The Arduino MKR WAN 1310 is a powerful board that provides LoRa® connectivity for projects requiring low power. It’s based on the Arm® Cortex®-M0 32-bit SAMD21 processor and features the Murata CMWX1ZZABZ module along with the ECC508 crypto-chip for security. This board is designed for ease of use and flexibility, being part of the MKR family, which supports a variety of shields to build projects with minimal effort.

Specifications:

• Microcontroller: SAMD21 Cortex®-M0+ 32bit low power ARM MCU
• Radio module: CMWX1ZZABZ
• Supported Batteries: Rechargeable Li-Ion or Li-Po, with a minimum capacity of 1024 mAh
• Board Power Supply (USB/VIN):5V
• Secure Element : ATECC508
• Communication Interfaces : UART , SPI , I2C
• Digital I/O Pins: 8
• Analog Input Pins: 7, providing flexibility in connecting a wide range of sensors
• Analog Output Pins : 1 (DAC 10 bit)
• External Interrupts : 8 (0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16 / A1, 17 / A2)
• DC Current per I/O Pin : 7 mA
• PWM Pins: 13, useful for controlling motors and other PWM capable devices
• LED_BUILTIN : 6
• CPU Flash Memory: 256KB, primarily used for storing Arduino sketches
• QSPI Flash Memory : 2MByte (external)
• SRAM: 32KB, used for variable storage during runtime
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V, with Vin and USB providing 5V
• Carrier Frequency: 433/868/915 MHz, covering a wide range of frequencies for different regions and applications.
• Clock Speed : 32.768 kHz (RTC), 48 MHz
• USB : Full-Speed USB Device and embedded Host
• Antenna gain : 2dB (bundled pentaband antenna)
• Working region : EU/US (confirmed) other countries check your region’s spectrum availability
• Length : 67.64 mm
• Width : 25 mm
• Weight : 32 gr.

Learning Resources:

MKR WAN 1310 Documentation

Getting Started with the Arduino MKR WAN 1310

Applications and Projects:

Exploring the capabilities of the Arduino MKR WAN 1310 opens up a vast array of project possibilities, particularly due to its LoRaWAN connectivity which is ideal for IoT applications. Here are a couple of project examples that highlight the board’s versatility:

• Precision Farming: Leveraging LoRaWAN for precision farming by connecting various sensors to monitor agricultural parameters like soil moisture, temperature, or crop health. The data can be sent over long distances to a central server or cloud for analysis, enabling farmers to make informed decisions. This approach can significantly enhance efficiency and productivity in farming operations.
• GPS Tracking: Combining the MKR WAN 1310 with the MKR GPS Shield to create a powerful GPS tracking system. This project can accurately pinpoint locations and could be used for various applications such as vehicle tracking, asset management, or even wildlife tracking. The project involves setting up the GPS shield to record data such as latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and the number of satellites. This data is then sent over the LoRa network to a receiver or cloud server for processing and tracking.
• Integration with The Things Network (TTN): Setting up the MKR WAN 1310 to communicate with The Things Network, a global community building a decentralized, open, free, and fair LoRaWAN network. This project can serve as a foundation for a multitude of IoT applications, from smart city solutions to environmental monitoring, by enabling devices to send data over long distances to the internet without the need for cellular connectivity.