# Join The Things Summer Academy - August 16 to 20 **URL:** \ **Category:** TTN Announcements\ **Created:** [July 13, 2021, 12:36pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741 "2021-07-13T12:36:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/laurens/32/46841_2.png) [@laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/laurens)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2021, 12:37pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/1 "2021-07-13T12:37:00Z")
The Things Network is hosting The Things Summer Academy. Join the 1-week virtual course and learn all the fundamentals of LoRaWAN to kickstart you professional career in IoT. **Why join this course?** - High-quality content, created by a team of LoRaWAN experts - Hands-on workshops with live Q&A - Personal mentor to support your throughout the week - Become part of a peer-group for discussing, interacting and reviewing one another’s work - Access to discounted hardware and software - Official Certificate upon completion - Invitation to The Things Alumni Network - On-demand content after the summer course [![summer_academy_twitter](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/uploads/default/original/3X/f/7/f786d294d5f6a51512cff5f35b39241d1b508a20.png)](https://hopin.com/events/the-things-summer-academy) ## To learn more, [click here](https://hopin.com/events/the-things-summer-academy) ---
**Author:** ![JTrigo](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/jtrigo/32/35697_2.png) [@JTrigo](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/JTrigo)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 7:16am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/2 "2021-07-15T07:16:32Z")
Hi Laurens, I’m very interested in join this course. I’ve one question, if you don’t mind, to do the hands-on workshops, I assume we need to access to a hardware kit as is said in the web. Do you know what is the required purchase list of hardware that we need to take properly the course? Thanks in advance, Jordi ---
**Author:** ![descartes](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/descartes/32/47220_2.png) [@descartes](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/descartes)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 8:10am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/3 "2021-07-15T08:10:07Z")
> [@JTrigo](#): > > Do you know what is the required purchase list of hardware that we need to take properly the course? It says it’s coming soon but if you need to budget, at worst case scenario you are likely to need a gateway and an end device as bare minimum plus, I hope obviously, a computer on the internet! A TTIG + Arduino MKR WAN 1310 (I’m guessing on some mainstream hardware here) would run to around 150 in £/$/€ tops. Hopefully Laurens is a good negotiator. Plus snacks! ---
**Author:** ![laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/laurens/32/46841_2.png) [@laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/laurens)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 9:44am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/4 "2021-07-15T09:44:56Z")
Hardware list: **Gateways** : Option 1: a Raspberry Pi, the [RAK2287](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak2287-pi-hat) + [RAK2287 Pi HAT](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak2287-lpwan-gateway-concentrator-module?variant=39662118928582) Option 2: [WisGate Developer D4H | RAK7248](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak7248?variant=39945469690054) I got a 15% discount code which I’ll share with everyone who subscribed. **Dev board** We require an Arduino-based development board. I will soon share the details which dev board will be used. ---
**Author:** ![JTrigo](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/jtrigo/32/35697_2.png) [@JTrigo](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/JTrigo)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/5 "2021-07-15T12:15:14Z")
@descartes @laurens Thank you very much!!! ---
**Author:** ![tenspot](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/tenspot/32/35697_2.png) [@tenspot](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/tenspot)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 11:07am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/6 "2021-07-29T11:07:27Z")
Hi Laurens, Any news on the Arduino based development board yet? ---
**Author:** ![laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/laurens/32/46841_2.png) [@laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/laurens)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 12:47pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/7 "2021-07-29T12:47:32Z")
Have a look at your inbox from an email from me. I’ve sent everyone who signed up for the course an email with details on what hardware to purchase. Here also the details: **Development board** Arduino MKR WAN 1300: [link to webshop](https://store.arduino.cc/arduino-mkr-wan-1300-lora-connectivity-1414) Arduino MKR Env shield rev 2: [link to webshop](https://store.arduino.cc/mkr-env-shield-r2) **Gateway Kit** There are 2 options to choose from. You can order the individual components (option 1) or purchase the kit as a whole (option 2). _Option 1:_ RAK2287: [link to webshop](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak2287-lpwan-gateway-concentrator-module?variant=39662118928582%20RAK2287) RAK2287 Pi HAT: [link to webshop](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak2287-pi-hat) Raspberry Pi 4: [link to webshop](https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/) _Option 2:_ WisGate Developer D4H: [link to webshop](https://store.rakwireless.com/products/rak7248?variant=39945469690054) ---
**Author:** ![Jeff-UK](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/jeff-uk/32/35697_2.png) [@Jeff-UK](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Jeff-UK)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/8 "2021-07-29T13:40:36Z")
Do you have indication from RAK & Arduino by destination territory of when last order date would be to _guarantee_ users will have units in time for the workshops (inc shipping/customs clearance times…) I can foresee tears by bedtime for those around the world leaving until last minute! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/laurens/32/46841_2.png) [@laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/laurens)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 2:03pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/9 "2021-07-29T14:03:33Z")
