diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4f04ce3..e56eefa 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -10,9 +10,23 @@ This is the firmware for [RNode](https://unsigned.io/rnode), a very flexible LoR - A LoRa-based KISS-compatible TNC for amateur radio and AX.25 applications - A flexible platform for experiementing with LoRa technology -To install this firmware on homebrew RNodes and other supported boards, please use the [RNode Config Utility](https://github.com/markqvist/rnodeconfigutil). It contains an auto-installer that allows you to install the RNode firmware on a variety of boards. For guides and tutorials on how to get started with making your own RNodes, visit [unsigned.io](https://unsigned.io). +To install this firmware on homebrew RNodes and other supported boards, use `rnodeconf`, the *RNode Config Utility*. For guides and tutorials on how to get started with making your own RNodes, visit [unsigned.io](https://unsigned.io). -## Installation & Supported Hardware +![Devices Running RNode Firmware](https://github.com/markqvist/RNode_Firmware/raw/master/Documentation/rnfw_1.jpg) + +## Get Started + +You can download and flash the firmware to all the supported boards using the [RNode Config Utility](https://github.com/markqvist/rnodeconfigutil). All firmware releases are now handled and installed directly through the `rnodeconf` utility, which is inclueded in the `rns` package. It can be installed via `pip`: + +``` +# Install rnodeconf via rns package +pip install rns --upgrade + +# Install the firmware on a board with the install guide +rnodeconf --autoinstall +``` + +## Supported Hardware The RNode Firmware supports the following boards: @@ -26,16 +40,6 @@ The RNode Firmware supports the following boards: - LilyGO LoRa32 v2.1 devices - Heltec LoRa32 v2 devices -You can download and flash the firmware to supported boards using `rnodeconf`, the *RNode Config Utility*. All firmware releases are handled and installed directly through `rnodeconf`, which is inclueded in the `rns` package. It can be installed via `pip`: - -``` -# Install rnodeconf via rns package -pip install rns --upgrade - -# Install the firmware on a board with the install guide -rnodeconf --autoinstall -``` - ## Operating Modes RNode can operate in two modes, host-controlled (default) and TNC mode: