The LILYGO T-Echo SoftRF is an advanced wireless module built upon the evolution of the LILYGO T-BEAM, designed to deliver superior performance for Meshtastic and SoftRF applications. This module integrates the NRF52840 Bluetooth 5.0 SoC, providing advanced Bluetooth connectivity and support for Thread and Zigbee multiprotocol functionality, ensuring versatile communication and low power consumption.
At the core of the LILYGO T-Echo SoftRF is the SX1262 LoRa RF transceiver module, which operates in the 433MHz, 868MHz, and 915MHz ISM frequency bands, making it ideal for long-range wireless data transmission and reception. With the Semtech SX1262 chip design, the LILYGO T-Echo SoftRF delivers exceptional performance with power up to +22dBm and a receiving sensitivity of -139dBm, ensuring reliable long-distance communication even in challenging environments.
This module’s advanced LoRa spread spectrum communication technology ensures strong anti-interference and privacy, making it perfect for secure, high-performance communication. The automatic transceiver switching, internal transmission, and reception channel isolation enhance signal stability and reduce noise, making it a robust solution for a variety of wireless applications.
Additionally, the LILYGO T-Echo SoftRF integrates the L76K GPS module for accurate positioning and the BME280 sensor for environmental monitoring, providing temperature, humidity, and pressure data for comprehensive sensing capabilities.
The 1.54-inch E-paper display provides clear visual feedback in all lighting conditions, while the low power consumption ensures long-lasting battery life, making the LILYGO T-Echo SoftRF the ideal solution for remote sensing, IoT, and wireless data applications.
Specification of the LILYGO T-Echo SoftRF
| MCU | NRF52840 |
| FLASH | 2MB |
| RAM | 2MB |
| Bus Interfaces | UART, SPI, TWI, PDM, 12S, QSPI |
| Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth 5, Thread, Bluetooth Mesh, ANT, 802.15.4, Zigbee With/Without BME280 temperature pressure sensor |
| SX1262 LoRa Transceiver | Long Range, Low Power Global frequency coverage 433, 868, 915Mhz |
| Enclosure material | ABS |
| Version | Normal version / BME280 version |
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1.54-inch SPI E-Paper Display
| Grey level | 2 |
| Resolution | 200x200 |
| Full refresh time | 2S |
L76K Multi-System Positioning GNSS module
| Support System | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Support Function | LNA, SAW Filter, AGNSS, 1PPS |
Technology Support [Github]
If you need technical support please check the link to find more details.
Basic Example:
https://github.com/Xinyuan-LilyGO/LilyGO-T-Echo
https://github.com/lyusupov/SoftRF/wiki/Badge-Edition
SotfRF :
https://github.com/lyusupov/SoftRF/wiki/SoftRF-Configuration-Tool
Application scenarios
- DIY creation
- LoRa networking
- GPS positioning
- IOT terminal control
- Stem education product
Features of the module
The LILYGO T-Echo SoftRF integrates the powerful L76K multi-satellite positioning system, offering support for multiple satellite systems including GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, and QZSS. This versatile GNSS module provides superior multi-system joint positioning, ensuring fast, accurate, and reliable location tracking in various environments, even under challenging conditions.
Compared to traditional single GPS systems, the LILYGO T-Echo SoftRF leverages the high-precision multi-satellite system, significantly increasing the number of visible and usable satellites. This leads to enhanced positioning accuracy and provides stable, high-precision positioning, even in complex urban environments with obstructions and interference.
One of the standout features of the LILYGO T-Echo SoftRF is its AGNSS support, which reduces the time required for the initial positioning, providing faster location fixes. The built-in low-noise amplifier ensures high sensitivity, enabling quick signal capture and fast tracking. Even in weak signal conditions, this feature ensures reliable and accurate performance. Additionally, the surface acoustic filter improves the anti-interference ability of the module, ensuring robust functionality in noisy environments.
For added protection, the LILYGO T-Echo SoftRF integrates an active antenna detection circuit and protection circuitry to safeguard both the GNSS module and active antenna, preventing damage during operation.
The LILYGO T-Echo SoftRF also features a 1.54-inch electronic paper display with a front light, offering clear visibility in dark environments. With a resolution of 200x200 pixels, the LED E-paper display ensures easy monitoring of positioning data and real-time information, making it perfect for both indoor and outdoor applications.
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