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esp32-espidf-lora-quickstart [2026/08/31 00:45] sausage Troubleshooting updates |
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| 1. Open ESP-IDF 5.3.2 PowerShell | 1. Open ESP-IDF 5.3.2 PowerShell | ||
| Create a blank project with: | Create a blank project with: | ||
| - | idf.py create-project lorawan-sensor | + | idf.py create-project lora-project |
| If you're using an esp32 set it here. Ensure you set the right esp32 hardware, eg: esp32, esp32s2, etc | If you're using an esp32 set it here. Ensure you set the right esp32 hardware, eg: esp32, esp32s2, etc | ||
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| * You can use the init message to test if the LoRa module is wired up correctly. Please note that if MOSI, MISO, NSS or SCK are wrong, you will get a failure. But if power/ground are missing, the HopeRF module will still initialize over SPI. | * You can use the init message to test if the LoRa module is wired up correctly. Please note that if MOSI, MISO, NSS or SCK are wrong, you will get a failure. But if power/ground are missing, the HopeRF module will still initialize over SPI. | ||
| * Try it outside, though unlikely to help. LoRa has great penetration through walls and over great distances. | * Try it outside, though unlikely to help. LoRa has great penetration through walls and over great distances. | ||
| - | * Is the little antenna connected? Also check it on a VNA. As long as it's around the target frequency of 915 Mhz you're good. You should still be able to pick up a lot evening if your antenna is a bit out of tune. So this is less likely a cause. | + | * Is the little antenna connected? Also check it on a VNA. As long as it's around the target frequency of 915 Mhz you're good. You should still be able to pick up a lot even if your antenna is a bit out of tune. So this is less likely a cause. |
| * Leave it running for a good 24 hours. | * Leave it running for a good 24 hours. | ||