Waveshare LoRa HAT 433MHz for Raspberry Pi – SX1268, 5km Range (Europe/Asia/Africa)

Waveshare LoRa HAT 433MHz – SX1268 Long-Range Module for Raspberry Pi

Extend your Raspberry Pi's wireless communication range up to 5km with this SX1268-based LoRa HAT. Operating in the 433MHz frequency band, it's fully compatible with Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO boards and ideal for IoT deployments across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Key Features

• Standard 40-pin GPIO header – fits all Raspberry Pi series boards
• SX1268 LoRa module – longer range, higher data rate, lower power vs previous gen
• Up to 5km communication range (open field conditions)
• Up to 84 available signal channels with LoRa spread spectrum modulation
• Auto multi-level repeating for ultra-long-range networks
• Wake on Radio (WOR) and deep sleep mode for battery-powered applications
• Customisable 256-bit communication key for enhanced security
• LBT (Listen Before Talk) support – improves reliability in noisy environments
• RSSI signal strength indicator for network tuning
• Wireless parameter configuration via remote command
• Onboard CP2102 USB-to-UART converter for serial debugging
• UART header for Arduino/STM32 host board connectivity
• 4x LED status indicators (RXD, TXD, AUX, PWR)

Specifications

• RF Module: SX1268
• Frequency Band: 410.125 – 493.125MHz
• Data Rate: 0.3kbps – 62.5kbps (programmable)
• Transmit Power: Up to 22dBm (10/13/17/22dBm programmable)
• Receive Sensitivity: -147dBm @ 2.4kbps
• TX Current: 110mA (peak) | RX Current: 11mA | Sleep: 2µA
• Interface: UART (TTL) | Default Baud: 9600bps (1200–115200bps range)
• Packet Length: Up to 240 bytes (programmable)
• Logic Level: 3.3V / 5V | Supply: 5V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Dimensions: 70 × 120 × 20mm | Weight: 69g

LoRa Operating Modes

• Transmission mode: M0 short, M1 short
• Configuration mode: M0 short, M1 open
• WOR mode: M0 open, M1 short
• Deep sleep: M0 open, M1 open

Applications

Smart home automation, industrial control, agricultural monitoring, smart metering, data collection, building automation, and IoT sensor networks.

What's in the Box

• SX1268 433MHz LoRa HAT × 1
• USB Type-A to Micro-USB cable × 1
• 433MHz antenna × 1

Development resources and manuals included for Raspberry Pi and STM32.