What is it?

The LoRa IR Transmitter Kit is a long range Infrared Transmitter development kit that allows you to transmit infrared signals by using the LoRaWAN technology and connect to The Things Network Cloud. The Kit is useful in situations where you have a network of infrared controlled displays and players that need remote control, but there is no internet connection available nearby. Every kit is programmed (The Pronto codes are stored in the EEPROM) with the desired PRONTO HEX codes prior to installation on site. The IR codes then can be executed by accessing The Things Network MQTT API and send commands for executing a particular IR code.

Features:

• Long Range – up to 10km line of sight
• Connect to The Things Network Cloud with diverse integrations such as MQTT etc.
• Low Power Consumption (can operate on batteries)
• High Power (20dBm) RF output power
• Options : 868MHz (EU) , 433MHz (US)
• High Power IR Leds
• Arduino UNO in the kit with enclosure
• SX1276 LoRaWAN transceiver shield
• Irdroid light shield
• Supports Uplink and Downlink messages
• Supports Pronto HEX codes

This kit includes (modules in the kit):

• SX1276 High Power LoRa Radio Transceiver 20dBm
• 3dBi ( 5dBi optional ) antenna SMA connector
• Arduino UNO R3 in the Kit
• Black Enclosure
• Irdroino Shield
• USB Cable The kit comes assembled and tested, loaded with demo application.

Why did you make it?

Irdroid is specialized in Infrared Remote control boards and kits development. As such we found out that there is no such technical solution, available on the Market.

What makes it special?

The first open source software and open source hardware LoRaWAN infrared transmitter, available. It gives you the flexibility to remotely control IR appliances , where there is no internet available at the site.