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Program and debug your STM32-based Swan apps in VSCode, IAR, and STM32CubeIDE!
STLINK-V3MINIE is a stand-alone debugging and programming tiny probe for STM32 microcontrollers like the Blues Swan. The JTAG/SWD interfaces are used to communicate with any STM32 microcontroller located on an application board. STLINK-V3MINIE also provides a Virtual COM port interface for the host PC to communicate with the target microcontroller through one UART.
NOTE: A USB-C cable is required to use the STLINK-V3MINIE (not included).
With a supported frequency range of 698 MHz to 4.0 GHz with a u.FL terminator, this Molex flexible antenna is a quick way to get your Notecard online via LTE or Wi-Fi. It can also be used as a GPS/GNSS antenna.
Key Antenna Specs
- Manufacturer: Molex
- Dimensions: 85mm L x 14.5mm W x 0.1mm H
- Cable Length: 180mm
- Cable Type: 180mm coax
- Datasheet
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With a supported frequency range of 700–960 MHz and 1710–2690 MHz for LTE, with a u.FL terminator, this Quectel YCA001BA flexible antenna is a quick way to get your Notecard online via LTE or Wi-Fi and GPS/GNSS.
Key Antenna Specs
- Manufacturer: Quectel
- Dimensions: 128.2mm x 23.3mm
- Frequency Range: LTE: 700–960 MHz, 1710–2690 MHz, GNSS: 1560–1620 MHz
- Input Impedance: 50Ω
- VSWR: LTE ≤ 4.81, GNSS ≤ 2.0
- Gain: LTE ≤ 5 dBi, GNSS ≤ 2 dBi
- Polarization Type: Linear
- Working & Storage Temperature Range: -40 °C to +85 °C
Scoop is designed to provide backup power and facilitate power management in a variety of applications. It features a large capacitor, two JST connectors, and four pairs of header pins for flexible connectivity.
The Scoop component can be powered via its charge connector or a pair of header pins, which accepts an input voltage of 4.8V-24V. The output connector can deliver a voltage in the range of 2.5V-3.8V, making it suitable for powering a wide range of devices.
Based on internal testing, Scoop is able to power up to approximately 20 on/off cellular connection cycles, or up to 240 minutes of a single cellular connection. Results may vary depending on the type of wireless coverage in the area and the amount and frequency of data being sent.
Key Scoop Specs
- Capacitor: Lithium Ion 250F 3.8V -10% +30%
- Connectors: JST PH 2P M SIDE ENTRY Surface Mount
- Charge Connector: Accepts 4.8V-24V
- Output Connector: Outputs 2.5V-3.8V
- Header Pins: 4 pairs of header pins
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Lithium-ion polymer (also known as "LiPo") batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 5,000mAh for a total of about 19 Wh.
The batteries come pre-attached with a 2-pin JST-PH connector and include the necessary protection circuitry which keeps the battery voltage from going too high (over-charging) or too low (over-use). The battery will cut out when completely dead at 3.0V and it will also protect against output shorts.
Due to regulations in shipping batteries containing lithium, international shipments of this product are unavailable at this time.
Safety Warning: Do not use a NiMH/NiCad/lead-acid charger to charge LiPo batteries. Do not abuse these batteries, including shorting, bending, crushing, or puncturing. Never charge unattended or use unattended. Inspect batteries and surrounding circuitry constantly for any damage and loose wiring.
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This is a 100mm long 4-conductor cable with 1mm JST termination. It’s designed to connect Qwiic-enabled components together for I2C communication.
Each Qwiic cable's wires have been color coded to red (Power), black (GND), blue (SDA), and yellow (SCL).
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Add satellite failover to any cellular or Wi-Fi Notecard-based solution for $49 with data and no monthly fees.
Starnote for Skylo is an affordable satellite IoT backup device that, much like the Notecard does with cellular, includes satellite uplink and downlink data with the cost of the device, in partnership with Skylo. Starnote offers a JSON-based programing interface consistent with the Notecard, providing developers with access to yet another major Radio Access Technology (RAT) using straightforward, accessible semantics.
Starnote for Skylo is a Notecard accessory that is intended to disrupt the conventional wisdom that using satellite requires a high hardware investment (in the hundreds of dollars), and monthly device fees even when devices aren’t communicating with satellites.
