https://github.com/jonwakefield/rf-communication-and-tracking

Repository contains the Code (Javascript, Arduino (c++), Python, HTML, and CSS) to create a LoRa RF communication, tracking, and UI.
https://github.com/jonwakefield/rf-communication-and-tracking

arduino lora raspberry-pi rf ui

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Repository contains the Code (Javascript, Arduino (c++), Python, HTML, and CSS) to create a LoRa RF communication, tracking, and UI.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/jonwakefield/rf-communication-and-tracking
• Owner: JonWakefield
• License: mit
• Created: 2022-10-04T18:30:56.000Z (almost 4 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-08-10T22:53:05.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-02-09T01:33:02.016Z (over 1 year ago)
• Topics: arduino, lora, raspberry-pi, rf, ui
• Language: C++
• Homepage:
• Size: 12.5 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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README

          
# RF-Communication-and-Tracking

RF communication and tracking project using C++, Python, and JavaScript for communication, data processing, and user interface.

### Hardware:

###### The following list of hardware devices are used in conjuction with the Software.

- Arduino Uno: https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/arduino-uno-rev3

- Raspberry Pi 4 b: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/

- Sparkfun Bi-Directional Logic Level Shifters: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12009

- Reyax RYLR998 Lora Transceiver: https://reyax.com/products/rylr998/

- PROTO-boards (bread boards)

### Software:

###### The software consists of three main languages:

- C++

- Python

- JavaScript

![image](https://github.com/JonWakefield/RF-Communication-and-Tracking/assets/67289517/c568bc47-1505-483c-8a2c-340e5bc4529b)

#### C++:

- C++ handles communication with the LoRa RF transciever and passes incoming serial data to Python via the USB Serial port.

#### JavaScript:

- JavaScript handles user input and passes all data to Python in standard JSON format.

#### User-Interface Photos

##### Full-User interface (not the prettiest :) )

![user-interface](photos/ui.png)

##### Example chat messages

![chat](photos/chat.jpg)

#### Python:

- Python handles communications between both UI and the Arduino Uno.

- Incoming data is processed, converted to JSON, and displayed on the UI.

- Out going data is serialized and sent to the Arduino for transmission.

![image](https://github.com/JonWakefield/RF-Communication-and-Tracking/assets/67289517/94a5096f-7382-4470-8065-1af1615b8f69)

## Communication Beacon:

The Communication beacon is a portable RF extension, used to increase the total reception and transmission range for RF communication.

#### Hardware:

Communication Beacon Hardware

![beacon](https://github.com/JonWakefield/RF-Communication-and-Tracking/assets/67289517/6c051aa0-5ef3-4143-be89-c61db153209e)

     - Raspberry Pi 4b

     - Reyax RYLR998 Lora Transceiver

#### Software:

Communication Beacon Flowchart:

![beacon_software](https://github.com/JonWakefield/RF-Communication-and-Tracking/assets/67289517/c668935e-2f6d-41d0-8b50-4c536bad6ba9)

## Tracking Beacon:

The tracking beacons are used to get RSSI measurements relative to the rovers position and send this data back to the basecamp for RF location

based tracking.

#### Hardware:

![tracking_beacon](https://github.com/JonWakefield/RF-Communication-and-Tracking/assets/67289517/455d63ca-7635-4a6b-96fe-d66a14003d52)

     - Arduino Uno (any arduino based uC would work).

     - Level Shifter

     - RF transceiver

#### Software:

![image](https://github.com/JonWakefield/RF-Communication-and-Tracking/assets/67289517/ee2af4c3-a843-4917-9193-35ac9e44910d)

     - C++

If you have any additional questions or comments regarding this project, please feel free to reach out to me at jonwakefield.mi@gmail.com