How to get started with the BBC micro:bit and Pi Supply IoT micro:bit LoRa Node

Our IoT micro:bit LoRa Node enables you to quickly and easily get up and running with LoRa (long range, low power radio) and The Things Network using a simple block based coding interface on the BBC micro:bit. This video guides you through the process of setting up your micro:bit and attaching it to The Things Network - helping you to be up and running in just minutes.
This video was created as part of a workshop for "The Things Virtual Conference" on the 16th and 17th April 2020 by Ryan Walsmley of Pi Supply.
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- micro:bit Go kit - uk.pi-supply.c...
- Pi Supply micro:bit LoRa Node - uk.pi-supply.c...
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[@TonyAbbey]

The LoRa Node is useless if you don't have a working Things Network server node in range. There is no indication that the device is transmitting, and if you can't see a reply from the Things Network, then there doesn't seem to be any possibility to debug the problem. I was able to use an SDR receiver to see that my LoRa board transmitted a pulse of RF at the right sort of frequency, but didn't see anything on the Things Network console. I have no idea whether the nearest Things Network access point is operational. Pi Supply need to talk about the setting up of a local node to 'hear' the transmission from this BBC:Microbit accessory. The BBC:Microbit LoRa library also has peer-to-peer and continuous receive modes - Pi Supply need to tell us all about these options as well. In short - this is a good clear video on how to set up the node, but then nothing on debugging or other applications. BTW, I tried moving the inductor in order to enable the external antenna, and put the external antenna on a pole to increase radiated signals, but still no response from the Things Network here in Leicester, UK. Very disappointing for an expensive accessory - I am an experienced electronic engineer and radio amateur, so goodness knows how schoolteachers are going to use this device in their classrooms.

[@rubenaparicio9445]

Sorry but, the ttn page had change and now is impossible to follow this tutorial, at least I couldnt

[@FrancescoVannini]

Nice and clear video. Is there an article to go with it where to find all the information offline?

[@PiSupply]

Let me check and see if Ryan has one!

[@PiSupply]

Here you go learn.pi-supply.com/make/getting-started-with-the-microbit-lora-node/