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++= 1.  LA66 LoRaWAN Module =
--= 1.  LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter =
++== 1.1  What is LA66 LoRaWAN Module ==
--== 1.1  Overview ==
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++[[image:image-20220719093358-2.png||height="145" width="220"]](% style="color:blue" %)**     **
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--(% style="color:blue" %)**LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter**(%%) is designed to fast turn USB devices to support LoRaWAN wireless features. It combines a CP2101 USB TTL Chip and LA66 LoRaWAN module which can easy to add LoRaWAN wireless feature to PC / Mobile phone or an embedded device that has USB Interface.
++(% style="color:blue" %)**Dragino LA66**(%%) is a small wireless LoRaWAN module that offers a very compelling mix of long-range, low power consumption, and secure data transmission. It is designed to facilitate developers to quickly deploy industrial-level LoRaWAN and IoT solutions. It helps users to turn the idea into a practical application and make the Internet of Things a reality. It is easy to create and connect your things everywhere.
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  (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66**(%%) is a ready-to-use module that includes the (% style="color:blue" %)**LoRaWAN v1.0.3 protocol**(%%). The LoRaWAN stack used in LA66 is used in more than 1 million LoRaWAN End Devices deployed world widely. This mature LoRaWAN stack greatly reduces the risk to make stable LoRaWAN Sensors to support different LoRaWAN servers and different countries' standards. External MCU can use AT command to call LA66 and start to transmit data via the LoRaWAN protocol.
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  Each LA66 module includes a (% style="color:blue" %)**world-unique OTAA key**(%%) for LoRaWAN registration.
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  Besides the support of the LoRaWAN protocol, LA66 also supports (% style="color:blue" %)**open-source peer-to-peer LoRa Protocol**(%%) for the none-LoRaWAN application.
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  LA66 is equipped with (% style="color:blue" %)**TCXO crystal**(%%) which ensures the module can achieve stable performance in extreme temperatures.
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  == 1.2  Features ==
--* LoRaWAN USB adapter base on LA66 LoRaWAN module
--* Ultra-long RF range
--* Support LoRaWAN v1.0.3 protocol
++* Support LoRaWAN v1.0.4 protocol
  * Support peer-to-peer protocol
  * TCXO crystal to ensure RF performance on low temperature
--* Spring RF antenna
++* SMD Antenna pad and i-pex antenna connector
  * Available in different frequency LoRaWAN frequency bands.
  * World-wide unique OTAA keys.
  * AT Command via UART-TTL interface
  * Firmware upgradable via UART interface
--* Open Source Mobile App for LoRaWAN signal detect and GPS tracking.
++* Ultra-long RF range
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  == 1.3  Specification ==
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  * CPU: 32-bit 48 MHz
  * Flash: 256KB
  * RAM: 64KB
--* Input Power Range: 5v
++* Input Power Range: 1.8v ~~ 3.7v
++* Power Consumption: < 4uA.
  * Frequency Range: 150 MHz ~~ 960 MHz
  * Maximum Power +22 dBm constant RF output
  * High sensitivity: -148 dBm
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  ** Operating: 10 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
  * LoRa Tx Current: <90 mA at +17 dBm, 108 mA at +22 dBm
  * LoRa Rx current: <9 mA
++* I/O Voltage: 3.3v
--== 1.4  Pin Mapping & LED ==
--[[image:image-20220813183239-3.png||height="526" width="662"]]
++== 1.4  AT Command ==
--== 1.5  Example: Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in PC ==
++AT Command is valid over Main TXD and Main RXD. Serial Baud Rate is 9600. AT commands can be found in AT Command documents.
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++== 1.5  Dimension ==
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++[[image:image-20220718094750-3.png]]
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++== 1.6  Pin Mapping ==
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++[[image:image-20220720111850-1.png]]
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++== 1.7  Land Pattern ==
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++[[image:image-20220517072821-2.png]]
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++= 2.  LA66 LoRaWAN Shield =
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++== 2.1  Overview ==
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--Assume user already input the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter OTAA Keys in TTN and there is already TTN network coverage.
++[[image:image-20220715000826-2.png||height="145" width="220"]]
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--(% style="color:blue" %)**1.  Connect the LA66 USB LoRaWAN adapter to PC**
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--[[image:image-20220723100027-1.png]]
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++(% style="color:blue" %)**LA66 LoRaWAN Shield**(%%) is the Arduino shield base on LA66. Users can use LA66 LoRaWAN Shield to rapidly add LoRaWAN or peer-to-peer LoRa wireless function to  Arduino projects.
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++(% style="color:blue" %)**LA66**(%%) is a ready-to-use module that includes the (% style="color:blue" %)**LoRaWAN v1.0.3 protocol**(%%). The LoRaWAN stack used in LA66 is used in more than 1 million LoRaWAN End Devices deployed world widely.  This mature LoRaWAN stack greatly reduces the risk to make stable LoRaWAN Sensors to support different LoRaWAN servers and different countries' standards. External MCU can use AT command to call LA66 and start to transmit data via the LoRaWAN protocol.
