longfi-arduino/RAKWireless-WisBlock/longfi-us915/README.md

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Helium Basic Example

Here you will find a very basic example of a WisBlock/Helium embedded project that uses the Arduino IDE. This version will join the Helium network and periodically send a "Hello" to the Helium network.

Hardware

The only hardware required is:

  • the WisBlock Starter Kit containing the base board with the core module installed.
  • one USB 2.0 A-Male to Micro B interface cable.

Antenna Type/location

The WisBlock starter kit comes with two antenna types,

  • the one that resembles an "I" is the LoRa antenna, this one connects to the connector on the core moduke marked LoRa, which is below the large K in the RAK logo.
  • the one that resembles a "T" is the BLE antenna, this one connects to the connector on the core module marked BLE

Sample Decoder

  • In the console-decoders directory you will find a simple sample decoder that goes along with this sample code. It is intended to be used as a Helium Console "Function". This will allow one to view the decoded payload within the Helium Console device debug view.