diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 088b8a4..eafe0e0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -12,14 +12,15 @@ Try it out and be part of the APRS network. ## Supported boards -You can use one of the Lora32 boards: +You can use one of the Lora32 boards without changings : * Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V1 (433MHz SX1278) * Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V2 (433MHz SX1278) -* TTGO LoRa32 V1 (433MHz SX1278) -* TTGO LoRa32 V2 (433MHz SX1278) -* TTGO T-Beam V0.7 (433MHz SX1278) -* TTGO T-Beam V1 (433MHz SX1278) +* Wemos® TTGO LoRa32 V1 (433MHz SX1278) +* Wemos® TTGO LoRa32 V2 (433MHz SX1278) +* Wemos® TTGO LoRa32 V2.1 (433MHz SX1278) +* Wemos® TTGO T-Beam V0.7 (433MHz SX1278) +* Wemos® TTGO T-Beam V1 (433MHz SX1278) * Tracker D from [OE1ACM and OE1CGC](https://www.lora-aprs.at/) * many more... @@ -27,6 +28,7 @@ Here are some amazon-de links for some example boards: * [LoRa32 V1](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07VPHYYJD) * [LoRa32 V1](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07QRG89ZV) * [LoRa32 V2](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07VL97VNH) +* [LoRa32 V2.1](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07RXSKPBX) * [T-Beam V1.0](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07RT9FKPL) This boards cost around 20 Euros, they are very cheap and perfect for an LoRa iGate. @@ -36,7 +38,11 @@ Keep in minde: you need a 433MHz version! ### How to compile -The best success is to use PlatformIO. Go to [PlatformIO](https://platformio.org/) and download the IDE. Just open the folder and you can compile the Firmware. +The best success is to use PlatformIO. +* Go to [PlatformIO](https://platformio.org/) download and install the IDE. +* If installed open the IDE, go to the left side and klick on 'extensions' then search for 'PatformIO' and install. +* When installed click 'the ant head' on the left and choose import the project on the right. +* Just open the folder and you can compile the Firmware. ### Dependencies @@ -53,7 +59,8 @@ But you don't need to download all this libs, PlatformIO will take care for you ## Configuration -Change your configuration in data/is-cfg.json and upload it via 'Upload File System image' in PlatformIO! +You can find all nessesary settings to change for your configuration in **data/is-cfg.json**. +To upload it to your board you have to do this via **Upload File System image** in PlatformIO! To find the 'Upload File System image' click the PlatformIO symbol (the little alien) on the left side, choos your configuration, click on 'Platform' and search for 'Upload File System image'. ## LoRa APRS iGates on aprs.fi @@ -78,3 +85,17 @@ Feel free to add a link to your iGate here: ## LoRa Tracker Look at my other project: a [LoRa Tracker](https://github.com/peterus/LoRa_APRS_Tracker) + +## Hints + +### Here are some peculiarities of the different boards + +* Wemos® TTGO T-Beam V1 + +When adding a 0,96" OLED display direct to the board you have to be careful becouse thre are two different pinout versions. +For direct mount you need this Pinout -> 'VCC - GND - SCL - SDA' +For example (https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07RXSKPBX) +The other display works too but you have to change VCC and GND. +A direct mount is not possible to the board is not possible without damage the display! + +feel free to add hints! \ No newline at end of file