The primary purpose of the LightAPRS 2.0 is to transmit telemetry and location data to the amateur radio community.
Powered by an ARM Cortex-M0 (ATSAMD21G18) , the same chip used in the Arduino M0, providing 256 KB Flash and 32 KB RAM. lightaprs 2.0
| Component | Detail | |----------------|-------------------------------------| | MCU | ESP32 (240 MHz dual‑core) | | LoRa Chip | SX1262 (+22dBm max output) | | GPS | u‑blox NEO‑M8N (GPS/GLONASS/Galileo)| | Antenna | U.FL connector for 144–148 MHz | | Battery | LiPo / Li‑ion via JST‑PH (built‑in charger) | | Dimensions | 45mm × 36mm × 8mm | | Firmware | LightAPRS 2.0 (C++ / PlatformIO) | The primary purpose of the LightAPRS 2
The LightAPRS 2.0 balances size and performance to meet the strict weight requirements of airborne projects. Points deducted only for the learning curve required
Hardware: (permissive for non‑commercial & commercial use) Firmware: MIT – use it in your own projects freely.
The LightAPRS 2.0 is a for the niche it occupies. It is not a "plug-and-play" consumer gadget; it is a builder’s tool.
Points deducted only for the learning curve required regarding the non-standard frequency bands and the fragile antenna connectors.