From 5ca69d166d23e82f11693a184424596d7f53fa1e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mustafa Tan <48382675+lightaprs@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2021 18:24:24 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Update README.md --- README.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2da07aa..e593bde 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -38,5 +38,6 @@ LightTracker will be available on https://shop.qrp-labs.com/ for order soon. If ## Wiki -We'll share more information (sample codes, guides, FAQs, etc.) soon. +We'll share more information (sample codes, guides, etc.) soon. +- **[F.A.Q.](https://github.com/lightaprs/LightTracker-1.0/wiki/F.A.Q.)** From b45565af1eb3855619dcebce224fdc3fa166cf45 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mustafa Tan <48382675+lightaprs@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:03:20 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Wiki section updated --- README.md | 11 ++++++++++- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e593bde..5517300 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -40,4 +40,13 @@ LightTracker will be available on https://shop.qrp-labs.com/ for order soon. If We'll share more information (sample codes, guides, etc.) soon. -- **[F.A.Q.](https://github.com/lightaprs/LightTracker-1.0/wiki/F.A.Q.)** +### General + +* **[F.A.Q.](https://github.com/lightaprs/LightTracker-1.0/wiki/F.A.Q.)** + +### LoRaWAN + +* **[Adding Device on Helium Console](https://github.com/lightaprs/LightTracker-1.0/wiki/Adding-Device-on-Helium-Console)** +* **[Cayenne myDevices Integration with Helium Console](https://github.com/lightaprs/LightTracker-1.0/wiki/Cayenne-myDevices-Integration-with-Helium-Console)** +* **[Adding Helium Device on Cayenne myDevices](https://github.com/lightaprs/LightTracker-1.0/wiki/Adding-Helium-Device-on-Cayenne-myDevices)** +* **[How to Customize Cayenne Dashboard](https://github.com/lightaprs/LightTracker-1.0/wiki/How-to-Customize-Cayenne-Dashboard)** From 6a7130fffac0ba88956c249316909e4a4cce2552 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mustafa Tan <48382675+lightaprs@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2021 20:26:17 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Configuration and Wiki sections updated - Configuration added - Wiki updated --- README.md | 60 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 58 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5517300..655b7ba 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ # LightTracker LightTracker is one of the most affordable, smallest, lightest, powerful and open source LoRa and LoRaWAN trackers available. It makes tracking pico balloons, weather balloons, model rockets, RC aircraft, and anything else that flies simple and easy. -It is able to report location, altitude, temperature and pressure to the internet (LoRaWAN networks such as Helium and TTN) or direct to another LoRa radio module with a solar panel/super capacitors or just 4xAAA batteries. -Because LightTracker is open source you can add your own custom sensors via I2C/SPI pins. +It is able to report location, altitude, temperature and pressure to the internet (LoRaWAN networks such as Helium and TTN) or direct to another LoRa radio module with a solar panel/super capacitors or just 3xAAA batteries. +Because LightTracker is open source you can add your own custom sensors via I2C pins. LightTracker will be available on https://shop.qrp-labs.com/ for order soon. If you are interested in, please contact sales@lightaprs.com @@ -36,6 +36,60 @@ LightTracker will be available on https://shop.qrp-labs.com/ for order soon. If +## Configuration + +To programme LightTracker, all you need is a micro usb (B type) cable, a few installations and configurations. + +### 1.Install Arduino IDE + +Download and install [Arduino IDE](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software). If you have already installed Arduino, please check for updates. Its version should be v1.8.13 or newer. + +### 2.Configure Board + +- Open the **Tools > Board > Boards Manager...** menu item as follows: + +![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/48382675/135890740-df30ddd3-ee2b-42b7-bc90-b30240cf5ee3.png) + +- Type "Arduino SAMD" in the search bar until you see the **Arduino SAMD Boards (32-Bits Arm Cortex-M0+)** entry and click on it. + +![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/48382675/135891280-ad4eb226-dc00-4ff9-8332-a57fa986d16f.png) + +- Click **Install** . +- After installation is complete, close the **Boards Manager** window. +- Open the **Tools > Board** menu item and select **Arduino SAMD Boards (32-Bits Arm Cortex-M0+) -> Arduino M0** from the the list as follows: + +![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/48382675/135892579-8fb214f0-07ad-485d-9aba-d51d7acf9a16.png) + +### 3.Copy Libraries & Compile Source Code + +You are almost ready to programme LightTracker :) + +- First download the repository to your computer using green "[Code -> Download ZIP](https://github.com/lightaprs/LightTracker-1.0/archive/refs/heads/main.zip)" button and extract it. +- You will see more then one Arduino projects optimized for different use cases. For example if you are planning to use LightTracker for a pico balloon project, then use "[lorawan-otaa-pico-balloon-tracker](lorawan-otaa-pico-balloon-tracker)" folder or if you want to track your assets, vehicles, etc. then use "[lorawan-otaa-asset-tracker](lorawan-otaa-asset-tracker)" folder. +- You will also notice some folders in the "libraries" folder. You have to copy these folders (libraries) into your Arduino libraries folder on your computer. Path to your Arduino libraries: + + **Windows** : This PC\Documents\Arduino\libraries\ + + **Mac** : /Users/\/Documents/Arduino/libraries/ + +- Copy all of them into your Arduino libraries folder as follows: + +![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/48382675/135894729-d4075114-4c57-49d9-9bb7-5277bd3c1e66.png) + +- Then open the regarding sketch file (*.ino) with Arduino IDE and change your settings as described in Wiki pages and save it. +- Click **Verify** + +### 4.Upload + +- First attach an antenna to your tracker as if described in [Antenna Guide](https://github.com/lightaprs/LightTracker-1.0/wiki/Antenna-Guide) LoRa radio module may be damaged if operated without attaching an antenna, since power has nowhere to go. +- Connect LightTracker to your computer with micro USB cable. +- IYou should see a COM port under **Tools->Port** menu item. Select that port. + +![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/48382675/135892815-b129bd92-1d88-41e3-a943-dd61bd19f3e9.png) + +- Click **Upload** +- Your tracker is ready to launch :) + ## Wiki We'll share more information (sample codes, guides, etc.) soon. @@ -43,6 +97,8 @@ We'll share more information (sample codes, guides, etc.) soon. ### General * **[F.A.Q.](https://github.com/lightaprs/LightTracker-1.0/wiki/F.A.Q.)** +* **[Antenna Guide](https://github.com/lightaprs/LightTracker-1.0/wiki/Antenna-Guide)** +* **[Tips & Tricks for Pico Balloons](https://github.com/lightaprs/LightTracker-1.0/wiki/Tips-&-Tricks-for-Pico-Balloons)** ### LoRaWAN