Why tracker

When building a device that is to operate in the LoRa network, knowing its position, what do you need in your ideal device?

You definitely need a LoRa radio, GPS, and usually a display is useful. Power from a LiPo battery (and therefore charging support systems) is also a must. This can be achieved in many ways, using many modules. But someone at Heltec noticed this repeating pattern and decided to put it all into one development board. Specifically - ESP32 (something has to handle everything), LoRa SX1262 radio and UC6580 GNSS control system (and immediately a ceramic antenna). In addition, a 0.96-inch OLED with a resolution of 180x80. A connector for the LiPo battery and all the necessary ‘little things’ complete the picture.

Meet the Heltec Wireless Tracker!

Yep, you’re right - Meshtastic works on that too!

Set includes:

* Heltec Wireless Tracker board * Complete set of goldpins * Cable with JST connector for battery power supply (LiPo)

Note - the set does not include 868 MHz antenna.

Links:

• Product page on Heltec
• Documentation from Heltec

Specification:

• ESP32-S3FN8
• SX1262 863~928MHz
• WiFi i BLE5
• Connectors:
  • USB C;
  • 2*1.25 LiPo
  • LoRa ANT(IPEX1.0);
  • 2182.54 goldpin header