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--Open the serial port tool
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++Each LA66 module includes a (% style="color:blue" %)**world-unique OTAA key**(%%) for LoRaWAN registration.
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--[[image:image-20220602161617-8.png]]
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++Besides the support of the LoRaWAN protocol, LA66 also supports (% style="color:blue" %)**open-source peer-to-peer LoRa Protocol**(%%) for the none-LoRaWAN application.
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++LA66 is equipped with (% style="color:blue" %)**TCXO crystal**(%%) which ensures the module can achieve stable performance in extreme temperatures.
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--[[image:image-20220602161718-9.png||height="457" width="800"]]
--(% style="color:blue" %)**2.  Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter to reset it.**
++== 2.2  Features ==
--The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter successfully Join the LoRaWAN network
--[[image:image-20220602161935-10.png||height="498" width="800"]]
++* Arduino Shield base on LA66 LoRaWAN module
++* Support LoRaWAN v1.0.4 protocol
++* Support peer-to-peer protocol
++* TCXO crystal to ensure RF performance on low temperature
++* SMA connector
++* Available in different frequency LoRaWAN frequency bands.
++* World-wide unique OTAA keys.
++* AT Command via UART-TTL interface
++* Firmware upgradable via UART interface
++* Ultra-long RF range
--(% style="color:blue" %)**3.  See Uplink Command**
--Command format: (% style="color:#4472c4" %)** AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>**
++== 2.3  Specification ==
--example: AT+SENDB=01,02,8,05820802581ea0a5
--[[image:image-20220602162157-11.png||height="497" width="800"]]
++* CPU: 32-bit 48 MHz
++* Flash: 256KB
++* RAM: 64KB
++* Input Power Range: 1.8v ~~ 3.7v
++* Power Consumption: < 4uA.
++* Frequency Range: 150 MHz ~~ 960 MHz
++* Maximum Power +22 dBm constant RF output
++* High sensitivity: -148 dBm
++* Temperature:
++** Storage: -55 ~~ +125℃
++** Operating: -40 ~~ +85℃
++* Humidity:
++** Storage: 5 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
++** Operating: 10 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
++* LoRa Tx Current: <90 mA at +17 dBm, 108 mA at +22 dBm
++* LoRa Rx current: <9 mA
++* I/O Voltage: 3.3v
--(% style="color:blue" %)**4.  Check to see if TTN received the message**
--[[image:image-20220817093644-1.png]]
++== 2.4  LED ==
--== 1.6  Example: How to join helium ==
++~1. The LED lights up red when there is an upstream data packet
++2. When the network is successfully connected, the green light will be on for 5 seconds
++3. Purple light on when receiving downlink data packets
--(% style="color:blue" %)**1.  Create a new device.**
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220907165500-1.png?width=940&height=464&rev=1.1||alt="image-20220907165500-1.png"]]
++== 2.5  Example: Use AT Command to communicate with LA66 module via Arduino UNO. ==
--(% style="color:blue" %)**2.  Save the device after filling in the necessary information.**
++**Show connection diagram：**
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220907165837-2.png?width=809&height=375&rev=1.1||alt="image-20220907165837-2.png" height="375" width="809"]]
++[[image:image-20220723170210-2.png||height="908" width="681"]]
--(% style="color:blue" %)**3.  Use AT commands.**
--[[image:image-20220909151441-1.jpeg||height="695" width="521"]]
++(% style="color:blue" %)**1.  open Arduino IDE**
--(% style="color:blue" %)**4.  Use the serial port tool**
--[[image:image-20220909151517-2.png||height="543" width="708"]]
++[[image:image-20220723170545-4.png]]
--(% style="color:blue" %)**5.  Use command AT+CFG to get device configuration**
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220907170308-3.png?width=617&height=556&rev=1.1||alt="image-20220907170308-3.png" height="556" width="617"]]
++(% style="color:blue" %)**2.  Open project**
--(% style="color:blue" %)**6.  Network successfully.**
++LA66-LoRaWAN-shield-AT-command-via-Arduino-UNO source code link: [[https:~~/~~/www.dropbox.com/sh/cx0pspkwu62pr97/AAAbKh2ioPdZfSDtdDpooYqha?dl=0>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cx0pspkwu62pr97/AAAbKh2ioPdZfSDtdDpooYqha?dl=0]]
