This page explain how to use Iridium satellite constellation for short burst data messages with a rockblock device.
You'll need to pay for the monthly fee and buy credits to use this how to.
All text with these recipes will transfer without crypto. If you need crypto try Sat Messenger / RBS
Software
- See the hardware part to setup serial communication.
- Get serial communication software like coolterm or picocom.
- Setup 19200 baud and 0D 0A line feed. (Official Rock7 documentation is wrong !!)
You need to type "AT Commands" and the rockblock will answer like all modems. You can start with AT The modem will answer : OK
to send a message
AT&K0
AT+SBDWT=Hello
AT+SBDIX
Rockblock +
IP 68 / 9-30V. You need :
- USB <-> serial DB9 adapter like a "Ugreen 2M USB 2.0 to Serial RS232 DB9 9Pin PL2303 Cable Adapter Converter".
