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DW3000 Arduino Library (Simplified)

Community-built simplified DW3000 Arduino library for the Makerfabs ESP32 UWB DW3000, offering readable code with examples for SPI communication, TX/RX, and double-sided two-way ranging.

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Boards:ESP32

Firmware:Arduino

Use Cases:IoT PrototypingEducation

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Overview

Created by Fhilb as an alternative to the official Makerfabs/NConcepts DW3000 library, this simplified Arduino library emphasizes readability and customizability. It is specifically designed for the Makerfabs ESP32 UWB DW3000 (WROOM version).

Features

Clean, understandable SPI communication with the DW3000 chip
GPIO configuration for LED status indicators
Basic transmission and reception examples
Bidirectional messaging
Double-sided two-way ranging for precise distance measurement
Hardware connection verification utilities

Compatibility

Supported: Makerfabs ESP32 UWB DW3000 PCB (WROOM version tested)
Not supported: DWM3000EVB with Arduino Uno (CPU too slow)

License

GPL-3.0

Resources

GitHub Repository

Source code & project files

Devices Used in This Project

Makerfabs ESP32 UWB DW3000

Dev Board

ESP32 + DW3000 UWB development board for centimeter-accurate indoor positioning and ranging. Supports UWB channels 5 and 9, FiRa compatible, Apple U1 interoperable. WiFi and Bluetooth for data relay.

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