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220907170436-4.png?rev=1.1||alt="image-20220907170436-4.png"]]
++[[image:image-20220726135239-1.png]]
--(% style="color:blue" %)**7.  Send uplink using command**
++(% style="color:blue" %)**3.  Click the button marked 1 in the figure to compile, and after the compilation is complete, click the button marked 2 in the figure to upload**
--[[image:image-20220912085244-1.png]]
++[[image:image-20220726135356-2.png]]
--[[image:image-20220912085307-2.png]]
++(% style="color:blue" %)**4.  After the upload is successful, open the serial port monitoring and send the AT command**
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220907170744-6.png?width=798&height=242&rev=1.1||alt="image-20220907170744-6.png" height="242" width="798"]]
++[[image:image-20220723172235-7.png||height="480" width="1027"]]
--== 1.7  Example: Send PC's CPU/RAM usage to TTN via python ==
--**Use python as an example：**[[https:~~/~~/github.com/dragino/LA66/blob/main/Send_information_to_TTN_WindosPC.py>>https://github.com/dragino/LA66/blob/main/Send_information_to_TTN_WindosPC.py]]
++== 2.6  Example: Join TTN network and send an uplink message, get downlink message. ==
--(**Raspberry Pi example: **[[https:~~/~~/github.com/dragino/LA66/blob/main/Send_information_to_TTN_Raspberry%20Pi.py>>https://github.com/dragino/LA66/blob/main/Send_information_to_TTN_Raspberry%20Pi.py]])
++(% style="color:blue" %)**1.  Open project**
--(% style="color:red" %)**Preconditions:**
--(% style="color:red" %)**1. LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter works fine**
++Join-TTN-network source code link: [[https:~~/~~/www.dropbox.com/sh/0sjyncafa0gjv00/AACC2m1orov-QHRkvH8-ddCka?dl=0>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0sjyncafa0gjv00/AACC2m1orov-QHRkvH8-ddCka?dl=0]]
--(% style="color:red" %)**2. LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter  is registered with TTN**
++[[image:image-20220723172502-8.png]]
--(% style="color:blue" %)**Steps for usage:**
--(% style="color:blue" %)**1.**(%%) Press the reset switch RESET on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter
--(% style="color:blue" %)**2.**(%%) Add [[decoder>>https://github.com/dragino/dragino-end-node-decoder/tree/main/LA66%20USB]] on TTN
++(% style="color:blue" %)**2.  Same steps as 2.5,after opening the serial port monitoring, it will automatically connect to the network and send packets**
--(% style="color:blue" %)**3.**(%%) Run the python script in PC and see the TTN
++[[image:image-20220723172938-9.png||height="652" width="1050"]]
--[[image:image-20220602115852-3.png||height="450" width="1187"]]
--== 1.8  Example: Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in RPi ==
++== 2.7  Example: Log Temperature Sensor(DHT11) and send data to TTN, show it in Node-RED. ==
--Assume user already input the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter OTAA Keys in TTN and there is already TTN network coverage.
++(% style="color:blue" %)**1.  Open project**
--(% style="color:blue" %)**1.  Connect the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter to the Raspberry Pi**
--[[image:image-20220723100439-2.png]]
++Log-Temperature-Sensor-and-send-data-to-TTN source code link: [[https:~~/~~/www.dropbox.com/sh/0aagmrpec1lxmva/AABMXWVMSHG9dK1_Zv_7xOmCa?dl=0>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0aagmrpec1lxmva/AABMXWVMSHG9dK1_Zv_7xOmCa?dl=0]]
--(% style="color:blue" %)**2.  Install Minicom in RPi.**
++[[image:image-20220723173341-10.png||height="581" width="1014"]]
--(% id="cke_bm_509388S" style="display:none" %) (%%)Enter the following command in the RPi terminal
-- (% style="background-color:yellow" %)**apt update**
-- (% style="background-color:yellow" %)**apt install minicom**
++(% style="color:blue" %)**2.  Same steps as 2.5,after opening the serial port monitoring, it will automatically connect to the network and send packets**
--Use minicom to connect to the RPI's terminal
--[[image:image-20220602153146-3.png||height="439" width="500"]]
++[[image:image-20220723173950-11.png||height="665" width="1012"]]
--(% style="color:blue" %)**3.  Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter.**
--The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter successfully entered the network.
