{"product_id":"lora-farm-sensor-array-kit-8-node-soil-monitoring-with-gps-dashboard","title":"LoRa Farm Sensor Array Kit - 8-Node Soil Monitoring with GPS Dashboard","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild an 8-Node LoRa Farm Sensor Array with ESP32 Gateway \u0026amp; GPS Crop Health Dashboard\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\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\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 12-15 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25+\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision agriculture sensor network architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine walking your fields with a tablet displaying real-time soil moisture and temperature readings from eight self-sustaining nodes, plotted over a GPS map of your land. You'll see exactly where crops are stressed and where to irrigate next. This kit transforms that vision into a fully functional LoRa-based farm monitoring system-no cloud subscription required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solar-powered wireless sensor network covering up to several acres, with 8 nodes each reporting moisture and temperature via LoRa to a central ESP32 gateway. The gateway runs a local web dashboard that plots each node's GPS coordinates and overlays color-coded crop health indicators. You can place nodes in the field, power them with solar, and monitor data from your phone or laptop without internet connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeploy a long-range LoRa mesh network with custom addressing and reliable data transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterface multiple soil moisture and temperature sensors with Arduino Nano and calibrate readings for Indian soil types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfigure an ESP32 as a LoRa receiver and web server to display real-time sensor data and GPS coordinates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuild a solar-powered battery management system using TP4056 and 18650 cells for continuous remote operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003eESP32 Dev Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino Nano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRA-02 LoRa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Moisture Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS18B20 Probe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e433MHz Antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar Panel 6V 1W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP4056 Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18650 Cell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7k? Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof Enclosures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\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\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\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis advanced kit suits B.Tech ECE\/EEE students building LoRa-based precision agriculture capstone projects, Smart India Hackathon teams tackling farm digitization challenges, and early-stage Agritech founders prototyping wireless sensor networks. It's also ideal for researchers at IIT, NIT, VIT, or BITS Pilani exploring sustainable remote monitoring solutions for Indian farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a QR code linking to our AI companion, which offers step-by-step diagnostics, wiring checks, and firmware debugging for every node. WhatsApp backup is also available-just send us a photo of your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I extend the network beyond 8 nodes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The LoRa addressing scheme taught in the build supports up to 255 nodes. After you master the base system, you can add more nodes by flashing the same firmware and assigning new addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo the sensor nodes need internet connectivity?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Nodes communicate via LoRa to the gateway. Only the gateway can optionally connect to Wi-Fi for cloud integration, but the local dashboard and crop health overlays function completely offline in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow accurate is the soil moisture sensor for Indian soils?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included capacitive sensors are corrosion-free and output relative moisture levels. The build companion provides a calibration guide optimized for lateritic, alluvial, and black cotton soils commonly found across India, along with temperature compensation routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"kit-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEight soil nodes send moisture, temp and GPS to a LoRa gateway. Dashboard maps sensor positions with crop health overlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch4\u003eWhat's in this kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/esp32-30-pin-development-board-cp2102-wifi-bluetooth\"\u003eESP32 Dev Board\u003c\/a\u003e x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nano-r3-ch340-development-board-arduino-compatible-no-cable\"\u003eArduino Nano\u003c\/a\u003e x7\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ra-02-lora-module-433470mhz-sx1278-spi-for-arduino-iot\"\u003eRA-02 LoRa\u003c\/a\u003e x9\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/soil-moisture-sensor-module-analog-digital-output-compoden\"\u003eSoil Moisture Sensor\u003c\/a\u003e x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ds18b20-digital-temp-sensor-module-1-wire-55-to-125c\"\u003eDS18B20 Probe\u003c\/a\u003e x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/433mhz-antenna-quarter-wave-helical-for-rf-modules\"\u003e433MHz Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e x9\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/6v-2w-solar-panel-for-diy-electronics-iot-projects\"\u003eSolar Panel 6V 1W\u003c\/a\u003e x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tp4056-1a-li-ion-charger-module-with-protection-micro-usb\"\u003eTP4056 Module\u003c\/a\u003e x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/18650-cell-37v-2600mah-li-ion-battery\"\u003e18650 Cell\u003c\/a\u003e x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/capacitor-variety-pack-6-values-100nf-to-470uf-30-pieces\"\u003e100nF Caps\u003c\/a\u003e x30\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/resistor-variety-pack-100-pcs-10-values-14w-carbon-film\"\u003e4.7k? Resistors\u003c\/a\u003e x15\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/esp-wroom-32-breakout-board-pcb-55x52mm\"\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/a\u003e x9\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/infrared-waterproof-beam-sensor-single-beam-20m-range\"\u003eWaterproof Enclosures\u003c\/a\u003e x8\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/soldering-kit-25w-with-solder-wire-flux-paste-compoden\"\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/soldering-kit-25w-with-solder-wire-flux-paste-compoden\"\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is included in the LoRa Farm Sensor Array Variant 2?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The LoRa Farm Sensor Array Variant 2 includes all components needed: ESP32 Dev Board, Arduino Nano, RA-02 LoRa, Soil Moisture Sensor, DS18B20 Probe and more. Everything is pre-tested for compatibility and shipped from Bengaluru, India.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What skill level is required for the LoRa Farm Sensor Array Variant 2?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"This kit is designed for Expert level makers, suitable for ages 25+. Eight soil nodes send moisture, temp and GPS to a LoRa gateway. Dashboard maps sensor positions with crop health overlays. Estimated build time is 12-15 hrs.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can I buy the LoRa Farm Sensor Array Variant 2 online in India?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes, the LoRa Farm Sensor Array Variant 2 is available online at Compoden (compoden.in), India's AI-powered electronics and robotics store. Ships from Bengaluru in 1-5 business days across India.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"LoRa Farm Sensor Array Variant 2\",\n  \"description\": \"Eight soil nodes send moisture, temp and GPS to a LoRa gateway. Dashboard maps sensor positions with crop health overlays.\",\n  \"sku\": \"CDN-KIT-0667\",\n  \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Compoden\"},\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/compoden.in\/products\/kit-lora-farm-sensor-array-v2\",\n    \"priceCurrency\": \"INR\",\n    \"price\": \"24665\",\n    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n    \"seller\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Compoden\"}\n  },\n  \"category\": \"Agriculture \u0026 Smart Farming\"\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your assembly option:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoldering Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e - 25W soldering iron, 60\/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreadboard Combo\u003c\/strong\u003e - 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Compoden","offers":[{"title":"Soldering Kit","offer_id":53459801997677,"sku":"CDN-KIT-0667-SLD","price":31680.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Breadboard Combo","offer_id":53459802030445,"sku":"CDN-KIT-0667-BB","price":31080.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3997\/5533\/files\/kit-lora-farm-sensor-array-v2.png?v=1781944627","url":"https:\/\/compoden.com\/products\/lora-farm-sensor-array-kit-8-node-soil-monitoring-with-gps-dashboard","provider":"Compoden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}