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# [Hardware R&D - Custom LoRa Sensors](https://help.vineyardelf.com/hardware-r-amp-d-custom-lora-sensors.md)

## Hardware R&D Section

A new section in VineyardElf for managing hardware projects.

### Available modules

- **LoRa network** - your own long-range radio network (2-5 km)
- **Drone / OpenMover** - integration of cameras on drones and mobile robots
- **Sensor network** - distributed sensors (currently Ecowitt, custom sensors planned)
- **Hardware Lab** - hub for projects and prototypes

### Roadmap

1. **Phase 1**: LoRa network - gateway + sensor nodes (IN PROGRESS)
2. **Phase 2**: Soil sensors
3. **Phase 3**: Leaf wetness sensor
4. **Phase 4**: Edge AI cameras
5. **Phase 5**: Mobile robot

### Enabling modules

Go to **Settings -> Hardware tab** and enable the modules you need.