++(% style="color:blue" %)**3.  Integration into Node-red via TTNV3**
--[[image:image-20220602154928-5.png||height="436" width="500"]]
++For the usage of Node-RED, please refer to: [[http:~~/~~/8.211.40.43:8080/xwiki/bin/view/Main/Node-RED/>>http://8.211.40.43:8080/xwiki/bin/view/Main/Node-RED/]]
++[[image:image-20220723175700-12.png||height="602" width="995"]]
--(% style="color:blue" %)**4.  Send Uplink message**
--Format: (% style="color:#4472c4" %)**AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>**
--example: AT+SENDB=01,02,8,05820802581ea0a5
++== 2.8  Upgrade Firmware of LA66 LoRaWAN Shield ==
--[[image:image-20220602160339-6.png||height="517" width="600"]]
++=== 2.8.1  Items needed for update ===
--Check to see if TTN received the message
++1. LA66 LoRaWAN Shield
++1. Arduino
++1. USB TO TTL Adapter
--[[image:image-20220602160627-7.png||height="369" width="800"]]
++[[image:image-20220602100052-2.png||height="385" width="600"]]
--== 1.9  Example: Use of LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter and mobile APP ==
--=== 1.9.1  Hardware and Software Connection ===
++=== 2.8.2  Connection ===
--(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HOverviewFF1A" %)
--(% style="color:blue" %)**Overview：**
++[[image:image-20220602101311-3.png||height="276" width="600"]]
++
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--DRAGINO-LA66-APP is an Open Source mobile APP for LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter. DRAGINO-LA66-APP has below features:
++(% style="color:blue" %)**LA66 LoRaWAN Shield**(%%)  **<->** (% style="color:blue" %)**USB TTL**
++)))
--* Send real-time location information of mobile phone to LoRaWAN network.
--* Check LoRaWAN network signal strengh.
--* Manually send messages to LoRaWAN network.
++(((
++(% style="background-color:yellow" %)**GND                                <-> GND
++TXD                                 <->  TXD
++RXD                                 <->  RXD**
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++Put a jumper cap on JP6 of LA66 LoRaWAN Shield. ( the jumper is to power on LA66 module)
--(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HHardwareConnection:" %)
--(% style="color:blue" %)**Hardware Connection:**
++Connect USB TTL Adapter to PC after connecting the wires
--A USB to Type-C adapter is needed to connect to a Mobile phone.
--(% style="color:red" %)**Note: The package of LA66 USB adapter already includes this USB Type-C adapter.**
++[[image:image-20220602102240-4.png||height="304" width="600"]]
--[[image:image-20220813174353-2.png||height="360" width="313"]]
--(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HDownloadandInstallApp:" %)
--(% style="color:blue" %)**Download and Install App:**
++=== 2.8.3  Upgrade steps ===
--[[(% id="cke_bm_895007S" style="display:none" %)** **(%%)**Download Link for Android apk **>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zxwx16qb777uvkz/AABE_P8coGCQ4DAC8enH4bUya?dl=0]].  (Android Version Only)
--[[image:image-20220813173738-1.png]]
++==== (% style="color:blue" %)1.  Switch SW1 to put in ISP position(%%) ====
--(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HUseofAPP:" %)
--(% style="color:blue" %)**Use of APP:**
++[[image:image-20220602102824-5.png||height="306" width="600"]]
--Function and page introduction:
--[[image:image-20220723113448-7.png||height="911" width="412"]]
++==== (% style="color:blue" %)2.  Press the RST switch once(%%) ====
--(% style="color:blue" %)**Block Explain:**
--1.  Display LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module connection status
++[[image:image-20220602104701-12.png||height="285" width="600"]]
--2.  Check and reconnect
--3.  Turn send timestamps on or off
--4.  Display LoRaWan connection status
++==== (% style="color:blue" %)3.  Open the Upgrade tool (Tremo Programmer) in PC and Upgrade(%%) ====
--5.  Check LoRaWan connection status
--6.  The RSSI value of the node when the ACK is received
++(((
++(% style="color:blue" %)**1. Software download link:  [[https:~~/~~/www.dragino.com/downloads/index.php?dir=LSN50-LoRaST/Utility/LSN50N/>>https://www.dragino.com/downloads/index.php?dir=LSN50-LoRaST/Utility/LSN50N/]]**
++)))
--7.  Node's Signal Strength Icon
--8.  Configure Location Uplink Interval
++[[image:image-20220602103227-6.png]]
--9.  AT command input box
--10.  Send Button:  Send input box info to LA66 USB Adapter
++[[image:image-20220602103357-7.png]]
--11.  Output Log from LA66 USB adapter
--12.  clear log button
--13.  exit button
++(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HSelecttheCOMportcorrespondingtoUSBTTL" %)
++(% style="color:blue" %)**2. Select the COM port corresponding to USB TTL**
--LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module not connected:
++[[image:image-20220602103844-8.png]]
--[[image:image-20220723110520-5.png||height="677" width="508"]]
--Connect LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module:
++(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HSelectthebinfiletoburn" %)
++(% style="color:blue" %)**3. Select the bin file to burn**
--[[image:image-20220723110626-6.png||height="681" width="511"]]
++[[image:image-20220602104144-9.png]]
--=== 1.9.2  Send data to TTNv3 and plot location info in Node-Red ===
++[[image:image-20220602104251-10.png]]
--(% style="color:blue" %)**1.  Register LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module to TTNV3**
--[[image:image-20220723134549-8.png]]
++[[image:image-20220602104402-11.png]]
--(% style="color:blue" %)**2.  Open Node-RED,And import the JSON file to generate the flow**
++(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HClicktostartthedownload" %)
++(% style="color:blue" %)**4. Click to start the download**
--Sample JSON file please go to **[[this link>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zxwx16qb777uvkz/AABE_P8coGCQ4DAC8enH4bUya?dl=0]]** to download.