As an accessory, Starnote is not a Notecard. It is meant to be used with the Notecard, and works with Cellular, Cell+WiFi, and WiFi. From a developer’s point of view, Starnote for Skylo operates as an additional available RAT for the Notecard. A developer uses the Notecard API to specify in the Notecard’s mode of operations when to fallback to Satellite and the Notecard handles communications between itself and Starnote.
Available Variations
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Onboard Satellite and GPS Antennas
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u.FL Connectors with Provided External Antennas
Key Starnote for Skylo Specs
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JSON-based API for configuration and communication with the Notecard
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M.2 Key E connector for board-to-board usage and a six-pin JST for wire-to-board applications
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Available with onboard satellite and GPS antennas or external via u.FL connectors
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NTN-capable satellite modem with zero-touch configuration.
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Bundled with 18KB of satellite data from Skylo. Additional data is $0.75/KB.
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No satellite provider subscriptions, fees, or monthly minimums apply.
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This Li-SOCl2 battery from Tadiran is perfect for the high current pulses that the Notecard can experience when in a region that requires the use of GSM networks. We've tested numerous batteries with Notecard-based applications and, with the ability to handle sustained 2A pulses and high capacity retention over a number of years, Tadiran Li-SOCl2 batteries are second-to-none. Add one of these batteries to your project and rest easy that your Notecard will stay online for as long as you need.
This product is based on the Tadiran TLP-93111 and was modified for Blues to include a JST connector so that you can easily use it with any of our Notecarriers.
Due to regulations in shipping batteries containing lithium, international shipments of this product are unavailable at this time.
Key Battery Specs
- Capacity to 3.0V (@0.5A @1% duty cycle): 19 Ah
- Nominal voltage: 3.6 V
- Maximum 1 second pulse to 3.0V: 3A
- Maximum pulse length @0.5A to 2.8V: 1000 sec
- Delay time to 3.0V @0.5A: No Delay
- Operating temperature range: -40ºC to +85ºC
- Capacity retention after 10 years: 96%
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The Blues WisGate Edge Lite 2 powered by RAKWireless™ is an 8-channel indoor gateway with full LoRaWAN Stack Support (v1.0.3), built-in Ethernet, and Wi-Fi connectivity. The gateways are pre-provisioned on the Blues Things Stack Tenant to enable out-of-the-box connectivity for Notecard LoRa. This product is also available as part of the Blues LoRaWAN Starter Kit.
The gateway offers low-touch configuration with Notecard LoRa, an enclosure designed for efficient cooling, optional DIN rail mounting, and an intuitive out-of-the-box user experience for easy setup and diagnostics. Consult the tutorials and technical documentation from Blues and RAKWireless™ for additional information.
Key Specs
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Full LoRaWAN Stack support (v1.0.3) with Semtech SX1302
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Supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi AP for configuration
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100M Base-T Ethernet with PoE
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Multi back-haul with Ethernet and Wi-Fi
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OpenWRT software supports Web UI for easy configuration and monitoring
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Pre-configured on the Blues Things Stack tenant for easy out-of-the-box configuration
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TF card for log backup and LoRa frame buffering (in case of backhaul failover)
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Built-in Network Server for easy deployment of applications and integration of gateways
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This battery holder from Keystone Electronics will help you power your project with 3 AA batteries (in series). The holder is terminated in PCB-friendly through-hole PC pins and can be mounted to a custom PCB or any of our Notecarriers.
Notecarrier-A users please note: If you solder this AA holder onto the Notecarrier-A using the obvious location on the Notecarrier, placing batteries in the holder AND plugging it into USB at the same time will attempt to charge the batteries (if their voltage goes lower than 4.2V). Our recommendation to battery-power a Notecarrier-A design is to attach the batteries to the V+ connector, which avoids conflict between the batteries and charger. Alternatively, you can simply choose to not use USB and AA batteries simultaneously.
Key Specs
- Manufacturer: Keystone Electronics
- Battery Type: Cylindrical
- Battery Cell Size: AA
- Mounting Type: PCB, Through Hole
- Termination Style: PC Pin
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