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2 **Table of Contents:**
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10 = 1.  Introduction =
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12 == 1.1  OverView ==
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Edwin Chen 8.1 15 TrackerD is an Open Source LoRaWAN Tracker based on ESP32 MCU and Semtech LoRa Wireless Chip.
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Edwin Chen 12.1 17 There are various sensors such as GPS, WiFi, BLE, Temperature, Humidity, Motion Detection, and Buzzer in TrackerD. Make it useful for different kinds of applications.
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Edwin Chen 8.1 19 TrackerD is program friendly. Developers can use Arduino IDE to customize the software of TrackerD to fit their IoT solution.
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21 The LoRa wireless technology used in TrackerD allows the user to send data and reach extremely long ranges at low data-rates.It provides ultra-long range spread spectrum communication and high interference immunity whilst minimising current consumption.It targets professional tracking services.
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23 TrackerD is equipped with a 1000mAh Li-on rechargeable battery. Each TrackerD has a worldwide unique OTAA keys to join the LoRaWAN network.
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Xiaoling 15.2 26 == 1.2  Features ==
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Edwin Chen 12.1 29 * LoRaWAN v1.0.3 Class A protocol.
30 * Frequency Bands: CN470/EU433/KR920/US915/EU868/AS923/AU915/IN865/RU864
31 * Track position via GPS / BLE or WiFi
32 * Temperature & Humidity
33 * Motion detection
34 * Built-in Buzzer
35 * AT Commands to change parameters
36 * Remote configure parameters via LoRa Downlink
37 * Uplink on periodically
38 * Datalog feature
39 * Firmware upgradable via program port
40 * Programable via Arduino IDE
41 * 1000mAh li-on rechargeable battery
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46 == 1.3  Applications ==
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Edwin Chen 12.1 49 * Logistics and Supply Chain Management
50 * Human tracking
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Xiaoling 15.2 54 = 2.  Use TrackerD in LoRaWAN network =
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Edwin Chen 14.1 57 == LED ==
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60 == Button ==
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Xiaoling 15.2 63 = 3.  Update Firmware =
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Xiaoling 15.2 66 == 3.1  Method 1: Update BIN file ==
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69 (% style="color:blue" %)**Step1:  **(%%)Connect TrackerD and PC via TypeC cable directly.
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72 (% style="color:blue" %)**Step2:**(%%)  Install CH9102 driver in the PC.
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74 After installation of the driver and plug in TrackerD, user should be able to see com port in PC's device manager.
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77 (% style="color:blue" %)**Step3：**(%%) Download and Install Flash Tool from :
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79 [[https:~~/~~/www.espressif.com.cn/en/support/download/other-tools?keys=Flash%2BDownload%2BTools>>url:https://www.espressif.com.cn/en/support/download/other-tools?keys=Flash%2BDownload%2BTools]]
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82 (% style="color:blue" %)**Step4:** (%%) Run Flash Download Tool and configure chip type to ESP32
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84 [[image:image-20220712083115-1.png||height="238" width="1071"]]
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87 [[image:image-20220712083115-2.png]]
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90 (% style="color:blue" %)**Step5:** (%%) Select the bin file , com port and proper SPI configure. and click Start.
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92 Bin file can be downloaded from:  [[https:~~/~~/www.dropbox.com/sh/733s8xlwahhqg1d/AABxDz80lBVX_to8zNuUQWFja?dl=0>>url:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/733s8xlwahhqg1d/AABxDz80lBVX_to8zNuUQWFja?dl=0]]
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95 Users need to use below files:
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97 * boot_app0.bin @0e000
98 * ESP_LORA-eeprom-class.bin @ 0x10000
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100 [[image:image-20220712083115-3.png]]
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103 After upgrade finish, it will shows below:
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105 [[image:image-20220712083115-4.png]]
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Xiaoling 15.2 109 = 4.  FAQ =
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Xiaoling 15.2 111 == 4.1  Where can i find the source files for TrackerD? ==
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Edwin Chen 2.1 114 Software & Hardware Source: [[https:~~/~~/github.com/dragino/TrackerD >>https://github.com/dragino/TrackerD]]
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Xiaoling 15.2 118 = 5.  Order Info =
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Xiaoling 15.2 121 Part Number: (% style="color:blue" %)**TrackerD-XX**
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Xiaoling 15.2 123 (% style="color:blue" %)**XX**(%%): The default frequency band
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Xiaoling 15.2 125 * (% style="color:red" %)**AS923 :**(%%)  LoRaWAN AS923 band
126 * (% style="color:red" %)**AU915 :**(%%)  LoRaWAN AU915 band
127 * (% style="color:red" %)**EU868 :**(%%)  LoRaWAN EU868 band
128 * (% style="color:red" %)**KR920 : **(%%) LoRaWAN KR920 band
129 * (% style="color:red" %)**US915 :**(%%)  LoRaWAN US915 band
130 * (% style="color:red" %)**IN865 :**(%%)  LoRaWAN IN865 band
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135 = 6.  Packing Info =
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Edwin Chen 8.1 138 **Package Includes**:
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Edwin Chen 11.1 140 * TrackerD x 1
141 * Rechargeable cable x 1
142 * Program Cable x 1
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147 = 7.  Reference =
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Edwin Chen 12.1 150 * [[**Firmware in Bin format**>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/733s8xlwahhqg1d/AABxDz80lBVX_to8zNuUQWFja?dl=0]]
151 * **[[Source Code>>https://github.com/dragino/TrackerD]] **
152 * [[**Hardware Source**>>https://www.dropbox.com/sh/orwoy6cecb89m4e/AAD37sRuUrvKsHgAJxuVTkB5a?dl=0]]