++[[image:image-20220602104923-13.png]]
--For the usage of Node-RED, please refer to: [[http:~~/~~/wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/view/Main/Node-RED/>>http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/view/Main/Node-RED/]]
--After see LoRaWAN Online, walk around and the APP will keep sending location info to LoRaWAN server and then to the Node Red.
--LA66~-~-node-red~-~-decoder:[[dragino-end-node-decoder/Node-RED at main · dragino/dragino-end-node-decoder · GitHub>>url:https://github.com/dragino/dragino-end-node-decoder/tree/main/Node-RED]]
++(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HThefollowingfigureappearstoprovethattheburningisinprogress" %)
++(% style="color:blue" %)**5. Check update process**
--Example output in NodeRed is as below:
++[[image:image-20220602104948-14.png]]
--[[image:image-20220723144339-1.png]]
--== 1.10  Upgrade Firmware of LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter ==
++(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HThefollowingpictureappearstoprovethattheburningissuccessful" %)
++(% style="color:blue" %)**The following picture shows that the burning is successful**
--=== 1.10.1 LA66V1 Update method ===
++[[image:image-20220602105251-15.png]]
--The LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter is the same as the LA66 LoRaWAN Shield update method.
--Just use the yellow jumper cap to short the BOOT corner and the RX corner, and then press the RESET button (without the jumper cap, you can directly short the BOOT corner and the RX corner with a wire to achieve the same effect).
++= 3.  LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter =
--**Firmware download:**
--[[Firmware - Dropbox>>url:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g99v0fxcltn9r1y/AABJQUWNgt61Z567OcUf-sIya/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20module/Firmware?dl=0&subfolder_nav_tracking=1]]
++== 3.1  Overview ==
--(% style="color:red" %)**Notice: If upgrade via USB hub is not sucessful. try to connect to PC directly.**
--[[image:image-20220723150132-2.png||height="514" width="506"]]
++[[image:image-20220715001142-3.png||height="145" width="220"]]
--(% style="color:red" %)**Note: For the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter v1.2, the hardware design has eliminated the reset button, so the first step we need to use the DuPont wire to connect the BOOT pin to the RX pin. Second, connect the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter v1.2 to a USB hub or computer USB port so that it will enter burn mode. Then follow the steps below to burn the firmware.**
++(((
++(% style="color:blue" %)**LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter**(%%) is designed to fast turn USB devices to support LoRaWAN wireless features. It combines a CP2101 USB TTL Chip and LA66 LoRaWAN module which can easy to add LoRaWAN wireless feature to PC / Mobile phone or an embedded device that has USB Interface.
++)))
--[[image:image-20240401171313-1.jpeg||height="521" width="792"]]
++(((
++(% style="color:blue" %)**LA66**(%%) is a ready-to-use module that includes the (% style="color:blue" %)**LoRaWAN v1.0.3 protocol**(%%). The LoRaWAN stack used in LA66 is used in more than 1 million LoRaWAN End Devices deployed world widely. This mature LoRaWAN stack greatly reduces the risk to make stable LoRaWAN Sensors to support different LoRaWAN servers and different countries' standards. External MCU can use AT command to call LA66 and start to transmit data via the LoRaWAN protocol.
++)))
++(((
++Each LA66 module includes a (% style="color:blue" %)**world-unique OTAA key**(%%) for LoRaWAN registration.
++)))
--(% class="wikigeneratedid" id="HOpentheUpgradetool28TremoProgrammer29inPCandUpgrade" %)
--(% style="color:blue" %)**Open the Upgrade tool (Tremo Programmer) in PC and Upgrade**
++(((
++Besides the support of the LoRaWAN protocol, LA66 also supports (% style="color:blue" %)**open-source peer-to-peer LoRa Protocol**(%%) for the none-LoRaWAN application.
++)))
--**1.  Software download link:  [[https:~~/~~/www.dropbox.com/sh/j0qyc7a9ejit7jk/AACtx2tK4gEv6YFXMIVUM4dLa?dl=0>>url:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j0qyc7a9ejit7jk/AACtx2tK4gEv6YFXMIVUM4dLa?dl=0]]**
++(((
++LA66 is equipped with (% style="color:blue" %)**TCXO crystal**(%%) which ensures the module can achieve stable performance in extreme temperatures.
++)))
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220602103227-6.png?rev=1.1||alt="image-20220602103227-6.png"]]
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220602103357-7.png?rev=1.1||alt="image-20220602103357-7.png" height="486" width="390"]]
++== 3.2  Features ==
--**2.  Select the COM port corresponding to USB TTL**
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220602103844-8.png?rev=1.1||alt="image-20220602103844-8.png" height="291" width="389"]]
++* LoRaWAN USB adapter base on LA66 LoRaWAN module
++* Ultra-long RF range
++* Support LoRaWAN v1.0.4 protocol
++* Support peer-to-peer protocol
++* TCXO crystal to ensure RF performance on low temperature
++* Spring RF antenna
++* Available in different frequency LoRaWAN frequency bands.
++* World-wide unique OTAA keys.
++* AT Command via UART-TTL interface
++* Firmware upgradable via UART interface
++* Open Source Mobile App for LoRaWAN signal detect and GPS tracking.
--**3.  Select the bin file to burn**
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220602104144-9.png?rev=1.1||alt="image-20220602104144-9.png" height="318" width="405"]]
++== 3.3  Specification ==
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220602104251-10.png?rev=1.1||alt="image-20220602104251-10.png" height="330" width="579"]]
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220602104402-11.png?rev=1.1||alt="image-20220602104402-11.png" height="290" width="372"]]
++* CPU: 32-bit 48 MHz
++* Flash: 256KB
++* RAM: 64KB
++* Input Power Range: 5v
++* Frequency Range: 150 MHz ~~ 960 MHz
++* Maximum Power +22 dBm constant RF output
++* High sensitivity: -148 dBm
++* Temperature:
++** Storage: -55 ~~ +125℃
++** Operating: -40 ~~ +85℃
++* Humidity:
++** Storage: 5 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
++** Operating: 10 ~~ 95% (Non-Condensing)
++* LoRa Tx Current: <90 mA at +17 dBm, 108 mA at +22 dBm
++* LoRa Rx current: <9 mA
--**4.  Click to start the download**
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220602104923-13.png?rev=1.1||alt="image-20220602104923-13.png" height="462" width="372"]]
++== 3.4  Pin Mapping & LED ==
--**5.  Check update process**
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220602104948-14.png?rev=1.1||alt="image-20220602104948-14.png" height="483" width="386"]]
++== 3.5  Example: Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in PC ==
--**The following picture shows that the burning is successful**
++(((
++Assume user already input the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter OTAA Keys in TTN and there is already TTN network coverage.
++)))
--[[image:http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/download/Main/User%20Manual%20for%20LoRaWAN%20End%20Nodes/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20Shield%20User%20Manual/WebHome/image-20220602105251-15.png?rev=1.1||alt="image-20220602105251-15.png" height="513" width="406"]]
++(% style="color:blue" %)**1. Connect the LA66 USB LoRaWAN adapter to PC**
--=== 1.10.2 LA66V2 Update method ===
++[[image:image-20220723100027-1.png]]
--**Firmware download（Please select withbootloader version）:**
--[[Firmware - Dropbox>>url:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g99v0fxcltn9r1y/AABJQUWNgt61Z567OcUf-sIya/LA66%20LoRaWAN%20module/Firmware?dl=0&subfolder_nav_tracking=1]]
++Open the serial port tool
++[[image:image-20220602161617-8.png]]
--**Firmware update method:**
++[[image:image-20220602161718-9.png||height="457" width="800"]]
--Please refer to this link
--[[http:~~/~~/wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/view/Main/UART%20Access%20for%20LoRa%20ST%20v4%20base%20model/#H3.2.1UpdateafirmwareviaDraginoSensorManagerUtility.exe>>http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/view/Main/UART%20Access%20for%20LoRa%20ST%20v4%20base%20model/#H3.2.1UpdateafirmwareviaDraginoSensorManagerUtility.exe]]
++(% style="color:blue" %)**2. Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter to reset it.**
--= 2.  FAQ =
++The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter successfully Join the LoRaWAN network
--== 2.1  How to Compile Source Code for LA66? ==
++[[image:image-20220602161935-10.png||height="498" width="800"]]
--Compile and Upload Code to ASR6601 Platform ：[[Instruction>>Main.User Manual for LoRaWAN End Nodes.LA66 LoRaWAN Module.Compile and Upload Code to ASR6601 Platform.WebHome]]
--== 2.2  Where to find Peer-to-Peer firmware of LA66? ==
++(% style="color:blue" %)**3. See Uplink Command**
++Command format: (% style="color:#4472c4" %)** AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>**
--Instruction for LA66 Peer to Peer firmware :[[ Instruction >>doc:Main.User Manual for LoRaWAN End Nodes.LA66 LoRaWAN Shield User Manual.Instruction for LA66 Peer to Peer firmware.WebHome]]
++example: AT+SENDB=01,02,8,05820802581ea0a5
++[[image:image-20220602162157-11.png||height="497" width="800"]]
--== 2.3 My device keeps showing invalid credentials, the device goes into low power mode ==
--Set the AT+COMMAND: (% style="color:blue" %)**AT+UUID=666666666666**
++(% style="color:blue" %)**4. Check to see if TTN received the message**
++[[image:image-20220602162331-12.png||height="420" width="800"]]
--== 2.4 How to use external antenna via ipex connector? ==
--You need to remove the spring antenna first, and also remove the resistor and capacitor.
