The maximum range of the NRF24AP2-USBQ32-R7 module depends on various factors such as the environment, antenna design, and transmission power. However, in ideal conditions, it can reach up to 100 meters (330 feet) in open air.
Yes, the NRF24AP2-USBQ32-R7 module can be used with any microcontroller that has a SPI interface, such as Raspberry Pi, ESP32, or STM32. You will need to write custom code to interface with the module.
The NRF24AP2-USBQ32-R7 module can be configured for point-to-point or star network topology by setting the address and data rate registers accordingly. You can refer to the Nordic Semiconductor's documentation and example code for more information.
The power consumption of the NRF24AP2-USBQ32-R7 module varies depending on the mode of operation. In transmit mode, it consumes around 12mA, and in receive mode, it consumes around 13mA. In standby mode, it consumes around 26uA.
The NRF24AP2-USBQ32-R7 module does not support mesh networking out of the box. However, you can implement mesh networking using custom firmware and software. Nordic Semiconductor provides a mesh networking protocol called nRFmesh, which can be used with their modules.