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Arduino Compatible Long Range LoRa Shield
The Arduino Compatible Long Range LoRa Shield turns your Arduino into a LoRa wireless node capable of transmitting and receiving data over several kilometres...
The Arduino Compatible Long Range LoRa Shield turns your Arduino into a LoRa wireless node capable of transmitting and receiving data over several kilometres — without the need for a GSM network. Built around the Semtech SX1276 transceiver on the 915MHz band (Australian-legal), it's ideal for remote sensor monitoring and control projects.
The shield communicates via SPI and is compatible with both 3.3V and 5V Arduino boards. An external antenna with I-Pex connector is included for optimal range.
Key Features
- SX1276 LoRa Transceiver – Long-range wireless communication over several kilometres
- 915MHz Band – Australian-legal ISM frequency
- Low Power Consumption – Suitable for battery-powered remote deployments
- 3.3V/5V Compatible – Works with both voltage levels
- External Antenna Included – I-Pex connector for the included antenna
- SPI Interface – Standard communication with Arduino
Specifications
- Transceiver IC: Semtech SX1276
- Frequency: 915MHz
- Interface: SPI
- I/O Compatibility: 3.3V and 5V
- Antenna Connector: I-Pex (U.FL)
Ideal For
- Remote sensor monitoring over long distances
- Agricultural and environmental data collection
- IoT networks without cellular connectivity
- Point-to-point wireless control systems
Package Contents
- 1× LoRa shield
- 1× External antenna
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- 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.
- 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.
- SPI
- A fast serial communication bus often used for displays, memory cards, and sensors. It matters because SPI devices need specific pins for clock and data, plus a separate chip-select line for each device.
- u.FL
- u.FL is a tiny snap-on antenna connector often used on compact wireless boards. A board with u.FL usually needs an external antenna, which matters if the product will be inside an enclosure or needs better antenna placement.
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