

Rak4200-lora adaptable node
RAK4200 based LoRa node, with multiple expansion possibilities and designed to fit inside a generic 83x58x33mm waterproof enclosure box.
- Size
- 75 × 49 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 19
- Nets
- 59
- Pads
- 99
- Tracks, vias
- 147, 4
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
- Created
- 18 Jul 2020
- Updated
- 21 Sep 2020
Overview
Rak4200-lora adaptable node is an open-source printed circuit board by galopago, from the galopago/rak4200-lora-adaptable-node repository on GitHub, published under the CC-BY-4.0 licence. It is a 2-layer board of 75 × 49 mm with 19 parts on 59 nets, routed with 147 tracks and 4 vias.
Its parts include 8 connectors and 1 IC. It belongs with the radio and wireless boards of this library.
README
README.rst======================================================================================================================================= RAK4200 based LoRa node, with multiple expansion possibilities and designed to fit inside a generic 83x58x33mm waterproof enclosure box.
LoRa node powered by AA batteries ready to install inside an easy to find waterproof enclosure.
Read this in other languages: Español </docs/README.es.rst>_
.. image:: /docs/pcb3d.png
Key features:
- Powered by 2xAA (1.5v) batteries or a single (3.0v) battery.
- Waterproof if installed in an "easy to find worldwide" 83x58x33mm waterproof plastic enclosure (multiple choices: clear cover, wall mounting tabs, etc.).
- Class A battery powered or Class C external powered via screw terminal.
- RAK4200 = SX1276+STM32L071. So no additional cpu/microcontroller needed for a complete solution.
- Can be programmed using
RAK Unified Interface (RUI) API, <https://doc.rakwireless.com/quick-start/rak5010-wistrio-nb-iot-tracker/rui-online-compiler>_ for rapid development or STM32 CUBE LoRa stack. - TH pad for a spring antenna or U.FL connector for external antenna.
- Prototyping/expansion area.
How to use this repository
The PCB was developed in KiCad V5.1, and include some elements from the official repo.
To setup KiCad to use the downloaded library from the repo instead of the stock that came with the installer, this post <https://forum.kicad.info/t/library-management-in-kicad-version-5/14636>_ will give you some lights.
Directory structure
- The root folder contains KiCad files: project, schematic and PCB.
- library directory (git submodule) contains schematics symbol libraries.
- modules directory (git submodule) contains footprint libraries.
- packages3d directory (git submodule) contains 3D model libraries.
- gerber/single directory contains ready to manufacture files, for a single board.
- gerber/panel_100mmx100mm directory contains ready to manufacture files that fits in a 100mm x 100mm panel (use Vcuts!).
License
.. image:: https://i.creativecommons.org/l/by/4.0/88x31.png :target: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This is an Open Hardware project and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/>_
Parts
19| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Conn_01x11_Male | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x11_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3, J4, J6, J7, J8 |
| 4 | MountingHole | MountingHole:MountingHole_3mm | H2, H3, H4, H5 |
| 2 | Battery_Cell | Battery:BatteryHolder_Keystone_2460_1xAA | BT1, BT2 |
| 2 | Screw_Terminal_01x03 | TerminalBlock_4Ucon:TerminalBlock_4Ucon_1x03_P3.50mm_Horizontal | J1, J2 |
| 1 | Conn_01x01_Male | Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | RAK4200 | RF_Module:RAK4200 | U1 |
| 1 | SolderJumper_2_Open | Jumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | JP2 |
| 1 | SolderJumper_3_Open | Jumper:SolderJumper-3_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm_NumberLabels | JP1 |
The 17 most common of 19 parts.
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Questions
How big is the Rak4200-lora adaptable node PCB?
It measures 75 × 49 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Rak4200-lora adaptable node use?
19 parts. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.
Where can I download the Rak4200-lora adaptable node KiCad files?
From the galopago/rak4200-lora-adaptable-node repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is RAK4200_LORA_ADAPTABLE_NODE.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Rak4200-lora adaptable node design in my own project?
Its repository publishes it under the CC-BY-4.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).