SparkFun Digi XBee® Development Board

The SparkFun Digi XBee® Development Board is designed to help you quickly and easily prototype low-power cellular IoT applications using the new Digi XBee 3 Low-Power LTE-M/NB-IoT, Digi XBee RR, and any existing through-hole Digi Xbee module. This board breaks out all the functionality of your XBee module and adds the ability to connect to the cellular network and (drumroll, please) GNSS.

This is a "kitchen sink" development board that gives you access to the pin functionality of the XBee, includes two USB-C connectors for UART communication and firmware updates, a Qwiic connector for I²C capable sensors and peripherals, as well as Reset and D0 buttons and the ability to update firmware on the XBees that have cellular modules. There's also a JST port for a battery to allow your project to be more on the go.

Digi Remote Manager® allows users to easily configure and control devices from a central platform. Built-in Digi TrustFence® security, identity, and data privacy features use multiple layers of control to protect against new and evolving cyber threats. Standard XBee API frames and AT commands, MicroPython, and XCTU® simplify setup, configuration, testing and adding or changing functionality.

The SparkFun Qwiic Connect System is an ecosystem of I²C sensors, actuators, shields and cables that make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled boards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector. This reduces the amount of required PCB space, and polarized connections mean you can’t hook it up wrong.

Features:

• On-board Digi XBee 3 micro form factor socket
• Configurable via XCTU or AT command
• AP63203 Buck converter (up to 2A)
• FT231XS USB to UART bridge
• 1x Qwiic connector
• Up to 6V supply voltage
• 3x indicator LEDs
• Reset and D0 buttons
• 2-pin JST charge circuit connector for single cell, LiPo batteries

Documents:

• Schematic
• Eagle Files
• Board Dimensions
• Hookup Guide
• XBee 3 LTE Cat 1 User Guide (Digi)
• Qwiic Info Page
• GitHub Hardware Repo

Copyright Notice: Digi XBee® and XBee® are registered trademarks of Digi International Inc.