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8-Channel 915MHz LoRa Gateway Kit with GPS HAT for Raspberry Pi 4
· MPN: ADA5198
This kit brings a RAK Wireless LoRa concentrator and GPS HAT together with the accessories needed to build a Raspberry Pi powered LoRa gateway. It is made fo...
This kit brings a RAK Wireless LoRa concentrator and GPS HAT together with the accessories needed to build a Raspberry Pi powered LoRa gateway. It is made for IoT projects where Wi-Fi range is not enough, or where mobile coverage is limited or unavailable.
The HAT supports multi-channel, multi-node LoRa communication in a familiar Raspberry Pi environment. Unlike a basic single-channel gateway, the chipset can support all 8 channels, so it can handle multiple clients on different LoRa channels without code changes.
Some assembly is required to screw the parts together, but no soldering is needed. A Raspberry Pi 4 is not included, so you can choose the Pi 4 model that suits your project.
Features:
- Long range: LoRa radio for IoT links where Wi-Fi or mobile coverage is not suitable.
- No cellular fees: Sends and receives data without a cellular service.
- Multi-channel: Supports all 8 channels for multiple clients on different LoRa channels.
- Raspberry Pi environment: Runs in a hackable Raspberry Pi setup.
- No soldering: Some assembly is required to screw the parts together, but no soldering is required.
- Ready storage: Includes a MicroSD card ready to pop into your Raspberry Pi.
- Pi note: Raspberry Pi 4 is not included.
- Node ecosystem: Make LoRa nodes using the Feather line for battery-powered sensor networks.
- Frequency matching: Use only 900 MHz LoRa modules to match this transceiver HAT's frequency.
Specifications:
- LoRa concentrator: 915MHz 8-Channel LoRa concentrator + GPS shield
- Power supply: Official Raspberry Pi Power Supply 5.1V 3A with USB C
- MicroSD card: 16GB MicroSD card ready to pop into your Raspberry Pi
- GPS/GNSS antenna: Magnetic mount GPS/GNSS antenna 1m with SMA connector
- LoRa antenna: 915 MHz LoRa compatible antenna (2dBi Gain / 50 Ω)
- Enclosure: Sleek and compact anodized enclosure
- Enclosure pieces: 3 pieces
- Enclosure dimensions: 92mm x 68.3mm x 57.2mm (LxWxH)
- Brass standoffs: 4 x
- Washers: 4 x
- 10mm tall screws: 8 x
- M2.5 4mm tall screws: 4 x
- Rubber stoppers: 4 x
- Documentation: Quick Start Guide for Raspberry Pi and RAK LPWAN Concentrators
- Support: Customer and technical support via the official forum
Pair it with compatible 900 MHz LoRa nodes to build long-range sensor networks for remote monitoring, agriculture, environmental logging and other IoT projects.
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- GNSS
- GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System, covering positioning systems such as GPS and similar satellite networks. It matters here because high-precision GNSS modules can output lots of serial position data that this product can send wirelessly to a computer or phone.
- GPS
- The US satellite navigation system used by GNSS receivers to calculate position and time. Support for GPS is important because it is widely available and often used together with other constellations for more reliable positioning.
- IoT
- Short for Internet of Things, meaning physical devices that connect to networks or the internet to send data or be controlled remotely. It matters if you want projects such as connected sensors, remote controls or classroom data-logging activities.
- LoRa
- LoRa is a long-range, low-power radio technology often used for telemetry and remote sensors. It matters here because the connector and pinout are compatible with some LoRa telemetry products, even though this module uses Bluetooth instead.
- M2.5
- A metric screw thread size with a 2.5 mm nominal diameter. It matters for mounting because screws, standoffs, and holes must use the same size to fit securely without damaging the board.
- microSD card
- A microSD card is a small removable memory card used to store files such as audio tracks. For this product, the card is where the sound files live, so its capacity and formatting can affect how many sounds you can use.
- Shield
- An add-on board that plugs into a main controller board to give it extra features such as sensing, motor control or communication. Knowing a product supports shields helps you judge whether it can connect neatly into an existing maker-board setup.
- SMA
- A threaded coaxial connector commonly used for antennas. It matters because you need antennas with matching SMA connectors, or suitable adapters, for the LTE and GNSS antenna ports.
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