--Connect external antenna.
++== 3.6  Example: Send PC's CPU/RAM usage to TTN via python ==
--[[image:image-20231129155939-1.png||height="529" width="397"]]
++**Use python as an example：**[[https:~~/~~/github.com/dragino/LA66/blob/main/Send_information_to_TTN_WindosPC.py>>https://github.com/dragino/LA66/blob/main/Send_information_to_TTN_WindosPC.py]]
--= 3.  Order Info =
++(**Raspberry Pi example: **[[https:~~/~~/github.com/dragino/LA66/blob/main/Send_information_to_TTN_Raspberry%20Pi.py>>https://github.com/dragino/LA66/blob/main/Send_information_to_TTN_Raspberry%20Pi.py]])
++(% style="color:red" %)**Preconditions:**
--**Part Number:**  (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-USB-LoRaWAN-Adapter-XXX**
++(% style="color:red" %)**1. LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter works fine**
--(% style="color:blue" %)**XXX**(%%): The default frequency band
++(% style="color:red" %)**2. LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter  is registered with TTN**
--* (% style="color:red" %)**AS923**(%%):  LoRaWAN AS923 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**AU915**(%%):  LoRaWAN AU915 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**EU433**(%%):  LoRaWAN EU433 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**EU868**(%%):  LoRaWAN EU868 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**KR920**(%%):  LoRaWAN KR920 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**US915**(%%):  LoRaWAN US915 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**IN865**(%%):  LoRaWAN IN865 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**CN470**(%%): LoRaWAN CN470 band
--* (% style="color:red" %)**PP**(%%):        Peer to Peer LoRa Protocol
--= 4.  Reference =
++(% style="color:blue" %)**Steps for usage:**
--* Hardware Design File for  LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter : [[Download>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a3wbmdcvqjxaqw5/AADZfvAiykJTK624RgMquH86a?dl=0]]
--* Mobile Phone App Source Code: [[Download>>https://github.com/dragino/LA66_Mobile_App]].
++(% style="color:blue" %)**1.**(%%) Press the reset switch RESET on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter
--= 5.  FCC Statement =
++(% style="color:blue" %)**2.**(%%) Run the python script in PC and see the TTN
++[[image:image-20220602115852-3.png||height="450" width="1187"]]
--(% style="color:red" %)**FCC Caution:**
--Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
--This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
++== 3.7  Example: Send & Get Messages via LoRaWAN in RPi ==
--(% style="color:red" %)**IMPORTANT NOTE: **
++Assume user already input the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter OTAA Keys in TTN and there is already TTN network coverage.
--(% style="color:red" %)**Note:**(%%) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
--—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
++(% style="color:blue" %)**1. Connect the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter to the Raspberry Pi**
--—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
++[[image:image-20220723100439-2.png]]
--—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
--—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
++(% style="color:blue" %)**2. Install Minicom in RPi.**
--(% style="color:red" %)**FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: **
++(% id="cke_bm_509388S" style="display:none" %) (%%)Enter the following command in the RPi terminal
--This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body.
++ (% style="background-color:yellow" %)**apt update**
--
++ (% style="background-color:yellow" %)**apt install minicom**
++
++
++Use minicom to connect to the RPI's terminal
++
++[[image:image-20220602153146-3.png||height="439" width="500"]]
++
++
++
++(% style="color:blue" %)**3. Press the reset switch RST on the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter.**
++
++The following picture appears to prove that the LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter successfully entered the network.
++
++
++[[image:image-20220602154928-5.png||height="436" width="500"]]
++
++
++
++(% style="color:blue" %)**4. Send Uplink message**
++
++Format: (% style="color:#4472c4" %)**AT+SENDB=<confirn_status>,<Fport>,<data_len>,<data>**
++
++example: AT+SENDB=01,02,8,05820802581ea0a5
++
++
++[[image:image-20220602160339-6.png||height="517" width="600"]]
++
++
++
++Check to see if TTN received the message
++
++[[image:image-20220602160627-7.png||height="369" width="800"]]
++
++
++
++== 3.8  Example: Use of LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter and mobile APP ==
++
++
++=== 3.8.1  Hardware and Software Connection ===
++
++
++==== (% style="color:blue" %)**Overview：**(%%) ====
++
++
++(((
++DRAGINO-LA66-APP is an Open Source mobile APP for LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter. DRAGINO-LA66-APP has below features:
++
++* Send real-time location information of mobile phone to LoRaWAN network.
++* Check LoRaWAN network signal strengh.
