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The Things Node

The Things Node is based on the SparkFun Pro Micro - 3.3V/8MHz with added Microchip LoRaWAN® module and temperature sensor, NXP's digital accelerometer, a light sensor, button, and RGB LED. All this is packaged in a matchbox-sized waterproof (IP54) casing with 3 AAA batteries to power it for months of usage.

Features

  • Microchip RN2483/RN2903 LoRaWAN® module for long-range wireless communication
  • Temperature sensor for environmental monitoring
  • NXP digital accelerometer for motion detection and orientation sensing
  • Light sensor for ambient light measurement
  • User button for interactive applications
  • RGB LED for visual feedback and status indication
  • SparkFun Pro Micro 3.3V/8MHz microcontroller
  • IP54 waterproof casing for protection against dust and water splashes
  • Battery-powered with 3 AAA batteries for months of autonomous operation
  • Compact design in a matchbox-sized form factor

Use Cases

  • Rapid prototyping of LoRaWAN applications
  • Environmental monitoring (temperature and light)
  • Motion and orientation detection
  • Asset tracking
  • Smart building applications
  • Educational and development projects

Thinger.io Integration

The Things Node communicates with Thinger.io through a LoRaWAN network server, enabling remote monitoring and control of all onboard sensors and actuators.

Requirements

A LoRaWAN server is required to communicate The Things Node into Thinger.io, some options are:

Alongside, the corresponding plugin for the selected LoRaWAN server needs to be installed in your Thinger.io instance.

Get Started

Installation

Look for the plugin in the Thinger.io Plugin Store and install it in your Thinger.io instance. Once the plugin is installed a new Product will be created for this device.

Configuration

The Product is already preconfigured, check that the auto provision prefix matches the one selected in your LoRaWAN server plugin in Thinger.io, or change it to your desire.

Usage

Start sending uplinks for autoprovisioning devices and buckets. This product also provides a predefined dashboard and downlinks.

Additional Resources

The Things Node resources can be found at: