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WiFi LoRa 32 Expansion kit V2 Quick Start

Installing the Battery​

After removing the casing, you can install the battery. Battery type: 18650 flat-top lithium battery. Be careful not to reverse the positive and negative terminals.

Power On/Off​

Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to turn the device on or off.

Charging​

You can power or charge the device via the USB-C port. The applicable voltage is 5V.

Insert the SD card​

If an SD card is required, insert it as shown in the diagram, ensuring it is oriented correctly to avoid incorrect insertion.

Programming & Firmware Flashing​

  1. Connect the device to your computer via USB-C.
  2. Enter BootLoader mode: Press and hold the USER button, press RST once, then release the USER button.
  3. Select the serial port to flash your code. After flashing is complete, press RST to restart.
note

After entering Boot mode, the serial port number may change, so remember to reselect the port.

warning

The WiFi LoRa 32 Expansion Kit V2 currently supports local firmware flashing only. Meshtastic firmware version 2.7.25 or later is required to support flashing for the WiFi LoRa 32 Expansion Kit V2. The firmware is provided as a .bin file that includes both tft and factory images.

SDK​

Please refer to the: Heltec ESP32 Series Quick Start.