SX1268 LoRa HAT Covers 433MHz 470MHz 868MHz 915MHz Frequency Band with Spread Spectrum Modulation, Module with UART Interface and Antenna for RPi
$36.48
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“A budget-friendly option that covers the basics. Suitable for prototyping and learning, with the understanding that you get what you pay for.”
Our Review
The SX1268 LoRa HAT Covers 433MHz 470MHz 868MHz 915MHz Frequency Band with Spread Spectrum Modulation, Module with UART Interface and Antenna for RPi delivers solid performance for its category. With Frequency: 433MHz, Range: up to 5km, TX Power: +17 dBm, it covers the essentials that most makers and engineers need for their projects.
Range testing in a suburban environment reached approximately 3km with clear line of sight using the stock PCB antenna. Switching to an external SMA antenna extended this significantly.
The LoRa modulation provides excellent noise immunity, making it ideal for sensor networks spread across a farm, campus, or building complex.
The SX1268 LoRa HAT Covers 433MHz 470MHz 868MHz 915MHz Frequency Band with Spread Spectrum Modulation, Module with UART Interface and Antenna for RPi earns its place in the parts bin. Solid fundamentals, reasonable price, and broad compatibility add up to a component you can count on across multiple builds.
What We Like
- Low power consumption extends battery life in remote nodes
- Well-documented AT command set or driver library
- Onboard antenna works out of the box
- Configurable data rate and TX power for range vs. speed tradeoff
Watch Out For
- No built-in encryption on basic modules
- PCB antenna range is shorter than external SMA antenna
- Requires paired module on the receiving end
Specifications
| Frequency | 433MHz |
| Range | up to 5km |
| TX Power | +17 dBm |
| Sensitivity | -137 dBm |
| Interface | SPI |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
| Data Rate | 0.018 - 62.5 kbps |
The Verdict
“A budget-friendly option that covers the basics. Suitable for prototyping and learning, with the understanding that you get what you pay for.”
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