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---
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title: Hardware
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sidebar_label: Hardware
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slug: /hardware
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sidebar_position: 3
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---
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We currently support devices that use the ESP32 and the nRF52 microcontrollers. Both of these offer low power consumption and long battery life, but each come with their own advantages:
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## ESP32
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The following ESP32 devices are supported:
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- [Lilygo TTGO T-Beam](/docs/hardware/supported/tbeam) - 1.1 (including M8N GPS and SX1262 LoRa variants)
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- [Lilygo TTGO Lora](/docs/hardware/supported/lora) - versions 1, 1.3, 2.0, 2.1-1.6
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- [Heltec LoRa 32 (V2)](/docs/hardware/supported/heltec)
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:::caution
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Supported but not encouraged:
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- Lilygo TTGO T-Beam - version 0.7 -- Very old, no power management chip, difficulty with GPS module and is frequently confused with other devices.
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:::
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Advantages:
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- Strong hardware/software support, as these devices have been on the market for a longer period of time
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- Wi-Fi capable, with full [web interface](/docs/software/web) support
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- Numerous 3D printed case designs are available
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- Range Test module is supported
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Disadvantages:
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- Devices do not use Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE), as such may may draw more power
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## nRF52
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The following nRF52 devices are currently supported:
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- [Wisblock RAK4631](/docs/hardware/supported/wisBlock) (Modular system, requires wisBlock Base)
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- [Lilygo TTGO T-Echo](/docs/hardware/supported/techo)
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Advantages:
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- Smaller, more compact designs are available
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- Draws 90-95% less power compared to ESP32
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- Very low Bluetooth power usage due to Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE)
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- Strong manufacturer documentation for RAK Wireless products
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Disadvantages:
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- No Wi-Fi without additional hardware, the Web interface can only be used via the Serial connection option.
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- Newer hardware, as such less software-side support.
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- Currently, cannot be used with the Range Test module.
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- Fewer 3D printed case options.
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