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Please use the [MKRWANFWUpdate_standalone example](https://github.com/arduino-libraries/MKRWAN/blob/master/examples/MKRWANFWUpdate_standalone/MKRWANFWUpdate_standalone.ino) from latest [MKRWAN library](https://github.com/arduino-libraries/MKRWAN) release to update the firmware.\n\n## Install extension\n\nEnter to [Maker MakeCode](https://maker.makecode.com/#)\n\n1.- Select \"New Project\"\n\n\n2.- Select MKR1300 Arduino board\n![boards2](\nhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/wiki/ElectronicCats/CatSatZero/assets/MakeCode_6.png)\n\n3.- Go menu -\u003e Advanced -\u003e Extensions and copy the next link\n\n```\nhttps://github.com/ElectronicCats/pxt-lora\n```\npress enter select packages in menu\n\n![paquetes2](\nhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/wiki/ElectronicCats/CatSatZero/assets/MakeCode_2.png)\n\n\n![paquetes3](\nhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/wiki/ElectronicCats/CatSatZero/assets/MakeCode_3.png)\n\n![paquetes4](\nhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/wiki/ElectronicCats/CatSatZero/assets/MakeCode_4.png)\n\n\n## Usage\n\nThe package adds support **LoRa** for [Arduino MKR1300](https://store.arduino.cc/usa/mkr-wan-1300).\n \nAn library for sending and receiving data using [LoRa](https://www.semtech.com/technology/lora) radios.\n\n## Testing receive\n\nInstall arduino-lora library in arduino, and upload firmware to arduino mkr1300 for receiver data\nhttps://github.com/sandeepmistry/arduino-LoRa/blob/master/examples/LoRaReceiver/LoRaReceiver.ino\n\nOpen monitor serial and wait data\n\n## API\n\n\n### send\n\nWrite Packet to send. 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