++* Manually send messages to LoRaWAN network.
++)))
++
++
++
++==== (% style="color:blue" %)**Hardware Connection:**(%%) ====
++
++A USB to Type-C adapter is needed to connect to a Mobile phone.
++
++Note: The package of LA66 USB adapter already includes this USB Type-C adapter.
++
++[[image:image-20220813174353-2.png||height="360" width="313"]]
++
++
++==== (% style="color:blue" %)**Download and Install App:**(%%) ====
++
++[[(% id="cke_bm_895007S" style="display:none" %)** **(%%)**Download Link for Android apk **>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zxwx16qb777uvkz/AABE_P8coGCQ4DAC8enH4bUya?dl=0]].  (Android Version Only)
++
++[[image:image-20220813173738-1.png]]
++
++
++==== (% style="color:blue" %)**Use of APP:**(%%) ====
++
++Function and page introduction
++
++[[image:image-20220723113448-7.png||height="995" width="450"]]
++
++**Block Explain:**
++
++1.  Display LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module connection status
++
++2.  Check and reconnect
++
++3.  Turn send timestamps on or off
++
++4.  Display LoRaWan connection status
++
++5.  Check LoRaWan connection status
++
++6.  The RSSI value of the node when the ACK is received
++
++7.  Node's Signal Strength Icon
++
++8.  Configure Location Uplink Interval
++
++9.  AT command input box
++
++10.  Send Button:  Send input box info to LA66 USB Adapter
++
++11.  Output Log from LA66 USB adapter
++
++12.  clear log button
++
++13.  exit button
++
++
++LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module not connected
++
++[[image:image-20220723110520-5.png||height="677" width="508"]]
++
++
++
++Connect LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module
++
++[[image:image-20220723110626-6.png||height="681" width="511"]]
++
++
++
++=== 3.8.2 Send data to TTNv3 and plot location info in Node-Red ===
++
++
++(% style="color:blue" %)**1.  Register LA66 USB LoRaWAN Module to TTNV3**
++
++[[image:image-20220723134549-8.png]]
++
++
++
++(% style="color:blue" %)**2.  Open Node-RED,And import the JSON file to generate the flow**
++
++Sample JSON file please go to **[[this link>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zxwx16qb777uvkz/AABE_P8coGCQ4DAC8enH4bUya?dl=0]]** to download.
++
++For the usage of Node-RED, please refer to: [[http:~~/~~/wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/view/Main/Node-RED/>>http://wiki.dragino.com/xwiki/bin/view/Main/Node-RED/]]
++
++After see LoRaWAN Online, walk around and the APP will keep sending location info to LoRaWAN server and then to the Node Red.
++
++
++Example output in NodeRed is as below:
++
++[[image:image-20220723144339-1.png]]
++
++
++
++== 3.9  Upgrade Firmware of LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter ==
++
++
++The LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter is the same as the LA66 LoRaWAN Shield update method
++
++Just use the yellow jumper cap to short the BOOT corner and the RX corner, and then press the RESET button (without the jumper cap, you can directly short the BOOT corner and the RX corner with a wire to achieve the same effect)
++
++[[image:image-20220723150132-2.png]]
++
++
++
++= 4.  FAQ =
++
++
++== 4.1   How to Compile Source Code for LA66? ==
++
++
++Compile and Upload Code to ASR6601 Platform ：[[Instruction>>Compile and Upload Code to ASR6601 Platform]]
++
++
++
++= 5.  Order Info =
++
++
++**Part Number:**  (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-XXX**(%%), (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-LoRaWAN-Shield-XXX** (%%)  **or**   (% style="color:blue" %)**LA66-USB-LoRaWAN-Adapter-XXX**
++
++
++(% style="color:blue" %)**XXX**(%%): The default frequency band
++
++* (% style="color:red" %)**AS923**(%%):  LoRaWAN AS923 band
++* (% style="color:red" %)**AU915**(%%):  LoRaWAN AU915 band
++* (% style="color:red" %)**EU433**(%%):  LoRaWAN EU433 band
++* (% style="color:red" %)**EU868**(%%):  LoRaWAN EU868 band
++* (% style="color:red" %)**KR920**(%%):  LoRaWAN KR920 band
++* (% style="color:red" %)**US915**(%%):  LoRaWAN US915 band
++* (% style="color:red" %)**IN865**(%%):  LoRaWAN IN865 band
++* (% style="color:red" %)**CN470**(%%): LoRaWAN CN470 band
++* (% style="color:red" %)**PP**(%%):        Peer to Peer LoRa Protocol
++
++
++
++= 6.  Reference =
++
++
++* Hardware Design File for LA66 LoRaWAN Shield, LA66 USB LoRaWAN Adapter : [[Download>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a3wbmdcvqjxaqw5/AADZfvAiykJTK624RgMquH86a?dl=0]]

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