{ "slug": "lilygo-t-embed-cc1101-plus", "name": "T-Embed CC1101 Plus", "maker": "LILYGO", "category": "multitools", "categoryLabel": "Multitools", "status": "listed", "statusLabel": "Listed by maker", "description": "The T-Embed CC1101 sub-GHz tool with an added nRF24L01 2.4 GHz radio, in a Flipper-style body with a 1.9-inch colour screen and infrared.", "goodFor": "Sub-GHz and 2.4 GHz experiments in one pocket device.", "youNeed": "Community firmware such as Bruce for the tool features.", "tradeoff": "No NFC or RFID; battery size not published.", "tags": [ "Sub-GHz", "2.4 GHz", "Infrared", "Bruce firmware" ], "price": "US$60.65", "priceShort": "$60.65", "priceFrom": "lilygo.cc", "checked": "2026-09-17", "url": "https://gadgets.sh/devices/lilygo-t-embed-cc1101-plus/", "shortUrl": "https://gadgets.sh/lilygo-t-embed-cc1101-plus", "markdown": "https://gadgets.sh/devices/lilygo-t-embed-cc1101-plus.md", "image": "https://gadgets.sh/assets/lilygo-t-embed-cc1101-plus.jpg", "cutout": "https://gadgets.sh/assets/cutouts/lilygo-t-embed-cc1101-plus.webp", "shareCard": "https://gadgets.sh/og/lilygo-t-embed-cc1101-plus.jpg", "shops": [ { "merchant": "LILYGO", "label": "Buy from LILYGO", "kind": "shop", "orderable": true, "url": "https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101-plus?utm_source=gadgets.sh&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=lilygo-t-embed-cc1101-plus&utm_content=api", "note": null }, { "merchant": "Amazon", "label": "Buy from Amazon", "kind": "shop", "orderable": true, "url": "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMFD54K3?utm_source=gadgets.sh&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=lilygo-t-embed-cc1101-plus&utm_content=api", "note": "In stock at Amazon when checked on 2026-09-24." } ], "specs": [ { "group": "Core hardware", "rows": [ { "label": "Processor", "value": "ESP32-S3 · 16 MB flash · 8 MB PSRAM", "source": "https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101-plus" }, { "label": "Display", "value": "1.9″ ST7789V IPS · 170 × 320", "source": "https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101-plus" }, { "label": "Radios", "value": "CC1101 sub-GHz · nRF24L01 2.4 GHz · Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n · Bluetooth LE 5 · IR transmit and receive", "source": "https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101-plus" }, { "label": "Power", "value": "Battery voltage sensing on IO04; capacity not stated", "source": "https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101-plus" } ] }, { "group": "Details from the product page", "rows": [ { "label": "Difference from the CC1101", "value": "Adds an nRF24L01 module", "source": "https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101-plus" }, { "label": "Antenna versions", "value": "Internal (K268) or external (K268-01)", "source": "https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101-plus" }, { "label": "Case warning", "value": "The maker does not recommend replacing the case; doing so risks the IR function", "source": "https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101-plus" }, { "label": "Development", "value": "Arduino, ESP-IDF", "source": "https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101-plus" } ] }, { "group": "Buying", "rows": [ { "label": "Price", "value": "US$60.65 on lilygo.cc", "source": "https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101-plus" }, { "label": "Availability", "value": "In stock on the day of review", "source": "https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101-plus" } ] } ], "docs": [ { "label": "Maker product page", "url": "https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101-plus" }, { "label": "LILYGO GitHub organisation", "url": "https://github.com/Xinyuan-LilyGO" }, { "label": "LILYGO FAQ and support", "url": "https://lilygo.cc/pages/faqs" } ], "blueprint": { "openness": "schematics", "opennessLabel": "Schematics published", "summary": "The 'Plus' is the base T-Embed CC1101 board with an added nRF24L01 module; LILYGO reuses the base T-Embed-CC1101 repo's PDF schematic and STEP 3D files, no Plus-specific hardware files exist.", "files": [ { "kind": "schematic", "label": "T-Embed-CC1101 V1.0 schematic (PDF)", "url": "https://github.com/Xinyuan-LilyGO/T-Embed-CC1101/blob/master/hardware/T-Embed-CC1101%20V1.0%2024-07-29.pdf", "format": "PDF" }, { "kind": "3d-model", "label": "T-Embed CC1101 mechanical 3D model (STEP)", "url": "https://github.com/Xinyuan-LilyGO/T-Embed-CC1101/blob/master/3D_files/T-Embed%20CC1101.stp", "format": "STEP" } ], "repos": [ { "url": "https://github.com/Xinyuan-LilyGO/T-Embed-CC1101", "role": "hardware", "official": true, "license": null, "stars": 508, "pushed": "2026-08-24" } ], "parts": [ { "part": "ESP32-S3", "role": "MCU", "datasheet": "https://www.espressif.com/sites/default/files/documentation/esp32-s3_datasheet_en.pdf" }, { "part": "CC1101", "role": "sub-GHz radio", "datasheet": "https://www.ti.com/product/CC1101" }, { "part": "nRF24L01", "role": "2.4GHz radio (Plus-only add-on)", "datasheet": "https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Wireless/Nordic/nRF24L01_Product_Specification_v2_0.pdf" } ], "notes": "Confirmed via lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101-plus page text: 'The T-Embed CC1101 Plus is simply the T-Embed CC1101 with an added nRF24L01 module.' 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