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Why technology products get discontinued or reach EOL
We've all heard the technology term "end of life", or EOL for short. Often times as consumers we also figure if a manufacturer stopped making something, there must have been something wrong with it. Very rarely is that the case...
Arduino boards now at Rokland!
We are thrilled to announce the latest additions to our product lineup: the Arduino UNO WiFi REV2, Arduino Mega 2560 Rev3, and Arduino Portenta H7...
What is the difference between u-blox and L76K?
The main difference between u-blox and L76K is their positioning accuracy. u-blox is a Swiss company that specializes in GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technology...
What is EUB shipping or ePacket delivery?
EUB or ePacket shipping options on different web sites mean your order is shipping from a different country and could take up to 30 days or more to arrive. Click here to learn more...
Outdoor 70mph test with ALFA magnet base ARS-AS087 and ASP-NM-NF Spring Mount
Here is an outdoor 70mph driving test with ALFA magnet base ARS-AS087 and ASP-NM-NF Spring Mount
TTGO vs. LILYGO: what is the difference?
Developers often ask us the difference between TTGO and LILYGO. When dealing with various T-Beam and T-Echo products, some pictures will show the former, while others show the latter. Many of the product titles include both words. What do they mean?
Bridging together two ALFA Network HaLow-U devices
You can use HaLow-U connected to one Windows PC and it's shared Internet connection to connect to another Windows PC with a second HaLow-U.
Here are instructions how
Here are instructions how
New product: 27 Mhz CB Radio Whip Antenna + Magnet Base
We've long been known for WiFi, 4G, and IoT antennas. We are excited to announce our first CB radio antenna offer, our new bundle with 10" whip antenna and magnet base with 10' cable.
GPS vs. GNSS: the difference in satellite nagivation systems
Some of our development boards will be equipped with GPS or GNSS technology. What is the difference and how do they compare?
Heading away from the free shipping model...
As our inventory grows to include many low cost parts, at a time when shipping carriers are excessively increasing shipping costs for light weight items, we have determined our free shipping model is negatively impacting many...
Meet RokBot: the new Rokland mascot
We've kept out logo constant for almost 15 years, but recently we decided it was time for a change. No focus groups, no expensive advertising agencies consulted- we just wanted to add some fun to our logo because so many things about development and technology are exactly that: fun.
Government & Integration FAQ focus: why do products reach EOL?
If you are a government buyer, or a company that buys parts for integration into other parts, one source of frustration can be finding out a specific product you regularly purchase is being discontinued. Understanding what causes a product to reach EOL may help in terms of pivoting to a newer part going forward.
Win an ASUS WiFi 6E gaming router + an AWUS036AXML from ALFA Network!
In partnership with the Rokland YouTube channel, this month we are giving away an ASUS ROG Capture AXE11000 gaming router, plus an ALFA AWUS036AXML WiFi 6E USB adapter. To enter, you must sign up using the widget below. You can get bonus entries by subscribing to our YouTube channel, by following us on Twitter, and by Tweeting a message about the contest. Read more...
Help us support the Meshtastic project!
If you haven't heard about Meshtastic yet, you can learn more about this exciting open sourced decentralized network here.
Did you know that we donate a percentage of every LILYGO and RAK Meshtastic related sale to the project? You can also make a one-time or recurring donation directly by going here.
Did you know that we donate a percentage of every LILYGO and RAK Meshtastic related sale to the project? You can also make a one-time or recurring donation directly by going here.
Introducing stackable coupon codes!
You've asked for it, and it's here! On our monthly deals page, we often have different categories of hot tech deals with different coupon codes. In the past, if you wanted to buy something from more than one group, you had to make separate orders to redeem multiple coupons.
Possible UPS Strike- what you need to know (updated July 28th)
As of the July 19th, 2023 publication of this article, it appears UPS workers may go on strike on August 1st. It is unknown how long a strike may last. If a strike occurs, these things will happen:
YouTube Sponsorships Available
Are you a tech enthusiast or company with your own YouTube channel demonstrating IoT or WiFi parts or projects? We would love to work with you. Our company is currently looking for partners that use our ALFA Network, RAKwireless, and LILYGO products in their videos.
New product: ALFA Tube-2HQP
The ALFA Tube-2HQP takes the place of the ALFA Tube-2HP. The key difference is this new version comes with an 802.3at/af standard module power supply.
It has official OpenWrt support as well as a web-based recovery and system serial console access make development extremely easy. Read more.
LILYGO® TTGO Meshtastic T-Echo now available in colors
New for July we have black and grey color options for the LILYGO T-Echo H505 SKU, and black and brown for the T-Echo H511 SKU with BME280 Humidity and Pressure Sensor.
New discounted FedEx options to United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, and Australia
As part of our commitment to expanding low-cost worldwide shipping, we have teamed up with FedEx to offer FedEx International Connect Plus pricing at checkout to various countries. We just expanded to include UK, Germany, Austria, and Australia. Rates start at $28.16 USD.
Indentity Verification for Fast Shipment Release
Beginning in May of 2023, in an effort to combat fraud and streamline the fast release of high value orders, we implemented an ID verification service check that may request a copy of your identification. Here are some more details about the program...
Helium Mobile network beta testing in Gainesville, FL
Helium Mobile beta service went live last month, and we have tested the service out in Gainesville, Florida. Helium Mobile Beta is a closed beta, so we will not be showing pictures of the setup process or sharing any bugs in this video. This video has been released with permission of Nova Labs.
Chirpstack vs TTN (The Things Network)
Chirpstack and The Things Network (TTN) are both popular open-source platforms for building and managing LoRaWAN-based IoT (Internet of Things) applications. While they serve similar purposes, there are some differences between them.
New product: ALFA Network Tube-ELoRaGW9 LoRa Gateway
Tube-ELoRaGW is a LoRa Gateway solution for long range and low power IoT networks. It has two models available, Tube-ELoRaGW8 for 868 Mhz, and Tube-ELoRaGW9 for US/915 MHz. This is model Tube-ELoRaGW9
