Adafruit Metro M7 with AirLift - Featuring NXP iMX RT1011

The Adafruit Metro M7 with AirLift is the fastest Metro board yet, powered by the NXP iMX RT1011 ARM Cortex M7 processor running at 500 MHz. Combined with an on-board ESP32 AirLift WiFi co-processor, 4 MB of QSPI flash, and the standard Metro/UNO shield-compatible form factor, this board delivers exceptional performance for CircuitPython projects with wireless connectivity.

The AirLift ESP32 co-processor handles WiFi with TLS/SSL support and has dedicated CircuitPython library support for fast wireless integration. The UNO-compatible shield layout means you can use your existing shields while benefiting from a massive speed upgrade.

Key Features

• NXP iMX RT1011 ARM Cortex M7 @ 500 MHz – The fastest Metro processor to date
• 128 KB SRAM – On-chip high-speed memory
• 4 MB QSPI XIP Flash – Execute-in-place firmware and disk storage
• AirLift ESP32 WiFi Co-Processor – TLS/SSL support over SPI with CircuitPython libraries
• High-Speed Native USB – Built-in USB support via USB-C
• UNO Shield Compatible – Standard Metro form factor for plug-in shields
• Flexible Power – 6–12V DC barrel jack or USB-C
• On/Off Switch – Easy power control
• STEMMA QT / Qwiic Port – Solderless I2C connection for sensors and accessories
• UF2 Bootloader – Double-click reset to enter bootloader; drag-and-drop firmware updates
• Boot-Mode Switches – Access ROM bootloader for recovery
• SWD Connector – For advanced debugging
• Status LEDs + NeoPixel – On and User LEDs plus an RGB NeoPixel
• CircuitPython Compatible – Designed for CircuitPython development

Specifications

• Dimensions: 53.2 × 72 mm (2.0 × 2.8 in)
• Height (with barrel jack): 14.8 mm (0.6 in)
• Weight: 22.5 g

Ideal For

• High-performance CircuitPython projects with WiFi
• IoT applications requiring fast processing and secure connections
• Projects needing UNO shield compatibility with modern processing power
• Rapid prototyping with wireless connectivity

Package Contents

• 1× Adafruit Metro M7 with AirLift (with headers)