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FoBE Base Cube nRF52840

A complete outdoor LoRa communication device.​


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Introduction​

FoBE Base Cube nRF52840 is a complete application board designed for outdoor LoRa communication. It integrates a nRF52840 MCU, GPS, buzzer, gyroscope, display screen, and LoRa transceiver, providing all the necessary features for an outdoor LoRa communication device.

The board features a rotary encoder, two buttons for easy user interface operation, an onboard BLE antenna for convenient configuration, a 0.96-inch OLED screen, and two indicator LEDs. It also includes a USB-C connector, reserved SWDIO/SWCLK header holes on the side, an 8-pin header for external expansion with 6 GPIO pins, and two IPEX antenna connectors for LoRa and GPS antennas. The gyroscope IC includes a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope.

Key Features​

  • Core Components:

    • nRF52840 MCU
    • GPS module with IPEX antenna connector
    • LoRa transceiver with IPEX antenna connector
    • 0.96-inch OLED screen
    • Gyroscope IC with a 3D digital accelerometer and a 3D digital gyroscope
    • Buzzer for audio feedback

  • User Interface:

    • Rotary encoder for easy navigation
    • Two user buttons
    • Two indicator LEDs
    • Onboard BLE antenna

  • Connectivity and Expansion:

    • USB-C connector
    • Reserved SWDIO/SWCLK header holes
    • 8-pin header with 6 GPIO pins for external expansion
    • 2pin MX1.25 battery input interface

Packing List​

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