Network Over COM.LTE Tutorial
The Network Over COM.LTE mode allows devices to send all network data via LTE when using UIFlow.
Note: When using the CORE2 in Network Over COM.LTE mode, the 5V power supply for M-BUS will switch to input mode. Therefore, please directly input 5V power to M-BUS or use a DC adapter to connect to the LTE module for power supply.
Preparation
Driver Installation
Before programming, users of M5Core hosts (including BASIC/GRAY/M5GO/FIRE/FACES/CORE2) should click the buttons below to download the corresponding CP210X driver package according to your operating system. After extracting the package, select the installation package corresponding to the operating system bit.
- Download CP210X Driver
Burning Tool
Please click the buttons below according to your operating system to download the corresponding M5Burner firmware burning tool. Extract and open the application.
| Software Version | Download Link |
|---|---|
| M5Burner_Windows | Download |
| M5Burner_MacOS | Download |
| M5Burner_Linux | Download |
Note:
For MacOS users, after installation, please move the application to the Application folder as shown in the image below.
For Linux users, switch to the decompressed file path and run ./M5Burner in the terminal to run the application.
Firmware Burning
- Double-click to open the Burner burning tool. Select the corresponding device type from the left menu and choose the firmware version you need. Click the download button to start downloading.
- Connect the M5 device to the computer via a Type-C data cable, select the corresponding COM port, and click "Burn" to start burning.
- When the burning log prompts
Burn Successfully, it means that the firmware has been successfully burned.
LTE Module
- Insert the MicroSIM card into the module's card slot, adjust the DIP switch to
Enable pin 13,5, and connect the external antenna.
When using a CORE1 device, please adjust the DIP switch to pin 13,5, and for CORE2, adjust the DIP switch to pin 16,17.
Setting APN / Switching Mode
- Click
Configuration, the software will start reading the current device's configuration information. In the pop-up configuration box, you can reconfigure the APN according to the carrier you are using. (Default APN is CMNET)
- Switch the device to COM.LTE working mode. You can set the
COM.Xoption toTruein the configuration box or switch the mode after the device starts up by entering the Setup configuration page.
Getting Started
- After configuration is complete, the device will automatically start and begin checking. After passing the test, it will enter the programming mode page.
- Refer to the following example to get the current IP of the local machine by sending an HTTP request to the URL
https://httpbin.org/ip.
