Frustrated with monthly fees, and with a deep distrust of the telecom industry, we approached LoRa as an opportunity to build a community driven communications network, with the LoRa Text Development Kit being the end node for a user interface with most. But we came here to the TTN forum because yaâll like to get into the details, and thought you might appreciate the device as a portable debug console for your LoRa project, or a remote control/monitor for the sensors you have around your home. Weâre excited to share this with the community, and see what you can come up with!
is the complete working code open source⌠where is it ?
A. Weâve only recently started working on software development. Weâre currently a couple folks working on this in our spare time. So no, we donât of a fully fleshed out OS. For this reason, we sell this as a dev kit on tindie rather than a finished consumer product. We are, however, a few days away from a bare bones messaging app that can run on the device. This software, and future software, will be open source under the Apache 2.0 license. We will post link to github repo when pushed.
is it a mesh network⌠can you explain how it works?
A.For us, yes. Our goal is that each device can contribute to the larger network. However, what you do with the LoRa Text Dev Kit is up to you. Upload whatever software youâd like to it, and it seems you can decide for yourself if and what networks you decide to contribute to.
The gateway is based on the RAK833 and nodes on the RAK811 with the goal being that we provide high level guides on setting up and getting going with the devices.
Hi Thomas, TTN Calabria & Cilento is honored to have nfuse as a partner. In the last days I managed to connect the 3 concentrators that you sent me, on different SBCs, including a pi zero W!
Waiting for future products, we wish you the best
@BoRRoZ FYI I paid quick visit to see Jose & management with the new GW @ Reece Innovations in Newcastle yesterday and have to say am impressed with 1st look.
IF they meet feature set & proposed price points with decent quality build (looking good so far!) then this GW is set to impress. Cant wait to receive 1st test units in coming weeks for eval once CE tests complete.
Bad news for TTN Forumites is that they arenât looking to sell in small volumes to single users/tinkerers/hobbyists (as yet) so looks like pricing is based on some volume orders coming through due to potential issues with support burden (small tight dev team & logistics operation in UK & China).
I hope to explore options with them on how I can help them get to market and what can be done to open up access to selected market verticals & wider community in coming weeks and monthsâŚ
Done well - to paraphrase MiB3 - âthis could become my new favourite for selected LoRaWAN GW deploymentsâ (esp outdoor vs re-purposing other systems in weather proof housings etc.)
We are selling a new LoRaWAN GNSS tracker from ST that is ready for prototype usage and is based on the Murata LoRaWAN module with a STM32L072CZ, the Teseo-LIV3F GNSS positioning / geofencing module and various motion and enviromental sensors which include temperature, relative humidity and air pressure.
The tracker evaluation kit includes a LiPo battery that can be charged using a USB Type C cable and comes with a plastic casing. It is CE certified.
At my company, Reece Innovation, weâve been working on a solar panel powered gateway structure for semi-permanent installs.
Well Iâm pleased to share the outcome! Very robust and adaptable, for example you can deploy one or two 100W panels depending on available sun. Our mechanical engineers calculated wind load support to over 120km/h - more if sandbags are added. Battery is safely stored in a locked cabinet.
This is delivered in a kit of parts, IKEA style Feel free to contact me for more details.
Definitely not just an idea. Itâs a fully specced design, down to the individual parts (which we have available). A big difference is weâve also done the calcs to actually prove stability at wind loads - advantage of having mechanical engineers.
Weâre assembling a sample in our factory and will post photos soon. Weâre leave it running.
One other nice thing is we actually can post statistics from the solar charger (which has modbus) over - what else - LoRaWAN. Yes, the rig itself is a node! I think itâs pretty cool and will share more soon, more surprises on the way.
Iâve got a code for a discount of 5% for the Dragino LG308 LoRaWAN Gateway on Tindie. So if you are going to buy one, feel free to use them.
Code: 338FE091
Of course I have tested the LG308 by myself and I think it has the best price-performance ratio for private makers.
Its easy to use, can be easily configured to TTN (or a private LoRaWAN Server) and is ready to use in <15min.
I also compared it to other gateways (Laird, Ursalink and Multitech):
The range and RSSI was quite as good as the Multitech (~800$) and for me better than the Laird and
Ursalink.
For the sake of completeness: Yes, it is an affiliate code. So you get something, I get something. Win Win.
We have decided to include a special offer for hackers and makers:
Our Offer for Hackers and Makers
Are you part of a hackerspace, makerspace or some other community group and want to build a gateway for a non-commercial project that somehow benefits the public (e.g. a public gateway for The Things Network)? We want to support these use cases! Drop us an e-mail at shop@coredump.ch explaining your project to get the backplane 33% cheaper!
LoRa Carrier grade Gateways - Lorrier LR2 for sale! We start great LR2 Gateways discount for the TTN comunity members.
LORRIER LR2 is an improved carrier grade gateway for building reliable professional IoT network based on LoRaWAN⢠protocol. This is a fully outdoor device intended to establish a wide coverage IoT network built by telecommunications operators as well as a local network built by individuals or IoT connectivity service providers. Datasheet
The price for the members is 425Eur / brand new LR2 gateway. The last few pieces left.
Buyers can apply by email tucek.martin81@gmail.com
is that they arenât looking to sell in small volumes to single users/tinkerers/hobbyists (as yet) so looks like pricing is based on some volume orders coming through due to potential issues with support burden (small tight dev team & logistics operation in UK & China).
Feel free to contact me for more details.
