What is LoRa module used for?
LoRa stands for Long Range Radio and is mainly targeted for M2M and IoT networks….Features.
| Specification | LoRa Feature |
|---|---|
| Standard | IEEE 802.15.4g |
| Modulation | Spread spectrum modulation type based on FM pulses which vary. |
| Capacity | One LoRa gateway takes thousands of nodes |
| Battery | Long battery life |
What is the range of LoRa module?
10 km
LoRa
| A LoRa module | |
|---|---|
| Developed by | Semtech |
| Connector type | SPI/I2C |
| Compatible hardware | SX1261, SX1262, SX1268, SX1272, SX1276, SX1278 |
| Physical range | >10 km in perfect conditions |
Can a Raspberry Pi connect to a Lora module?
The SX1278 is a 16-pin Lora module that communicates using SPI on 3.3V Logic. The Raspberry pi also operates in 3.3V logic level and also has in-built SPI port and 3.3V regulator. So we can directly connect the LoRa module with the Raspberry Pi.
Can a Raspberry Pi be used as a LoRaWAN?
pyLoRa for Raspberry Pi There are many python packages that you can use with LoRa. Also commonly the Raspberry Pi is used as a LoRaWAN to get data from multiple LoRa nodes. But, in this project our aim to do Peer to Peer communication between two Raspberry Pi modules or between a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino.
How is Arduino used in peer to peer Lora?
In a peer to peer LoRa communication the module that is transmitting the information is called a server and the module that receives the information is called a client. In most cases the Arduino will be used in the field with a sensor to measure data and the Pi will be used to receive these data.
Can a Arduino be used with a Raspberry Pi?
It has a rpsreal LoRa Arduino and rpsreal LoRa Raspberry pi modules which can be used on the Arduino and the Raspberry Pi environment. For now, let’s focus on the Raspberry Pi environment. As told earlier the LoRa module works with SPI communication, so we have to enable SPI on Pi and then install the pylora package.