https://github.com/electroniccats/pxt-lora
MakeCode package LoRa by Electronic Cats - beta
https://github.com/electroniccats/pxt-lora
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MakeCode package LoRa by Electronic Cats - beta
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/electroniccats/pxt-lora
- Owner: ElectronicCats
- License: mit
- Created: 2018-10-09T22:22:51.000Z (over 7 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2020-07-06T17:51:25.000Z (over 5 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-09T22:11:52.298Z (12 months ago)
- Topics: electronic-cats, lora, lora-spi, lorawan, makecode, maker, microsoft, pxt, pxt-maker, samd21
- Language: C++
- Homepage:
- Size: 56.6 KB
- Stars: 5
- Watchers: 5
- Forks: 2
- Open Issues: 3
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# LoRa
Package adds support LoRa
## Compatible Hardware
* [Arduino MKR WAN 1300](https://store.arduino.cc/usa/mkr-wan-1300)
* **NOTE:** Requires firmware v1.1.6 or later on the on-board Murata module. 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.
## Install extension
Enter to [Maker MakeCode](https://maker.makecode.com/#)
1.- Select "New Project"
2.- Select MKR1300 Arduino board
3.- Go menu -> Advanced -> Extensions and copy the next link
```
https://github.com/ElectronicCats/pxt-lora
```
press enter select packages in menu
## Usage
The package adds support **LoRa** for [Arduino MKR1300](https://store.arduino.cc/usa/mkr-wan-1300).
An library for sending and receiving data using [LoRa](https://www.semtech.com/technology/lora) radios.
## Testing receive
Install arduino-lora library in arduino, and upload firmware to arduino mkr1300 for receiver data
https://github.com/sandeepmistry/arduino-LoRa/blob/master/examples/LoRaReceiver/LoRaReceiver.ino
Open monitor serial and wait data
## API
### send
Write Packet to send. Each packet can contain up to 255 bytes.
```block
lora.send("Hello")
```
### readVersion
Read Version of chip.
```block
let version = lora.readVersion()
```
### available()
Returns number of bytes available for reading.
```block
let data = 0
forever(function () {
if (lora.available() < 0) {
data = lora.read()
}
})
```
### read
Read the next byte from the packet.
```block
let data = lora.read()
```
### packetRssi()
Returns the RSSI of the received packet.
```block
rssi = lora.packetRssi()
```
### parsePacket
Check if a packet has been received.
```block
rssi = lora.parsePacket(0)
```
## Pins Used
The following pins are used for LoRa:
* -``PA15``- LORA SPI - MOSI
* -``PA12``- LORA SPI - MISO
* -``PA13``- LORA SPI - SCK
* -``PA14``- LORA SPI - CS
* -``PB09``- LORA SPI - BOOT
* -``PA27``- LORA SPI - RST
## License
MIT
## Supported targets
* for PXT/maker
```
package lora
```