🧩 WM1302 Raspberry Pi HAT – LoRaWAN Expansion for Pi-Based Gateways
The WM1302 Pi HAT is a compact Raspberry Pi expansion board designed to seamlessly connect the WM1302 LoRaWAN module, powered by the Semtech SX1302 LoRa Concentrator chipset. Supporting the mini-PCIe form factor, it streamlines integration and accelerates development for LoRaWAN gateway applications.
🔌 Compatible with all Raspberry Pi models up to 4B, this HAT simplifies hardware setup and enables reliable long-range wireless communication—ideal for IoT deployments, smart agriculture, and industrial monitoring.
🌟Features
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📐 Standard Pi HAT Form Factor – 40-pin female header for seamless GPIO integration
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🍓 Raspberry Pi Compatible – Works with all models up to Raspberry Pi 4B
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📡 Built-in GPS Module – Enhances timing and location accuracy
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🔐 Embedded LoRaWAN Authentication Chip – Secures network access and device identity
⚙️ Overview
The WM1302 Pi HAT is a compact expansion board designed to connect the WM1302 LoRaWAN Gateway Module (SPI) to Raspberry Pi platforms. Powered by the Semtech® SX1302 baseband chip, it unlocks advanced long-range wireless transmission capabilities with higher sensitivity, lower power consumption, and improved thermal performance compared to previous generations like SX1301 and SX1308 🔋❄️.
🧠 Supporting the mini-PCIe form factor, the Pi HAT automatically maps the 52-pin golden fingers to the Raspberry Pi’s 40-pin GPIO header, streamlining development and reducing hardware complexity. It acts as a bridge, enabling LoRaWAN and LoRa protocol support directly on your Pi-based gateway.
📍 The integrated GPS module further boosts timing precision and geolocation accuracy, making it ideal for smart agriculture, smart city infrastructure, and other IoT deployments 🌾🏙️📶.
Hardware Overview
Specification
Dimensions | 56*65mm |
Weight | 0.501 |
Operating Voltage | 5V |
Power Interface | 40 Pin Header or USB |
Raspberry Pi 40-Pin Headers | Support Raspberry Pi 4 B Support Raspberry Pi 3 A+/B/B+ Support Raspberry Pi 2 B Support Raspberry Pi A+/B+ Support Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W |
PCIe Header | 52 Pin Mini-PCIe Header |
GNSS | Suport GPS L1, GLONASS L1, BeiDou B1 |
Battery | Exclude |
Part List: | |
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WM1302 Pi Hat *1 GPS Antenna *1 | |
M2.5*6mm Screw *8 | |
M2.5*11.0mm Stud *4 | |
M2.0*H6.0mm Screw *2 |
Application
- LoRaWAN Gateway device/hotspot development
- Long-distance wireless communication application development
- Any learning and experimentation based on Raspberry Pi
- LoRa and LoRaWAN application learn and research