some schematics and sample code!

John

Gabriel · Joined: 03 Aug 2009 Posts: 1067 Location: Panama

Hi,

Ive used a Sony Ericcson TA-290 with alot of success... the TX RX pins are accessible on the standard phone connector... you could buy (if you find it) the DB9 adapter... or solder fly wires directly... ebay.

You may find also an ENFORA 1218 module on ebay, which is what i currently use... i got 3 and they are GREAT...self contained, RUGGED modules, that can take a beating.. they come with DB9 serial port 5-9V input.

Sparkfun has some choices as well... a few dev boards and Arduino shields that might do the job...

My best choice would be an ENFORA 1218.... really good modules, aluminum encased..... no need to fiddle with them... they just work.

G
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