2026 — Embedded Systems / RF
LoRa Receiver
Raspberry Pi Pico 2
A compact base-station receiver built around the SX1278 LoRa module and Raspberry Pi Pico 2, designed to collect long-range wireless transmissions from remote edge devices like WildLife AI.
LoRaSX1278Raspberry Pi Pico 2MicroPython
Specifications
PlatformRaspberry Pi Pico 2
Radio ModuleSX1278 LoRa
LanguageMicroPython
StatusCompleted
Year2026
Key Features
Long-Range Reception
SX1278 LoRa module receives transmissions over several kilometers in open terrain with minimal power draw.
Pico 2 MCU
Driven by the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 — compact, low-cost, and fast enough to handle real-time packet parsing.
Paired with WildLife AI
Designed as the base-station counterpart to the WildLife AI transmitter, receiving geo-tagged detection events from the field.
Compact Form Factor
Minimal footprint makes it easy to deploy at a campsite or field station without bulky infrastructure.
Status
Completed