Description
The SX1272 LoRa module main advantage is the reach increasing but also the cost saving respect other similar modules like XBee 868 or XBee 900. The Multiprotocol
Radio Shield can be used to connect two modules in order to combine the existing Cooking-Hacks modules and make connections between platforms. The SX1272 LoRa
module uses the SPI bus. The SPI port allows more speed communication and frees up the UART for other purposes like debugging or to connect communication
modules.
It comes with a 868 MHz antenna to be used in this frequency.
- Access to the complete list of kits and accessories of SX1272 LoRa module for Arduino, Raspberry Pi and Intel Galileo here.
Note: As indicated in the product name, this item is valid for Arduino, Raspberry Pi and Intel Galileo. It is NOT compatible with Waspmote.
Note: The LoRa module is fully compatible with the Raspberry Pi 2 model B with our latest software.
Note: in Arduino this module has to be used with the Multiprotocol Radio Shield.
LoRa VS LoRaWAN
Libelium currently offers two options of this type of radio technology: LoRa and LoRaWAN
LoRa contains only the link layer protocol and is perfect to be used in P2P communications between nodes. LoRa modules are a little cheaper that the LoRaWAN
ones. It works in the 868 and 900MHz bands. Go to the LoRa Tutorial.
LoRaWAN includes the network layer too so it is possible to send the information to any Base Station already connected to a Cloud platform. LoRaWAN modules may
work in the 868/900/433MHz bands. Go to the LoRaWAN Tutorial.
If you are interested in a Waspmote unit with LoRa connectivity, please consider these items:
Waspmote SX1272 LoRa module 900 MHz
Waspmote SX1272 LoRa module 868 MHz
Related Tutorials
Extreme Range Links: LoRa 868 / 900MHz SX1272 LoRa module for Arduino, Raspberry Pi
and Intel Galileo
Internet of Things, Long Range Networks
Libelium's LoRa module works in both 868 and 900 MHz ISM bands, which makes it suitable for virtually any country. Those frequency bands are
lower than the popular 2.4 GHz band, so path loss attenuation is better in LoRa. In addition, 868 and 900 MHz are bands with much fewer
interference than the highly populated 2.4 GHz band.
Besides, these low frequencies provide great penetration in possible materials (brick walls, trees, concrete), so these bands get less loss in the
presence of obstacles than higher bands.
Read more
Multiprotocol Radio Shield Tutorial for Arduino, Raspberry Pi and Intel Galileo
Internet of Things
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