Good question. Will check! ---
**Author:** ![Grantep](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/grantep/32/35697_2.png) [@Grantep](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Grantep)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 2:37pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/10 "2021-07-29T14:37:13Z")
Just checked, the Arduino MKR Env shield is sold out. ---
**Author:** ![laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/laurens/32/46841_2.png) [@laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/laurens)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 3:13pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/11 "2021-07-29T15:13:07Z")
@Grantep Make sure to use the link I posted above. They should still be available ---
**Author:** ![Grantep](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/grantep/32/35697_2.png) [@Grantep](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Grantep)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 3:21pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/12 "2021-07-29T15:21:25Z")
Thanks. The link [Arduino MKR ENV Shield rev2](https://store.arduino.cc/mkr-env-shield-r2) is being redirected to [https://store.arduino.cc/usa/mkr-env-shield-r2](https://store.arduino.cc/usa/mkr-env-shield-r2). I will try using a VPN. ---
**Author:** ![Grantep](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/grantep/32/35697_2.png) [@Grantep](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Grantep)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/13 "2021-07-29T15:29:13Z")
I was able to purchase the last shield from The Pi Hut. I should be fine. Thanks. Really looking forward to the course. ---
**Author:** ![Faunaphotonics](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/faunaphotonics/32/35697_2.png) [@Faunaphotonics](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Faunaphotonics)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/14 "2021-07-29T20:47:12Z")
Hi Laurens, It needs to be this exactly gateway or one sx1301 pi4 based like IMST should be ok ? ---
**Author:** ![laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/laurens/32/46841_2.png) [@laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/laurens)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 9:01am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/15 "2021-08-02T09:01:29Z")
@Faunaphotonics the workshop is designed for the RAK gateway. You can follow along with part of the workshop, but the firmware to manage the RAK gateway card might be different than the one you use. ---
**Author:** ![laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/laurens/32/46841_2.png) [@laurens](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/laurens)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 9:02am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/16 "2021-08-02T09:02:21Z")
For people joining The Things Summer Academy, make sure to also join the Slack Group for daily updates & chitchat. > **[Welcome to your new HQ](https://thethingsnetwork.slack.com/?redir=%2Fmessages)** > > Slack is a new way to communicate with your team. It’s faster, better organized, and more secure than email. To access Slack: 1. [Log in](https://account.thethingsnetwork.org/register) to your The Things Network account 2. Request access to The Things Network Slack via [your account page](https://account.thethingsnetwork.org/) 3. Join the channel [#the-things-summer-academy](https://thethingsnetwork.slack.com/#the-things-summer-academy) ---
**Author:** ![mkinross](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/mkinross/32/35697_2.png) [@mkinross](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/mkinross)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/17 "2021-08-02T12:59:56Z")
How do we login? ---
**Author:** ![descartes](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/descartes/32/47220_2.png) [@descartes](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/descartes)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2021, 1:24pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/18 "2021-08-02T13:24:35Z")
Login in Slack? If you create an account on Slack then you can use the link above to access the TTN area. Your login is for Slack and then you subscribe to different discussion groups. ---
**Author:** ![Coffee](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/coffee/32/36681_2.png) [@Coffee](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Coffee)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2021, 1:09pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/19 "2021-08-11T13:09:51Z")
Hi, I’ve been sitting on one of the original Kickstarter Gateways (with 2 Things Uno boards). All this stuff is still unboxed, life just gets in the way, y’know? Anyhow this seems like a good time to dive in with some hand holding. My question is simple, is one of the original TTN kickstarter gateways a suitable device with which to follow along? I also have doubts about V2 to V3 upgrading too, I have always followed along with what is happening TTN-wise, but never had time to participate. Cheers. Paul. ---
**Author:** ![Jeff-UK](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/user_avatar/www.thethingsnetwork.org/jeff-uk/32/35697_2.png) [@Jeff-UK](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Jeff-UK)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2021, 2:28pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741/20 "2021-08-11T14:28:08Z")
**Cautionary note to all!** Received my Arduino kit for the session a couple of days ago and noticed that unlike most other such retail packed modules I’ve received from other vendors (e.g. RAK811Sensor/Tracker, 813, 815, 5205 etc. Heltec WiFi Lora V1 & V2’s etc.) There is NO small antenna/pigtail included - not even a small helical or patch ant…nor is there any warning out of the box to the effect that **you should not power up/run LoRa kit without 1st attaching an antenna!** If you didnt order one for the session raid your spares box, cannibalise another unit/system… or get a rapid order into you favourite choice of disty to get a suitable ant delivered in time before you trash your kit! 🙂 😱 [Next page](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/join-the-things-summer-academy-august-16-to-20/49741.md?page=2)