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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 Lora/Lorawan node
  • Configuring as Lora/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

FeatureDetails
ESP32S3ESP32-S3R8, Xtensa LX7 dual-core, 32-bit processor running up to 240 MHz
LoRaBased on Semtech SX1262, supports 862-930MHz
BLEBluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth mesh
Wi-FiComplete 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)
PowerInput voltage (Type-C): 5V
Input voltage (BAT): 4.2V
Charging battery current: 100mA
Working Temperature-40°C ~ 65°C
Dimensions21 x 17.8mm

Hardware Preparation

Part List

ItemQuantity
XIAO ESP32S3x1
Wio-SX1262 extension boardx1
Wi-Fi antennax1
LoRa antennax1

Compatible with XIAO Expansion Board for adding screens and sensors, and add Grove sensors via the Grove expansion Board.

XIAO Expansion BoardGrove Base for XIAO

Hardware Overview

Wio-SX1262 extension board diagram
XIAO ESP32S3/XIAO ESP32S3 Sense front indication diagram
XIAO ESP32S3/XIAO ESP32S3 Sense back indication diagram
XIAO ESP32S3/XIAO ESP32S3 Sense Pin List

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