# How to create a CC2530 router
The CC2530 is highly suitable for serving as a router. It has an external antenna which will greatly improve the range of your Zigbee network. This tutorial will explain how to create a CC2530 router packed into a nice enclosure which can be powered via any regular outlet.

**DISCLAIMER:** The CC2530 router will use Mains AC so there is a danger of electrocution if not installed properly. If you don't know how to install it, please call an electrician!

![CC2530 in an enclosure](../images/cc2530_router_enclosure.jpg)

## 1. What do I need?
| Name | Price | Picture |
| ------------- | ------------- | ------------- |
| CC2530 <br/> **OR** <br/> CC2530 + CC2591 <br/> *The CC2530 + CC2591 is more powerful but more expensive* | +-7.50$ on AliExpress <br/><br/>  +-15$ on AliExpress | ![CC2530](../images/cc2530.jpg)|
| HLK-PM03 | +-2.20$ on AliExpress | ![HLK-PM03](../images/HLK-PM03.jpg) |
| Enclosure (the one used has the following dimensions: 100x68x40mm) | +-2$ | ![Enclosure](../images/enclosure.jpg) |
| Power cable | +-2$ | ![Power cable](../images/power_cable.png) |
| CC debugger | - | ![CC debugger](../images/cc_debugger.jpg) |
| 8 female to female jumper wires | - | ![Jumper wires](../images/female_to_female_jumper_wires.jpg) |

# 2. Flashing the CC2530
The CC2530 has to be flashed with a router firmware which has to be done with a CC debugger using 6 female to female jumper wires. Pins have to connected as follows:

### CC debugger pin layout

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 <img src="../images/ccdebugger_pins.png"/>
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| CC debugger | CC2530 |
| ----------- | ------ |
| 1 | GND |
| 2 | VCC |
| 3 | P2.2 |
| 4 | P2.1 |
| 7 | RST |
| 9 | VCC |

### Pin layout of various CC2530 modules
| Name | Pin layout | Picture |
| ------------- | ------------- | ------------- |
| CC2530 | ![CC2530 pin layout](../images/cc2530_pin_layout.png) | ![CC2530](../images/cc2530.jpg)
| Webee CC2530 + CC2591 | ![Webee CC2530 + CC2591 pin layout](../images/webee_cc2530_cc2591_pinlayout.png) | ![CC2530 + CC2591](../images/cc2530_cc2591.jpg)

### Flashing
Now the CC2530 can be flashed using the same instructions as [Flashing the CC2531](../getting_started/flashing_the_cc2531.md). The router firmwares can be found [here](https://github.com/Koenkk/Z-Stack-firmware/tree/master/router).

![CC debugger connected to CC2530](../images/ccdebugger_cc2530.jpg)

# 3. Putting it in an enclosure
The following steps have to be followed:
- Drill 2 holes in the enclosure; one for the antenna, one for the power cable
- Lay a knot in the power cable; this serves as strain relief
- Solder the power cable on to the AC pins of the HLK-PM03
- Use 2 female to female jumper wires to connect the VC+ pin of the HLK-PM03 to the VCC pin of the CC2530 and the VC- pin of the HLK-PM03 to the GND pin of the CC2530
- Use double sided tape to fix the CC2530 and HLK-PM03 into the enclosure

### Result

![1](../images/router_1.jpg)

![2](../images/router_2.jpg)

![3](../images/router_3.jpg)

![4](../images/router_4.jpg)

![CC2530 in an enclosure](../images/cc2530_router_enclosure.jpg)

# 4. Done!
Now plug the CC2530 into a power outlet where it will automatically join your Zigbee network. (don't forget to set `permit_join: true` to enable joining of new devices). Enjoy your extended Zigbee network range! :smile: