M5StickC Plus & StickS3 RF Modules

Choose the correct M5StickC Plus or M5Stack StickS3 RF module for CC1101 433 MHz and nRF24L01+ 2.4 GHz work. RF Pack S3 and Stick RF 424 are built for different host layouts and are not interchangeable.

Which M5Stick RF module fits your device?

Host device Compatible module Radio hardware
M5Stack StickS3 RF Pack S3 CC1101 433 MHz + nRF24L01+ 2.4 GHz; dedicated StickS3 form factor
M5StickC Plus 1.1 / M5StickC Plus2 Stick RF 424 CC1101 433 MHz + nRF24L01+ 2.4 GHz; hardware slide switch

RF Pack S3 for M5Stack StickS3

Choose RF Pack S3 only for the M5Stack StickS3. It uses the StickS3 footprint, buffered shared SPI and a device-specific Bruce build. Start with the StickS3 Bruce Web Flasher, then use the RF Pack S3 wiki setup for module selection and troubleshooting.

Stick RF 424 for M5StickC Plus

Choose Stick RF 424 for M5StickC Plus 1.1 or M5StickC Plus2. Use the physical switch to select the CC1101 or nRF24 path, flash the matching StickC build, and follow the Stick RF 424 wiki setup.

Compatibility checks before ordering

  • RF Pack S3 does not fit M5StickC Plus, Cardputer or Cardputer ADV.
  • Stick RF 424 is for M5StickC Plus 1.1 / Plus2 and does not fit StickS3.
  • The M5Stack host device is not included.
  • Use only the frequency band and RF functions permitted in your location.

Need help flashing? Read the browser-based firmware flashing guide. For setup details, pin references and detection fixes, open the PINGEQUA RF Wiki.