The SparkFun XBee3 Thing Plus is an ultra capable and easy way for getting into wireless device development. The combination of XBee and Qwiic in a space conscious design represents a much needed update to our XBee offering. With 20 I/O pins and Lithium Polymer Ion battery management, the XBee3 Thing Plus has all the basics for quickly prototyping or developing a connected device such as a remote sensor. The Qwiic connector and JST connector for the battery make for a solder-less option when working with the board which shortens setup time. The new XBee3 Micro Module provides the classic all-but plug and play 802.15.4 2.4GHz wireless connection (Zigbee 3.0 Protocol) that makes it so desirable, but with a new addition of being programmable with MicroPython (32KB of memory available for it). RF data rates up to 250 Kbps and 200ft indoor ranges and up to 4000ft line-of-sight outdoor range. Communicating with/Configuring the module happens via an AT Command set or the Digi API, X-CTU, both locally or over-the-air. There's even a mobile version of X-CTU now; Digi XBee® Mobile. This variation features a U.FL connector for longer range communications. Just add your own antenna. Get Started with the Sparkfun XBEE3 Thing Plus Guide Features * XBee3 Micro Module * Silicon Labs EFR32MG SoC * 250Kbps RF, 1Mbps Serial data rates * Indoor/Urban range up to 200 ft (60 m) * Outdoor/RF Line of Sight range up to 4000 ft (1200 m) * +8 dBm transmit power * -103 dBm receiver sensitivity * UART, I2C, SPI Interfaces (SPI currently not available at this time, but broken out on the board) * ISM 2.4GHz Frequency Band (802.15.4) * 1MB of memory, 128KB RAM (32KB available for MicroPython) * 20 GPIO Pins * Configurable via X-CTU or AT Command set via both USB and Wirelessly (second XBee 3 device required for wireless configuration unless you're using the mobile app) * Qwiic Compatible * On-board charging circuit and connector for 3.3v Lithium Polymer Ion Batteries (see related products for compatible batteries) * 2.6VDC - 3.6VDC supply voltage * U.FL Antenna Connector Resources * Schematic * Eagle Files * Hookup Guide * Digi XBee3 ZigBee 3.0 Datasheet * XBee 3 Hardware Reference Manual * Digi Micropython Programming Guide * X-CTU User Guide * XBee Python Library * Digi XBee Support Documentation Page * GitHub Hardware Repo https://elecena.pl/product/22726673/sparkfun-thing-plus-xbee3-micro-u-fl 2023-03-07 https://elecena.pl/product/22726673/sparkfun-thing-plus-xbee3-micro-u-fl 2023-12-27 https://elecena.pl/product/22726673/sparkfun-thing-plus-xbee3-micro-u-fl 2024-09-18 https://elecena.pl/product/22726673/sparkfun-thing-plus-xbee3-micro-u-fl 2024-11-29 https://elecena.pl/product/22726673/sparkfun-thing-plus-xbee3-micro-u-fl 2024-11-30 https://elecena.pl/product/22726673/sparkfun-thing-plus-xbee3-micro-u-fl 2025-04-10 https://elecena.pl/product/22726673/sparkfun-thing-plus-xbee3-micro-u-fl 2025-08-05 https://elecena.pl/product/22726673/sparkfun-thing-plus-xbee3-micro-u-fl 2025-11-28 https://elecena.pl/product/22726673/sparkfun-thing-plus-xbee3-micro-u-fl 2025-11-29