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@ -14,22 +14,22 @@ Try it out and be part of the APRS network.
You can use one of the Lora32 boards without changings : You can use one of the Lora32 boards without changings :
* Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V1 (433MHz SX1278) * Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V1 (433MHz SX1278)
* Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V2 (433MHz SX1278) * Heltec WiFi LoRa 32 V2 (433MHz SX1278)
* TTGO LoRa32 V1 (433MHz SX1278) * TTGO LoRa32 V1 (433MHz SX1278)
* TTGO LoRa32 V2 (433MHz SX1278) * TTGO LoRa32 V2 (433MHz SX1278)
* TTGO LoRa32 V2.1 (433MHz SX1278) * TTGO LoRa32 V2.1 (433MHz SX1278)
* TTGO T-Beam V0.7 (433MHz SX1278) * TTGO T-Beam V0.7 (433MHz SX1278)
* TTGO T-Beam V1 (433MHz SX1278) * TTGO T-Beam V1 (433MHz SX1278)
* Tracker D from [OE1ACM and OE1CGC](https://www.lora-aprs.at/) * Tracker D from [OE1ACM and OE1CGC](https://www.lora-aprs.at/)
* and sure many more... * and sure many more...
Here are some amazon-de links for some example boards: 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/B07VPHYYJD)
* [LoRa32 V1](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07QRG89ZV) * [LoRa32 V1](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07QRG89ZV)
* [LoRa32 V2](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07VL97VNH) * [LoRa32 V2](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07VL97VNH)
* [LoRa32 V2.1](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07RXSKPBX) * [LoRa32 V2.1](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07RXSKPBX)
* [T-Beam V1.0](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07RT9FKPL) * [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. This boards cost around 20 Euros, they are very cheap and perfect for an LoRa iGate.
Keep in minde: you need a 433MHz version! Keep in minde: you need a 433MHz version!
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### How to compile ### How to compile
The best success is to use PlatformIO. The best success is to use PlatformIO (and it is the only platform where I can support you).
* Go to [PlatformIO](https://platformio.org/) download and install the IDE. * 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. * 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. * 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. * Just open the folder and you can compile the Firmware.
### Dependencies
* [LoRa](https://github.com/sandeepmistry/arduino-LoRa) by Sandeep Mistry
* [APRS-IS-Lib](https://github.com/peterus/APRS-IS-Lib) by Peter Buchegger
* [APRS-Decoder-Lib](https://github.com/peterus/APRS-Decoder-Lib) by Peter Buchegger
* [LoRa-APRS-Lib](https://github.com/peterus/LoRa-APRS-Lib) by Peter Buchegger
* [ArduinoJson](https://github.com/bblanchon/ArduinoJson) by Benoit Blanchon
* [AXP202X_Library](https://github.com/lewisxhe/AXP202X_Library) by Lewis He
* [Adafruit SSD1306](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_SSD1306) by Adafruit (with all dependecies)
* [NTPClient](https://github.com/arduino-libraries/NTPClient) by Fabrice Weinberg
But you don't need to download all this libs, PlatformIO will take care for you ;)
## Configuration ## Configuration
* You can find all nessesary settings to change for your configuration in **data/is-cfg.json**. * 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 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'. * 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
Feel free to add a link to your iGate here:
* [OE5BPA-10](https://aprs.fi/info/a/OE5BPA-10)
## Future plans ## Future plans
* [x] show time until next beaconing * [x] show time until next beaconing
* [ ] show login issues from IS server * [ ] show login issues from IS server
* [ ] add better OLED library to support multiple different OLEDs * [ ] add better OLED library to support multiple different OLEDs
* [x] add support to turn OLED on, off and dimming * [x] add support to turn OLED on, off and dimming
* [ ] add support for temperature chips (BMExxx) * [ ] add support for temperature chips (BMExxx)
* [ ] add FTP server support to upload configuration * [x] add FTP server support to upload configuration
* [ ] add web server for configuration and other things * [ ] add web server for configuration and other things
* [ ] add statistics for received packages * [ ] add statistics for received packages
* [ ] show received packages on a map * [ ] show received packages on a map
* [ ] etc. * [ ] etc.
## LoRa Tracker ## LoRa Tracker
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A direct mount of the [other display](pics/display-wrong.jpg) is not possible without damage the display! A direct mount of the [other display](pics/display-wrong.jpg) is not possible without damage the display!
The 'wrong' display works too but you have to change VCC and GND by wire ! The 'wrong' display works too but you have to change VCC and GND by wire !
feel free to add hints! feel free to add hints!
## Blog posts and Youtube videos from other Hams
* [OE1ROT](https://www.aronaut.at/2020/11/lora-aprs-gateway-mit-esp32-boards/)
* [DL7AG](http://online.dl7ag.de/lora-aprs-dl7ag-10/)
* [Manuel Lausmann - Tracker](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clIlTEFbWLk)
* [Manuel Lausmann - iGate](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7hfVe32pXs)