Wio Tracker L1 E-ink with Meshtastic and GPS

The Wio Tracker L1 E-ink is a particularly energy-efficient and versatile Meshtastic device for long-range radio and precise GPS tracking. It serves as a standalone node in a LoRa mesh network, enabling wide-ranging communication even without a cellular network. Thanks to the integrated L76K GPS module, positions can be accurately captured and tracked. The removable 2.13-inch E-ink display provides permanent visual feedback with minimal energy consumption – ideal for displays that should always be visible. The powerful nRF52840 microcontroller (64 MHz Cortex-M4) ensures efficient data processing with low power requirements. The Meshtastic firmware is already pre-installed, making the device ready for use and seamlessly integrating into existing off-grid networks. For flexible applications, the tracker has three power supply options: a USB-C connection for fast charging, an input for solar power, and a connection for a Li-Ion battery. This allows the device to be operated both stationary with an external power source and mobile and autonomously. Sensors or additional modules can be connected via the Grove interface and additional PTH pins, facilitating individual IoT projects. Overall, the Wio Tracker L1 E-ink offers a robust communication solution for outdoor adventures, tracking tasks, or sensor-based applications where low energy profile and reliable connectivity are crucial.

Recommended Accessories:

• LiPo Battery JST 1.25 / Lithium Ion Polymer

Features:

• Supports Meshtastic LoRa mesh networks through pre-installed firmware – ready for immediate use for wide-ranging off-grid communication.
• Three flexible power supply options (USB-C, solar, Li-Ion battery) enable versatile use in the field and on the go.
• Removable 2.13-inch E-ink display (optionally also 1.3-inch OLED) for energy-efficient, always readable display of information.
• Fully compatible with the Grove ecosystem; PTH pins and SWD interface allow hardware expansions and easy debugging.
• Integrated L76K GPS module for precise real-time location and position tracking.

Use Cases:

• Standalone off-grid communication network for hikers, campers, or events in areas without network coverage.
• GPS tracking of vehicles, animals, or equipment over long distances and in remote regions.
• Solar-powered environmental measurement station with E-ink display, e.g., for monitoring weather data or agricultural sensors.
• Digital information boards outdoors with energy-saving E-ink display showing current information.
• Emergency communication device for crisis situations to set up a radio network even without existing infrastructure.

Documentation:

• Seeedstudio Wiki
• Meshtastic Website
• Meshtastic Github

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Seeed Studio
• Manufacturer SKU: 114993654
• Processor: Nordic nRF52840 (ARM Cortex-M4, 64 MHz)
• Memory: 1 MB Flash, 256 kB RAM
• LoRa Radio: Semtech SX1262 (862–930 MHz)
• Bluetooth: 5.0 (BLE)
• GPS: Quectel L76K (supports GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, QZSS)
• Display: 2.13″ E-ink (resolution 122 × 250 pixels, 4 grayscales)
• Interfaces: 1× Grove (UART/I2C/GPIO), PTH pins (UART/I2C/GPIO/Analog), SWD pads
• Power Supply: USB-C (5 V/1 A), solar input (5 V/1 A), Li-Ion battery (3.7 V/1 A)
• Certifications: FCC, CE, RoHS
• Dimensions: 52 x 48 x 10 mm
• Weight: 58 g

Package Contents:

• 1× Wio Tracker L1 Board
• 1× 2.13″ E-ink Display
• 1× 60 mm RF cable (RP-SMA to IPEX)
• 1× LoRa antenna
• 1× GPS antenna
• 1× 24-pin 0.5 mm FPC connector
• 1× 24-pin FFC flat cable