Adafruit LoRa Radio Bonnet RFM96W @ 433MHz

The latest Raspberry Pi computers come with WiFi and Bluetooth, and now you can expand their connectivity with the Adafruit Radio Bonnets. Enhance your Raspberry Pi with a LoRa/LoRaWAN radio for communication over extended distances. These bonnets effortlessly attach to your Pi, offering long-range wireless capabilities ideal for remote, battery-powered nodes or creating Internet gateways. Equipped with a 128x32 OLED display for status updates and three programmable buttons, you can craft a custom user interface or send test messages.

The modules operate on sub-GHz frequencies such as 433 or 900 MHz, offering farther reach compared to the Pi’s native 2.4 GHz WiFi/Bluetooth. Enjoy the simplicity of packet radios without the need for pairing or scanning—just send your data and let matching modules receive and respond. Advanced features include packetization, error correction, and auto-retransmission, ensuring efficient communication while minimizing power wastage. The radios are compatible with other microcontrollers with similar frequencies, perfect for sensor networks or data transmission across vast areas. Note that each radio variant can only communicate with its specific part number.

This 433 MHz LoRa radio version dynamically tunes its frequency, offering +20dBm power output with specialized modulation for extended range, reaching 2Km line of sight with basic wire antennas, or up to 20Km using directional antennas. Dive into seamless integration using our CircuitPython libraries while utilizing the license-free European or American ISM bands. Customize your setup with a uFL connector for an external antenna or solder a simple wire for internal use. Each bonnet arrives fully assembled and ready to extend your Raspberry Pi’s capabilities.