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Effective Date: December 10, 2025

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For customers in the United States, Asia, and other non-EU regions:

  • Warranty Period: OpenELAB provides a 12-month warranty from the date of delivery.

  • Coverage: This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship under normal use.

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If you are a consumer residing in the European Union or the UK purchasing from our global site:

  • Statutory Guarantee: You are entitled to a 24-month statutory guarantee for conformity defects present at the time of delivery, in accordance with EU consumer protection laws.

  • Relation: The Standard Limited Warranty (Section 1.A) applies in addition to, and does not replace, your statutory rights.

C. Warranty Exclusions (Applies to ALL Regions)

Warranty coverage is VOID if the damage is caused by:

  1. Misuse: Incorrect installation, reverse polarity, or exceeding voltage limits.

  2. Unauthorized Modification: This explicitly includes soldering, cutting pins, modifying the PCB, or flashing unauthorized/beta firmware that "bricks" the device.

  3. Physical Damage: Drops, moisture/water damage, or electrical surges (lightning).

  4. Normal Wear & Tear: Consumable parts (e.g., batteries), unless defective upon arrival.

Note: For non-warranty repairs (e.g., customer-induced damage), we may offer repair services for a fee. Shipping and diagnostic costs will be borne by the customer.

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1. Full Refund (100%)

  • The item is Brand New, Unopened, and Unused.

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  • Technical Modification: The device has been soldered, permanently installed, or flashed with unauthorized firmware.

  • Broken Seals: Anti-static bags or security seals have been opened.

Depending on the severity of the usage/damage, the deduction may range from 15% to 50% of the product price. Items damaged beyond repair due to misuse will not be refunded.

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  3. Packing: Ship the item back in its original packaging with the RMA number clearly marked on the shipping label (not on the product box).

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HELTEC Wireless Tracker ESP32S3 SX1262 GPS Meshtastic LoRaWAN 868Mhz

HELTEC Wireless Tracker ESP32S3 SX1262 GPS Meshtastic LoRaWAN 868Mhz

25,95 €

✨ HELTEC Wireless Tracker – Compact IoT Board

  • 🧠 Built on ESP32-S3FN8 microcontroller

  • ⚡ Designed for low-power, long-range wireless communication

  • 📡 Integrated SX1262 LoRa transceiver + UC6580 GNSS chipset

  • 🌍 Supports multi-constellation satellites: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou (BDS), Galileo, NAVIC, QZSS

  • 🎯 Dual-frequency positioning (L1 + L5/L2) → fast, stable & highly accurate, even in weak urban signals

🔗 Connectivity Options:

  • 📶 Wi-Fi

  • 🔵 Bluetooth

  • 📡 LoRa → perfect for Meshtastic mesh networks, GPS nodes & IoT projects (asset tracking, bike navigation, pet monitoring, child safety)

🖥️ Features:

  • 0.96" OLED display → real-time diagnostics & status feedback

  • 🔌 USB Type-C interface → fast data transfer & easy power management

  • 🔋 Integrated lithium battery charging → portable use without external modules

💻 Developer-Friendly:

  • Fully compatible with Arduino IDE

  • Beginner-friendly yet powerful for custom LoRa solutions, low-power GPS nodes, and IoT devices

  • 🚀 Ideal for smart mobility prototypes & remote sensing deployments


Features

🧠 ESP32-S3FN8 + SX1262 + UC6580 Chipset Combines a high-performance ESP32-S3 microcontroller, SX1262 LoRa transceiver, and UC6580 GNSS module, supporting Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, and multi-constellation GNSS for versatile wireless communication and positioning.

🔋 Ultra-Low Power GNSS Architecture Built on advanced 22nm technology, the dual-frequency GNSS design ensures minimal power consumption—ideal for battery-powered IoT tracking devices.

🛰️ L1 + L5/L2 Dual-Band GNSS Support Compatible with GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou (BDS), Galileo, NAVIC, and QZSS, enabling fast, accurate, and stable positioning even in urban or obstructed environments.

🔌 USB Type-C Interface with Full Protection Features onboard voltage regulation, ESD protection, short-circuit protection, and RF shielding, ensuring safe and reliable operation during development and deployment.

🔋 Integrated Battery Management via SH1.25-2 Interface Supports charging, overcharge protection, voltage detection, and automatic power switching, simplifying power management for mobile applications.

📶 Antenna Configuration Includes a 2.4GHz spring antenna for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, plus IPEX (U.FL) connectors for external LoRa and GNSS antennas, offering flexible deployment options.

📟 0.96" LCD Display (160×80 Resolution) Provides real-time feedback for debugging, battery status, and system diagnostics, enhancing usability during field testing and development.

🛠️ Arduino IDE Compatibility Fully supported by the Arduino IDE, making it easy for developers to build custom Meshtastic GPS nodes, low-power LoRa solutions, and IoT tracking systems.

