SparkFun Thing Plus - XBee3 Micro (U.FL)

• SparkFun Thing Plus - XBee3 Micro (U.FL)
• Features an easy way for getting into a wireless device
• Has all the basics for quickly prototyping or developing
• Offers two connectors: Qwiic and JST

The SparkFun Thing Plus - XBee3 Micro 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 the 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 200 ft indoor ranges and up to 4000 ft 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.