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SparkFun Blues Wireless MicroMod Starter Kit
The SparkFun Blues Wireless MicroMod Starter Kit is the easiest way to get started with the Notecarrier Cellular Function Board and provides every part needed to get you connected and start prototyping. Also included with the Notecarrier Function Board, you will receive the latest version of the MicroMod MainBoard (V2.1) and STM32 Processor Board (V2.0), as well as a BMA400 Qwiic Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout to get you started using the kit as fast as possible! Don't worry, we've also included all the required cables and antennas that you'll need, too!
The SparkFun Notecarrier Cellular Function Board is the core of this kit, which adds a cellular modem to the MicroMod ecosystem using the Notecard - NOTE-NBGL-500 from Blues Wireless. The Notecard is unique among cellular modules as it has a built-in SIM card and includes a 10-year subscription and 500MB of data in the price. The Notecard module also comes with integrated cellular, SIM, onboard GPS, and a 3-axis accelerometer with an on-chip temperature sensor.
The SparkFun MicroMod STM32 Processor Board controls this kit and keeps it in line by featuring an ARM® Cortex®-M4 32-bit RISC core. The STM32 is one of the most powerful and economical microcontrollers available, so to be able to add it to your MicroMod Carrier Board is a huge advantage for the Blues Wireless MicroMod Starter Kit!
Of course, you are going to need something to do with your new MicroMod Kit: enter the SparkFun Qwiic BMA400 Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout! This board offers a 3-axis acceleration sensor perfect for ultra-low-power applications on an easy-to-use Qwiic breakout. Dubbed the first "real" ultra-low power acceleration sensor, the BMA400 is perfect when used in both wearable and smart home applications. Where this sensor shines, however, is its ability to distinguish between critical situations and false signals by avoiding false alarms.
Finally, the MicroMod Main Board - Single, a specialized carrier board that allows you to interface a MicroMod Processor Board with a single MicroMod Function Board, connects them all together. With the M.2 MicroMod connector, connecting your Processor and Function Boards is a breeze. Simply match up the key on your board's beveled edge connector to the key on the M.2 connector and secure the boards with screws.
MicroMod is a modular interface ecosystem that connects a microcontroller “processor board” to various “carrier board” peripherals. Utilizing the M.2 standard, the MicroMod standard is designed to easily swap out processors and function boards on the fly. Pair a specialized carrier board for the project you need with your choice of compatible processor!
The SparkFun Qwiic Connect System is an ecosystem of I2C sensors, actuators, shields and cables that make prototyping faster and less prone to error. All Qwiic-enabled boards use a common 1mm pitch, 4-pin JST connector. This reduces the amount of required PCB space, and polarized connections mean you can’t hook it up wrong.
- 1x SparkFun MicroMod Cellular Function Board - Blues Wireless Notecarrier
- 1x SparkFun MicroMod STM32 Processor
- 1x SparkFun Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - BMA400 (Qwiic)
- 1x SparkFun MicroMod Main Board - Single
- 1x PCB Antenna - U.FL (2.4GHz)
- 1x Molex Flexible GNSS Antenna - U.FL (Adhesive)
- 1x Flexible Qwiic Cable - 100mm
- 1x Reversible USB A to C Cable - 0.8m
Cellular Function Board Resources:
MicroMod STM32 Processor Documentation:
MicroMod Main Board - Single Documentation:
Qwiic BMA400 Triple Axis Accelerometer Documentation:
- Schematic
- Eagle Files
- Board Dimensions
- Datasheet (BMA400)
- Hookup Guide
- Qwiic Info Page
- BMA400 Arduino Library
- GitHub Hardware Repo
Blues Wireless Resources:
- Notecard NOTE-NBGL-500 Datasheet
- Notecard CLI
- Notehub Walkthrough
- Blues Note Arduino Library
- Blues Note Python Library
MicroMod Resources:
SparkFun Blues Wireless MicroMod Starter Kit Product Help and Resources
Cellular Function Board - Blues Wireless Notecarrier
January 5, 2023
Add a global cellular module to your MicroMod project with the SparkFun Cellular Function Board - Blues Wireless Notecarrier. With this Function board you can not only send data to and from your MicroMod project, you can even update the firmware on the STM32 MicroMod Processor.
MicroMod STM32 Processor Hookup Guide
May 13, 2021
Get started with the MicroMod Ecosystem and the STM32 Processor Board!
SparkFun Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - BMA400 (Qwiic) Hookup Guide
December 8, 2022
Add low power triple axis motion monitoring to your Qwiic project using the SparkFun Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - BMA400 (Qwiic).
MicroMod Main Board Hookup Guide V2
January 5, 2023
The MicroMod Main Board - Single and Double are specialized carrier boards that allow you to interface a Processor Board with a Function Board(s). The modular system allows you to add an additional feature(s) to a Processor Board with the help of a Function Board(s). In this tutorial, we will focus on the basic functionality of the Main Board - Single V2.1 and Main Board - Double and V2.2.
Designing with MicroMod
October 21, 2020
This tutorial will walk you through the specs of the MicroMod processor and carrier board as well as the basics of incorporating the MicroMod form factor into your own PCB designs!
Getting Started with MicroMod
October 21, 2020
Dive into the world of MicroMod - a compact interface to connect a microcontroller to various peripherals via the M.2 Connector!
Core Skill: DIY
Whether it's for assembling a kit, hacking an enclosure, or creating your own parts; the DIY skill is all about knowing how to use tools and the techniques associated with them.
Skill Level: Noob - Basic assembly is required. You may need to provide your own basic tools like a screwdriver, hammer or scissors. Power tools or custom parts are not required. Instructions will be included and easy to follow. Sewing may be required, but only with included patterns.
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Core Skill: Programming
If a board needs code or communicates somehow, you're going to need to know how to program or interface with it. The programming skill is all about communication and code.
Skill Level: Competent - The toolchain for programming is a bit more complex and will examples may not be explicitly provided for you. You will be required to have a fundamental knowledge of programming and be required to provide your own code. You may need to modify existing libraries or code to work with your specific hardware. Sensor and hardware interfaces will be SPI or I2C.
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Core Skill: Electrical Prototyping
If it requires power, you need to know how much, what all the pins do, and how to hook it up. You may need to reference datasheets, schematics, and know the ins and outs of electronics.
Skill Level: Rookie - You may be required to know a bit more about the component, such as orientation, or how to hook it up, in addition to power requirements. You will need to understand polarized components.
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