 

Specifications

Parameters Description
Master Chip ESP32-S3FN8 (Xtensa®32-bit lx7 dual core processor)
LoRa Chipset SX1262
GNSS Chipset UC6580
Frequency 470~510MHz,
863~928MHz
Max. TX Power 21±1dBm
Max. Receiving Sensitivity -134dBm
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, up to 150Mbps
Bluetooth LE Bluetooth 5,
Bluetooth mesh
Hardware Resource 7*ADC1 + 2*ADC2; 7*Touch;
3*UART;
2*I2C; 2*SPI; etc.
Interface Type-C USB;
2*1.25 lithium battery interface;
LoRa ANT(IPEX1.0);
2*18*2.54 Header Pin
Battery 3.7V lithium battery power supply and charging
Operating Temperature -20 ~ 70 ℃
Dimensions 65.48 * 28.06* 13.52mm

 

Pinout

 

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Meshtastic network support

Complete Meshtastic network support.


USB Type C

The power supply, firmware download, and debugging interfaces adopt a more universal USB Type C interface, making development work more convenient.


Intergrated UC6580 GNSS chip and antenna

UC6580 is a L1 + L2/L5 GNSS chip, supports GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, NAVIC, QZSS multi-system joint positioning.

Onboard LCD Display

The integrated LCD display can be used to show some information such as system status and parameters, making it convenient for users to directly use the entire development board for their own product design.

FAQ

If you encounter an issue where your device is unable to download a program, you can follow these steps to resolve it.

1. Check if the USB cable supports data transfer by verifying if the connected cell phone supports file transfer.

2. Connect the USB cable, press and hold the ‘USER’ key, then press the ‘RST’ key once. Finally, release the ‘USER’ key to initiate the code download.

Upon downloading the code, if the screen does not respond?

Connect the serial port and check whether the node is activated. If the node is not activated, refer to this link to activate it: https://docs.heltec.org/general/how_to_use_license.html.

GNSS data is displayed as ‘0,0,0’ ?

  1. Confirm your hardware version, V1.1 has changed the power control pin of the GNSS chip (GPIO 3 is set to HIGH on). Please carefully review the schematic or refer to the corresponding hardware version’s example program.
  2. GNSS requires open outdoor environments or try with an external antenna.

How can LoRa be useful in your home automation projects?

LoRa technology offers a powerful solution for long-range, low-power wireless communication, making it ideal for home automation scenarios where Wi-Fi coverage is limited or unreliable. For example, imagine you want to monitor soil moisture in a field near your house. Although the distance isn’t far, the area may lack stable Wi-Fi connectivity.

In this case, you can deploy a sensor node using an ESP32 microcontroller paired with a moisture sensor. This node collects data and transmits the readings once or twice a day via LoRa to another ESP32 device located within Wi-Fi range. The receiving ESP32 can then host a web server to display the moisture data in real time, allowing you to track conditions remotely from your phone or computer.

This setup demonstrates how LoRa-enabled ESP32 boards can be used to build wireless sensor networks for environmental monitoring, garden automation, or remote asset tracking—all without relying on continuous Wi-Fi coverage. With LoRa’s extended range and minimal power consumption, it’s a practical and scalable choice for smart home and outdoor automation projects.

Meshtastic firmware can’t operation the V1.1’s GNSS?

This issue had been well solved in the last update. The firmware will automatically recognize the device version and operation it.

Docs & Resource



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Packing list

The default packing list without selecting any accessories is as follows:

Item Quantity
Wireless Tracker x1
LoRa Antenna x1
SH1.25×2 Battery Connector x1
Pin Header x2

1. General Shipping Information

  • We provide reliable shipping services with a tracking number for each order.
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  • Please make sure your shipping address is accurate before placing your order. We ship strictly according to the address provided at checkout.
  • In-stock orders are usually dispatched within 1 business day after order confirmation.
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  • If you need to cancel or modify your order, please contact us before the order is marked as “Shipped”. Once shipped, the order cannot be canceled or changed.

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If you require expedited shipping, please contact our customer support team at info@openelab.io for a customized quote based on your destination.

2. Shipping Rates & Options

Shipping rates are calculated based on order value, destination, and available shipping methods. The final available options will be displayed at checkout.

2.1 Germany Domestic Shipping

Shipping Method Order Value Cost Est. Delivery
Deutsche Post €0.00 - €50.00 €4.95 2-4 Business Days
Deutsche Post Over €50.00 Free 2-4 Business Days
DHL Paket
(Faster Delivery)		 €0.00 - €50.00 €6.95 1-3 Business Days
DHL Paket
(Faster Delivery)		 €50.00 - €100.00 €2.00 1-3 Business Days
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2.2 Selected EU Countries / Regions

Available EU shipping destinations are shown at checkout based on your shipping address. For orders shipped to selected EU countries or regions outside Germany, we use FedEx Regional Economy.

