{"product_id":"kit-lpwan-signal-coverage-mapper","title":"LPWAN Signal Coverage Mapper Kit with Arduino Nano + LoRa","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMap LoRa Network Coverage with a Vehicle-Mounted GPS Data Logger – LPWAN Signal Mapper Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-6 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-21\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e LPWAN coverage surveying\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify real-world LoRa network performance before deploying a single gateway. This kit lets you strap a logger into a vehicle and drive across a campus, industrial zone, or smart-city testbed, collecting timestamped GPS positions and corresponding RSSI values from any 433 MHz LoRa transmitter. The result is a dense CSV dataset ready for heatmap tools—turning raw signal numbers into a visual coverage map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA battery-powered, weather-sealed data logging unit that fits inside a waterproof enclosure. While your vehicle moves, the Arduino Nano reads latitude and longitude from the NEO-6M GPS, grabs the received signal strength from the RA-02 LoRa module, stamps everything with precise time from the DS3231 RTC, and writes each record to a microSD card. At the end of the drive, you pull the CSV, import it into QGIS or a Python script, and generate a gradient overlay showing where your LoRa signal is strong and where it drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterfacing GPS, LoRa, and RTC peripherals with an Arduino Nano on a shared SPI bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplementing efficient SD card logging with minimal write latency for mobile applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigning a portable 3.7V LiPo power supply with TP4056 charging and 100nF decoupling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProcessing collected CSV data to produce signal coverage heatmaps using open-source tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Nano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRA-02 LoRa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEO-6M GPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroSD Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e433MHz Antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS3231 RTC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7V LiPo 2000mAh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP4056 Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof Enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB.Tech ECE and EEE students building LPWAN deployment tools for final-year projects, Smart India Hackathon teams needing rapid site-survey hardware, and IoT startup founders validating campus or industrial LoRa coverage. The kit assumes experience with soldering, Arduino IDE, and basic RF concepts—ideal for advanced makers at IITs, NITs, VIT, BITS, and ATL innovation labs focusing on wireless communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included AI companion walks you through each wiring step and code upload. You can also send photos or questions via WhatsApp and get a reply within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I turn the CSV into a heatmap?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sample Python script (shared through the AI companion) reads your CSV, bins RSSI values by GPS coordinates, and overlays them onto a map using folium or matplotlib. You can also import directly into QGIS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I log stationary signal measurements over time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Configure the firmware to pause GPS movement detection; the logger will then record RSSI at fixed intervals from a single location to monitor gateway stability or interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the enclosure withstand monsoon rain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IP65-rated waterproof enclosure protects the electronics during light to moderate rain. For prolonged heavy monsoon exposure, we recommend a secondary drip shield or mounting under a vehicle roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGPS-tagged LoRa RSSI measurements logged as a vehicle drives around an area. 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