Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32 S3 with Wio-SX1262 Lora Meshtastic Kit

The Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32 S3 with Wio-SX1262 Lora Meshtastic Kit is the perfect choice for beginners and professionals seeking a powerful and compact LoRa development kit. It supports Meshtastic, a revolutionary open-source communication protocol that makes you independent of conventional networks. With a range of up to 5 km in LoRa mode and the ability to communicate via Bluetooth and WiFi, this kit is ideal for projects requiring long distances and reliable data transmission. The pre-installed Meshtastic firmware allows you to get started immediately without complicated configurations. The handy design makes the kit ideal for portable devices, sensors, or other IoT applications that require flexibility and reliability. Meshtastic enables the establishment of autonomous communication networks that function in remote or network-free areas. Whether for outdoor adventures, smart city solutions, or IoT experiments, this kit is your versatile companion. Support for Arduino and MicroPython makes development intuitive and flexible.

Features:

• Optimized for Meshtastic: Pre-installed firmware that allows seamless setup and works immediately after turning on.
• Long communication range: Up to 5 km range in LoRa mode with U.FL antenna, ideal for network-free areas or outdoor projects.
• Dual wireless communication: Simultaneously supports WiFi (2.4 GHz) and BLE 5.0 for short-distance data transmission and remote connections.
• Flexible use: Can be used as a standalone Meshtastic node, router, or LoRaWAN sensor.
• Scalability: Supports more than 30 LoRaWAN nodes (depending on data volume and transmission interval).
• User-friendly: Thanks to the USB-C port and integrated battery management, mobile operation is also effortlessly possible.
• Efficient design: Minimal energy consumption, perfect for applications with long battery life.
• Expandable: Compatible with Grove sensors and XIAO expansion boards to easily integrate displays, sensors, and other modules.
• Reliable data transmission: Thanks to the Semtech SX1262 LoRa module and support for mesh networks, the kit offers extremely stable communication.
• Compact design: Only 21 x 17.8 mm in size – ideal for space-critical applications like portable devices or hidden sensors.

Application examples:

• Emergency network: Create an autonomous communication network for crisis situations without the Internet.
• Adventure tours: Stay connected with your team in remote areas without relying on cellular networks.
• Smart Cities: Use the kit for IoT solutions like environmental monitoring or traffic management.
• Agriculture: Network sensors across wide fields to monitor real-time data like soil moisture or weather conditions.
• Outdoor events: Ensure secure communication for large outdoor events.

Documentation: 

• User Guide
• Xiao Overview
• Meshtastic Website
• Meshtastic GitHub

Technical data:

• Manufacturer: Seeedstudio 
• Manufacturer SKU: 102010611
• ESP32-S3:
  • Processor: ESP32-S3R8, Xtensa LX7 dual-core, 32-bit processor with a clock rate of up to 240 MHz.
  • Memory: Supports multiple development tools like Arduino and MicroPython for flexible programming.
• LoRa:
  • Module: Based on Semtech SX1262.
  • Frequency range: Supports 862–930 MHz.
  • Range: Up to 5 km, depending on the environment and antenna configuration.
• Bluetooth
  • Version: Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Mesh support: Allows networks with multiple devices for extended range.
• Wi-Fi
  • Frequency: Complete 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi subsystem.
  • Functionality: Suitable for fast and reliable data transmission.
• Interfaces ESP32-S3:
  • 1x UART (serial interface)
  • 1x IIC (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
  • 1x IIS (Audio Interface)
  • 1x SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) – connected to the SX1262.
  • 11x GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output), supports PWM.
  • 9x ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter).
  • 1x User LED.
  • 1x Charge LED.
  • 1x Reset button.
  • 1x Boot button.
• Interfaces Wio-SX1262:
  • 1x User button.
  • 1x SPI interface (connected to the ESP32-S3).
• Dimensions: 22 x 18 x 18 mm
• Weight: 8g

Package contents:

• 1x XIAO ESP32 S3 Module
• 1x Wio-SX1262 Expansion Board
• 1x WiFi Antenna
• 1x LoRa Antenna