Shipping Method Order Value Cost Est. Delivery
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EU orders may be fulfilled from our Munich warehouse or, when applicable, from our Shenzhen warehouse depending on inventory availability. For EU member states, OpenELAB covers applicable import duties and taxes under DDP service where required.

2.3 United States

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Continental U.S.
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For selected international destinations outside the EU, including Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Norway, shipping rates are as follows:

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Over €300.00 Free

For non-EU destinations, import duties, taxes, and customs fees may be charged by the destination country and are the responsibility of the recipient.

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Our products may be stored in our Munich, Arlington, and Shenzhen warehouses. The actual shipping warehouse depends on product availability and destination.

3.1 Munich Warehouse

For products stored in our Munich warehouse, we use Deutsche Post or DHL Paket for domestic deliveries within Germany. For selected EU destinations outside Germany, we use FedEx Regional Economy.

3.2 Arlington Warehouse

For products stored in our Arlington warehouse, we use USPS or UPS for deliveries within the United States.

3.3 Shenzhen Warehouse

For pre-order items or products fulfilled directly from our Shenzhen warehouse, we arrange reliable international shipping based on destination and inventory status. For EU member states, OpenELAB covers applicable import duties and taxes under DDP service where required.

4. Inventory, Pre-orders & Split Shipments

  • Inventory Status: Please check the product page for real-time stock information. If an item is out of stock in our local warehouses, it may be marked as “Pre-order”.
  • Pre-order Fulfillment: Pre-order items may be shipped directly from Shenzhen or restocked to a local warehouse first before final delivery.
  • Split Shipments: If your order contains both in-stock and pre-order items, we may ship them separately. No additional shipping fee will be charged for split shipments caused by our fulfillment arrangement.

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5.1 Customs and Taxes

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Important Notice for Non-EU Countries:
For destinations outside the European Union, such as Switzerland, Norway, and the United Kingdom, import duties, taxes, and customs fees may be charged by local authorities upon delivery. These fees are the responsibility of the recipient.

5.2 Damaged, Delayed, or Lost Parcels

Please inspect your parcel upon delivery where possible. If you notice visible damage, please report it to the courier and contact us as soon as possible. This does not affect your statutory consumer rights.

If your parcel is delayed, lost, returned to sender, or the tracking information has not updated for an unusual period of time, please contact us at info@openelab.io. We will assist you in checking the shipment status with the courier.

5.3 Incorrect Address or Failed Delivery

If a parcel cannot be delivered due to an incorrect or incomplete address provided by the customer, refusal of delivery, or failure to collect the parcel, additional shipping or return costs may apply.

6. VAT

For orders within the EU, VAT is collected at checkout according to the applicable destination rules. No additional VAT should be collected upon delivery for EU member state orders covered under our DDP shipping arrangement.

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Customer Reviews

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Peter Young
Stable after long testing

I set this up as a mobile node and the GPS reporting worked well after the first lock. The ESP32-S3 tracker and Meshtastic position reports are a good match for Meshtastic tracking. It has been reliable on short field trips.

Thank you for choosing OpenELAB. We are glad the ESP32-S3 SX1262 GPS tracker supported your Meshtastic tracking and LoRa location projects.

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Laura Clark
Good range in my tests

I set this up as a mobile node and the GPS reporting worked well after the first lock. The GPS lock and battery connector are a good match for Meshtastic tracking. It has been reliable on short field trips.

We appreciate the detailed note. The Wireless Tracker ESP32S3 SX1262 GPS is designed for Meshtastic tracking and LoRa location projects, and we are happy it matched your setup.

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Elliot Miller
Good value for the project

After testing it on the bench, I moved it into a real project. The battery connector and ESP32-S3 tracker were the most useful parts for my project. The result was stable after firmware and antenna settings were checked.

Thanks for sharing your experience with the Wireless Tracker ESP32S3 SX1262 GPS. Your feedback helps other customers compare ESP32-S3 SX1262 GPS tracker options for Meshtastic tracking and LoRa location projects.

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Owen Lopez
Perfect for my project

I set this up as a mobile node and the GPS reporting worked well after the first lock. The ESP32-S3 tracker and battery connector are a good match for Meshtastic tracking. It has been reliable on short field trips.

Thank you for reviewing the Wireless Tracker ESP32S3 SX1262 GPS. We are glad this ESP32-S3 SX1262 GPS tracker worked well for your Meshtastic tracking and LoRa location projects.

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Noah Brown
Clean design and dependable radio

I set this up as a mobile node and the GPS reporting worked well after the first lock. The GPS lock and ESP32-S3 tracker are a good match for Meshtastic tracking. It has been reliable on short field trips.

Thanks for the review. Practical feedback on the Wireless Tracker ESP32S3 SX1262 GPS helps makers choose the right hardware for Meshtastic tracking and LoRa location projects.

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