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#112 LoRa / LoRaWAN De-Mystified / Tutorial

Andreas Spiess · tutorial · Watch on YouTube

Embedded systems & DIY electronicsNetworking & internet infrastructureElectronics & circuit design

What it is

Andreas Spiess explains the basic principles of LoRa and LoRaWAN, their pros and cons, link budget and bandwidth. He shows his own gateway and client sending a message to The Things Network.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Recommended as a clear introduction to LoRa and the link budget idea that sets it apart.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2019, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “a video by Andreas Spiess, a rising electronics YouTuber, that explains LoRa really well.”

    Clear explanation of LoRa from an electronics YouTuber.

    amingilani, 2019-09 · Recommendation · in “Amazon Sidewalk is a new long-range wireless network”

  2. “A good explanation of LoRa, and in particular of the "link budget" idea”

    Explains LoRa and the link budget idea that sets it apart.

    ur-whale, 2023-09 · Recommendation · in “New LoRa RF distance record: 1336 km / 830 mi”

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Topics: lora, lorawan, lpwan, link budget, the things network

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