jaycar XC4392 Compatible Long Range LoRa Shield Instructions

jaycar XC4392 Compatible Long Range LoRa Shield

XC4392 LoRaTM Shield

Specifications :

• LoRaTM technology for long-range communication
• Hardware: SPI communication with ICSP header
• Antenna provided separately
• Compatible with R3 boards (e.g., duinotech Uno, Leonardo, Mega)

Product Usage Instructions

Hardware Setup:

1. Attach the provided antenna to the shield before operation.
2. Disconnect the three jumpers labelled J_DIO5, J_DIO2, and J_DIO1 as they are usually not necessary.
3. Ensure the LoRaTM Shield is properly connected to the Arduino board.

Software Installation:

1. Download the LoRa library from https://github.com/sandeepmistry/arduino-LoRa or search for ‘lora’ in the Library Manager.
2. Refer to the API description at https://github.com/sandeepmistry/arduino-LoRa/blob/master/API.md for detailed information on library functions.
3. Explore example applications and code provided in the library and at https://www.jaycar.com.au/lora-remote for project ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: Do I need to attach the antenna before using the LoRa Shield?
  A: Yes, it is recommended to attach the antenna before operating the shield for optimal performance.

• Q: Which Arduino boards are compatible with the LoRa Shield?
  A: The LoRa Shield is compatible with R3 boards such as duinotech Uno, Leonardo, and Mega, allowing for direct hardware SPI communication.

XC4392 LoRa™ Shield

• LoRa™:
  • LoRa™ is a powerful new technology enabling secure wireless data communications over long distances even several kilometres without the need of a mobile GSM network.
  • LoRa™ can be used in many outdoor or indoor applications, such as building automation, weather monitoring, irrigation systems control, smart metering, smart cities, and much more. For more information about LoRa™ visit https://www.lora-alliance.org/ .
  • The XC4388 LoRa™ Shield is based on the Semtech SX1276 IC. More information can be found on the datasheet at http://www.semtech.com/images/datasheet/sx1276_77_78_79.pdf , but is not necessary for basic usage. This version operates at 915MHz.
• Software :
  • The library at https://github.com/sandeepmistry/arduino-LoRa (or simply search for ‘lora’ in the Library Manager) provides most basic functionality. Also see the examples for applications. Detailed information about this library can be found in the API description at https://github.com/sandeepmistry/arduino-LoRa/blob/master/API.md
  • The LoRa™ Remote Relay project at https://www.jaycar.com.au/lora-remote also has some example code .
• Hardware:
  • The antenna is provided loose and should be attached before operation.
  • It’s also recommended to disconnect the three jumpers labelled J_DIO5, J_DIO2 and J_DIO1, as they connect pins on the shield to the Arduino board underneath, and are usually not necessary.
  • The LoRa™ Shield uses SPI for communication, and these pins are routed to the ICSP header. As such, any R3 board (including duinotech Uno, Leonardo or Mega) should work using hardware SPI directly.

References

• GitHub - sandeepmistry/arduino-LoRa: An Arduino library for sending and receiving data using LoRa radios.
• arduino-LoRa/API.md at master · sandeepmistry/arduino-LoRa · GitHub
• LoRa Remote Relay | Jaycar Electronics
• LoRa Alliance - Homepage - LoRa Alliance®

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