LoRa

LoRa

Scope

Enrich radio connectivity capabilities with LoRa/LoRaWAN technology and dedicated GPS

General Information

Host board insigh.io main board
Version 1.0.0
Add-on Capabilities LoRa Radio Modem based on RAK3172 (RAK WIRELESS) Module
GNSS based on L76L-M33 (QUECTEL) Module flashed with I²C firmware
External components Ribbon Flex Cable (Part number: 92317-1012)
ISM 868-915MHz Antenna
Flexible GNSS Antenna (for GPS option)
Software Support Internal Payload Encoder. Use with any LoRaWAN Network Server
Dimensions (L x W x H) 30.5 x 49 x 10 mm
Weight 7 g

Pinout

Connectivity Expansion Port

J2
1 GND
2 3.3V
3 IO40
4 IO18
5 IO35
6 IO36
7 SDA
8 UART1_TX
9 SCL
10 UART1_RX

Pins Description

  • Power Pins (Output Only)
    • GND: Common Ground
    • 3.3V: Constant 3.3V Output from LDO used to power the Radio/GPS
  • Other Control Pins (Input/Output)
    • IO38 & IO39 : I²C Control (SCL) & Data (SDA) Line (Already Pulled-up) for controlling GPS
    • IO15 & IO16 : Serial (UART) Pins for communicating with the LoRa Modem
    • IO35 & IO36 : Radio/GPS control & reset pins
    • IO18 : LoRa module reset pin
    • IO40 : Free pin (FFC)

Changelog

Version Release Date Comments
1.0.1 16/12/2024 Mechanical changes (changed hole position).
1.0.0 04/10/2023 First stable version with RAK3172 and continuous power.