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SparkFun Digi XBee® Explorer Regulated
· MPN: WRL-22032
The SparkFun Digi XBee Explorer Regulated is a breakout board for Digi's XBee 3 micro form factor modules. It provides regulated power (up to 6V input), a Qw...
The SparkFun Digi XBee Explorer Regulated is a breakout board for Digi's XBee 3 micro form factor modules. It provides regulated power (up to 6V input), a Qwiic connector for I2C sensors, and reset/D0 buttons — everything you need to get an XBee module up and running without a USB connection.
Compatible with the latest XBee 3 modules including LTE-M/NB-IoT and XBee RR Pro. Configure via AT commands, MicroPython, or Digi XCTU software. Built-in Digi TrustFence security protects against cyber threats.
Key Features
- XBee 3 Micro Socket – On-board socket for Digi XBee 3 micro form factor modules
- Regulated Power – AP63203 buck converter (up to 2A) accepts up to 6V supply
- Qwiic Connector – Plug in I2C sensors and peripherals without soldering
- Reset and D0 Buttons – Convenient on-board controls
- 3× Status LEDs – Visual indicators for module activity
- AT Command Configuration – Standard XBee API frames and AT commands
- TrustFence Security – Built-in identity and data privacy protection
Specifications
- Voltage Regulator – AP63203 buck converter, up to 2A output
- Input Voltage – Up to 6V
- I2C Connector – 1× Qwiic (JST SH, 1 mm pitch)
- Programming – AT commands, MicroPython, Digi XCTU
Ideal For
- Low-power cellular IoT projects (LTE-M/NB-IoT)
- Wireless sensor networks
- Remote monitoring and telemetry
- Prototyping with XBee 3 modules
Resources
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- API
- An API is a software interface that lets a program control hardware or features provided by the operating system. In this product, API support matters if you want your software to adjust display settings such as brightness or contrast automatically.
- breakout
- A breakout is a small circuit board that makes a tiny or hard-to-solder component easier to connect to with standard pins. It matters because this OLED module can be wired into a microcontroller project without needing to solder directly to the display’s fine contacts.
- I2C
- I2C is a two-wire communication bus used by many sensors and small modules. It matters because several I2C devices can share the same two wires, but each device needs a compatible address and your controller must support I2C.
- IoT
- Short for Internet of Things, meaning physical devices that connect to networks or the internet to send data or be controlled remotely. It matters if you want projects such as connected sensors, remote controls or classroom data-logging activities.
- LTE-M
- A low-power cellular data standard designed for Internet of Things devices rather than phones. It matters because the board needs LTE-M coverage and a suitable SIM plan in your area to send data over the mobile network.
- MicroPython
- A version of the Python programming language made to run on microcontrollers. It matters because it lets beginners write readable code to control LEDs, sensors, motors and displays without needing to start with lower-level languages.
- NB-IoT
- NB-IoT is a low-power cellular network standard designed for small amounts of data from remote devices. It matters for projects where the controller may need to send sensor readings from places without Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- Qwiic
- Qwiic is a plug-in connector system for I2C devices that uses small 4-pin cables, so you can connect compatible sensors without soldering. It matters because your controller or adapter also needs Qwiic, or you will need a cable or breakout to wire it up.
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