Wio-SX1262 with XIAO ESP32S3 Kit Introduction
Introduction
This thumb-sized LoRa development kit, which consists of the XIAO ESP32S3 and the Wio-SX1262 LoRa module, is an ideal starter kit for Meshtastic and LoRa/LoRaWAN projects. Supporting WiFi, BLE, and LoRa, it includes a built-in power management chip and can be extended via IIC, UART, and other GPIO interfaces, and is compatible with Arduino development. The XIAO ESP32S3 with Wio-SX1262 is a single-channel LoRaWAN LoRa module with a low price and high cost performance. It is suitable for application scenarios with long distance, low power consumption, and small data volume. It supports more than 30 node devices (depending on upload interval, data payload, etc.).
Seeed provides 3 applications for this Wio SX1262 XIAO ESP32S3 kit.
- Using Meshtastic for network communication
- Configuring as LoRaWAN node
- Configuring as LoRaWAN gateway
Features
- Meshtactic works out of the box: Pre-flashed with Meshtastic firmware, it is ready to work once powered on.
- Outstanding RF performance: Supports LoRa(862-930MHz) 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and BLE 5.0 dual wireless communication, support 2~5km(LoRa) and 100m+(Wi-Fi/BLE) remote communication when connected with U.FL antenna.
- Thumb-sized Compact Design: 21 x 18mm, adopting the classic form factor of XIAO, suitable for space-limited projects like wearable devices.
- Powerful MCU Board: Incorporate the ESP32S3 32-bit, dual-core, Xtensa processor running at up to 240MHz, mounted multiple development ports, Arduino / MicroPython supported.
- Elaborate Power Design: Includes a Type-C USB interface and lithium battery charge management.
Specification
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| ESP32S3 | ESP32-S3R8, Xtensa LX7 dual-core, 32-bit processor running up to 240 MHz |
| LoRa | Based on Semtech SX1262, supports 862-930MHz |
| BLE | Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth mesh |
| Wi-Fi | Complete 2.4GHz Wi-Fi subsystem |
| Interface (ESP32S3) | 1x UART, 1x IIC, 1x IIS, 1x SPI(connect to SX1262),11x GPIO(PWM), 9x ADC, 1x User LED, 1x Charge LED, 1x Reset button, 1x Boot button |
| Interface (Wio-SX1262) | 1x User button, 1x SPI(connect to ESP32S3) |
| Power | Input voltage (Type-C): 5V Input voltage (BAT): 4.2V Charging battery current: 100mA |
| Working Temperature | -40°C ~ 65°C |
| Dimensions | 21 x 17.8mm |
Hardware Preparation
Part List
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| XIAO ESP32S3 | x1 |
| Wio-SX1262 extension board | x1 |
| Wi-Fi antenna | x1 |
| LoRa antenna | x1 |
Recommended accessories
Compatible with XIAO Expansion Board for adding screens and sensors, and add Grove sensors via the Grove expansion Board.
| XIAO Expansion Board | Grove Base for XIAO |
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We also supply two kinds of antennas for this kit to support multifunctional applications.
Original FPC Antenna: Only for testing. For reliable requirments, please purchase Antenna 2 additionally.
Hardware Overview
| Wio-SX1262 extension board diagram |
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| XIAO ESP32S3 front indication diagram |
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| XIAO ESP32S3 back indication diagram |
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| XIAO ESP32S3 Pin List |
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Video Instruction
Resource
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