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LORAWAN GPS TRACKER

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Posted on Dec. 30, 2017



Intermediate
1 Week

Introduction

Get the parts

How to wire the Arduino Pro Mini, RFM95W and the Ublox Neo6M GPS

The software with LPP conversion

Upload and test

Build in the box

Conclusion

Introduction


This LoRaWan GPS tracker uses the TTN Cayenne integration and shows your movements on a map in your Cayenne dashboard.
Built in a 3D printed enclosure, fastened with a rubberband on my front bicycle light, I did several bike tours around our city. This setup was 1 meter above the ground and the antenna was almost horizontal. I was amazed by the good results for about.... $20

The GPS tracker is built up with the following hardware components:


* Arduino Pro Mini


* RFM95 tranceiver


* Ublox NEO-6M GPS


* Lipo battery


* On/Off switch


* 3D printed enclosure