SPI-CMD-dat.md
demo code
Uses SPI (spidev)
Resets SX1278
Reads Version register (0x42) to verify communication
Does not transmit RF (safe, non-invasive)
disable CE1
When SPI is enabled:
Kernel configures:
GPIO8 → CE0
GPIO7 → CE1
Disable CE1 in device tree
sudo nano /boot/config.txt
Add: dtoverlay=spi0-1cs
Reboot.
This disables CE1 → GPIO7 becomes free.
✔ Safe to use GPIO7 manually