Tutorials

Tutorials

Connecting the Arduino

Setting up the Arduino MKR WAN

Install the Arduino IDE, install boards and libraries, then connect the Arduino to your computer.

Create TTN Account

Creating an account at The Things Network

Once you have set up the Arduino, it is now time to connect it to The Things Network.

Connecting a sensor

Connect a sensor to the Arduino MKR WAN

Now we connect a sensor to gather some real data.

Datacake website

Data visualisation with Datacake

Set up a Datacake account and link to your TTN account

Datacake dashboard for mobile

Configuring your device on Datacake

Once you are receiving data from TTN it is time to set up a dashboard on Datacake

Configure downlinks with Datacake

Configuring downlinks with The Things Network

Next we shall send instructions back to your sensor using The Things Network.

Send Datacake downlink

Configuring downlinks with Datacake

We can now send downlinks with TTN. Next, we shall send downlinks from Datacake.

LiPo battery

Connecting and charging a battery

Untethering your device - connecting and charging the Li Po battery

Battery state of charge

Visualising the battery's state of charge

When will the battery need recharging?

Battery monitoring

Battery power - how long will it last?

Days, weeks or months?

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