Review of Wifx L1 ultra-lightweight gateway at 240 grams. Why weight matters for installation height, power consumption advantages for solar setups, RF performance specifications, and cost comparison with heavier alternatives.
High-altitude balloon tracked across 2,847km using Heltec HTCC-AB02S with desoldered screen for weight savings. Solar power with supercapacitors survived -29.3°C to +40.3°C temperature swings. 3,309 packets received by thousands of Helium hotspots, maximum range 511km.
In-depth review of Kerlink iStation industrial gateway. Build quality, environmental ratings, configuration complexity, typical applications, and when the 700-800 EUR price tag is justified versus consumer alternatives.
The SenseCAP M2 gateway runs ChirpStack Gateway OS with mesh networking support. Deploy relay gateways without internet backhaul, extend coverage with solar-powered nodes, and build multi-hop LoRaWAN networks using open-source firmware.
Build portable LoRaWAN mesh relay gateways using Raspberry Pi Zero W and Seeed WM1302 concentrator. 1W power consumption enables 3-4 day battery operation for field testing and temporary coverage extension in remote locations.
Water sub-metering systems for leak detection and consumption monitoring. Comparing pulse-counter meters versus ultrasonic clamp-on options, installation methods, leak detection speeds, and ROI calculations for different applications.
Building a complete LoRaWAN data pipeline with ChirpStack, InfluxDB, and Grafana. Time-series database setup, retention policies, tagging strategies, dashboard examples, and common performance mistakes to avoid.
Electricity sub-metering with LoRaWAN CT clamp sensors for multi-tenant buildings, EV charging, and solar monitoring. Hardware options, installation without downtime, self-powered versus battery options, and typical applications.
Building custom LoRaWAN weather stations with temperature, humidity, rain, and wind sensors. Component selection, installation requirements for accurate data, power systems, and real-world applications from agriculture to ski resorts.
Soil moisture-based irrigation control using LoRaWAN sensors and valve actuators. System components, sensor placement strategies, control algorithms, and how to achieve 30-50% water savings compared to fixed schedules.
How to design effective Grafana dashboards for LoRaWAN systems. Panel types for device monitoring, alerting strategies, query optimization techniques, and avoiding common dashboard design mistakes that make data unusable.
Complete guide to getting LoRaWAN gateways online: choosing network servers, configuration steps, frequency plans, coverage testing, and troubleshooting common problems like blocked ports and wrong frequency settings.
How to design and 3D print custom mounts for LoRaWAN sensors and gateways at fraction of commercial cost. Material selection for outdoor use, design process, print settings, and when 3D printing makes sense versus traditional manufacturing.
Practical methods for testing LoRaWAN network range and planning gateway placement. Walk testing procedures, interpreting RSSI and SNR metrics, environmental factors affecting coverage, and coverage planning best practices.
Comprehensive review of Multitech Conduit, the most robust LoRaWAN gateway available. Hardware specifications, environmental survivability, configuration guide, typical applications, and why 8-year-old units are still operating reliably.