SparkFun Thing Plus - XBee3 Micro (U.FL)

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