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2 **Table of Contents:**
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Edwin Chen 8.1 7 = OverView =
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Edwin Chen 8.1 9 TrackerD is an Open Source LoRaWAN Tracker based on ESP32 MCU and Semtech LoRa Wireless Chip.
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Edwin Chen 8.1 11 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 13 TrackerD is program friendly. Developers can use Arduino IDE to customize the software of TrackerD to fit their IoT solution.
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15 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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17 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 7.1 21 = 1.  Update Firmware =
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Xiaoling 7.1 24 == 1.1  Method 1: Update BIN file ==
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27 (% style="color:blue" %)**Step1:  **(%%)Connect TrackerD and PC via TypeC cable directly.
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30 (% style="color:blue" %)**Step2:**(%%)  Install CH9102 driver in the PC.
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32 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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35 (% style="color:blue" %)**Step3：**(%%) Download and Install Flash Tool from :
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37 [[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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40 (% style="color:blue" %)**Step4:** (%%) Run Flash Download Tool and configure chip type to ESP32
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42 [[image:image-20220712083115-1.png||height="238" width="1071"]]
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45 [[image:image-20220712083115-2.png]]
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48 (% style="color:blue" %)**Step5:** (%%) Select the bin file , com port and proper SPI configure. and click Start.
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50 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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53 Users need to use below files:
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55 * boot_app0.bin @0e000
56 * ESP_LORA-eeprom-class.bin @ 0x10000
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58 [[image:image-20220712083115-3.png]]
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61 After upgrade finish, it will shows below:
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63 [[image:image-20220712083115-4.png]]
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67 = 2.  FAQ: =
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69 == 2.1  Where can i find the source files for TrackerD? ==
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Edwin Chen 2.1 71 Software & Hardware Source: [[https:~~/~~/github.com/dragino/TrackerD >>https://github.com/dragino/TrackerD]]
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Edwin Chen 8.1 74 = Order Info =
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76 Part Number: **TrackerD-XX**
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78 **XX**: The default frequency band
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Edwin Chen 9.1 80 * **AS923 :** LoRaWAN AS923 band
81 * **AU915 :**LoRaWAN AU915 band
Edwin Chen 8.1 82 * (((
83 **EU433 :** LoRaWAN EU433 band
84 )))
85 * (((
86 **EU868 :** LoRaWAN EU868 band
87 )))
88 * (((
89 **KR920 :** LoRaWAN KR920 band
90 )))
91 * (((
92 **US915 : **LoRaWAN US915 band
93 )))
94 * (((
95 **IN865 :  **LoRaWAN IN865 band
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97 * (((
98 **CN470 : **LoRaWAN CN470 band
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Edwin Chen 8.1 101 )))
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103 = Packing Info =
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105 **Package Includes**:
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108 TrackerD x 1
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111 Rechargeable cable x 1
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114 Program Cable x 1
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