SX1262 LoRa HAT for Raspberry Pi - 868MHz

The Waveshare SX1262 LoRa HAT 868 MHz is an expansion board that enables long-range wireless communication using the LoRa protocol. With support for the 868 MHz band, this board is especially suitable for use in Europe. Designed for direct connection to the 40-pin GPIO header, it works seamlessly with the Raspberry Pi 5 as well as earlier models and other single-board computers.

The module can be used via the GPIO header or through the micro-USB port (CP2102 USB to UART converter), offering flexibility in setup and operation. Please note: this board does not support LoRaWAN, but instead works with a point-to-point LoRa protocol. This makes it an excellent choice for projects that require reliable, low-power communication without the complexity of a network server, such as IoT applications, sensor networks, and remote control systems.

Key features

• Based on the Semtech SX1262 LoRa chip
• Supports the 868 MHz band (suitable for Europe)
• No LoRaWAN support – uses point-to-point LoRa
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5, Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/3B, and other boards with 40-pin GPIO
• Works via GPIO or micro-USB (CP2102)
• Long-range communication with low power consumption
• Multiple operating modes configurable via M0/M1 pins
• Easy integration into IoT and wireless communication projects

Technical specifications

• Chipset: Semtech SX1262
• Frequency: 868 MHz
• Communication interface: UART
• USB interface: CP2102 (micro-USB)
• Operating voltage: 3.3 V
• GPIO: standard 40-pin header
• Mode selection pins: M0 (BCM22), M1 (BCM27)
• Dimensions: 65 × 30 mm (approx.)
• Includes antenna for optimal signal performance

What's on board

1. SX1262 LoRa module
2. 74HC125V: voltage level translator
3. CP2102: USB TO UART converter
4. Raspberry Pi GPIO connector: for connecting with Raspberry Pi
5. USB TO UART port
6. UART header: for connecting host boards like STM32/Arduino
7. SMA antenna connector
8. IPEX antenna connector
9. Indicators:
   • RXD/TXD: UART RX/TX indicator
   • AUX: auxiliary indicator
   • PWR: power indicator
10. UART selection jumpers
    • A: control the LoRa module through USB TO UART
    • B: control the LoRa module through Raspberry Pi
    • C: access Raspberry Pi through USB TO UART
11. LoRa mode selection jumpers
    • short M0, short M1: transmission mode
    • short M0, open M1: configuration mode
    • open M0, short M1: WOR mode
    • open M0, open M1: deep sleep mode