XIAO ESP32S3 for Meshtastic & LoRa - Compact Dev Kit for Wireless Innovation

The XIAO ESP32S3 for Meshtastic & LoRa combines powerful wireless communication capabilities in a compact, thumb-sized design. Featuring the XIAO ESP32S3 MCU and the Wio-SX1262 LoRa module, this development kit is pre-flashed with Meshtastic firmware, enabling immediate out-of-the-box operation. With dual-core processing, Wi-Fi, BLE, and LoRa/LoRaWAN support, it's ideal for creating nodes, routers, sensors, or single-channel gateways for LoRa networks.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, the kit offers excellent versatility for IoT, wearable, and space-limited applications.

Key Features

1. Meshtastic-Ready

• Pre-flashed with Meshtastic firmware for seamless setup.
• Works immediately when powered on—no additional configuration required.

2. Advanced Wireless Performance

• Supports LoRa (862-930MHz) with 2-5km range, and Wi-Fi/BLE with 100m+ range.
• Antenna options include FPC, 2 dBi external, and 3 dBi fiberglass for enhanced connectivity.

3. Compact and Powerful Design

• Thumb-sized (21 x 17.8mm) classic XIAO form factor, perfect for wearables and small devices.
• Includes an ESP32S3 dual-core, 32-bit Xtensa processor running at up to 240MHz.

4. Flexible Connectivity

• Features UART, IIC, SPI, GPIO, ADC, and Grove sensor support via expansion boards.
• Compatible with Arduino, MicroPython, and XIAO ecosystem boards for rapid prototyping.

5. Smart Power Management

• Type-C USB and lithium battery charge management onboard.

6. Multiple Application Options

• Functions as a Meshtastic node/router, LoRa/LoRaWAN sensor, or single-channel LoRaWAN gateway.

Specifications

Feature	Details
Processor	ESP32-S3R8, Xtensa LX7 dual-core, 240MHz
LoRa	Semtech SX1262, 862-930MHz
Wireless	BLE 5.0, Bluetooth mesh, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz
Interface	UART, IIC, SPI, ADC, GPIO, User & Charge LEDs
Antenna Options	FPC, 2 dBi external, 3 dBi fiberglass
Power Input	Type-C: 5V, BAT: 4.2V
Dimensions	21 x 17.8mm
Temperature Range	-40°C ~ 65°C

Applications

1. Meshtastic Node & Router: Portable or fixed device to extend Meshtastic network coverage.
2. LoRa/LoRaWAN Sensor: Miniature sensor for rapid prototyping with XIAO and Grove expansion boards.
3. LoRaWAN Single-Channel Gateway: Cost-effective gateway for connecting multiple sensors to LoRaWAN networks like TTN or Chirpstack.

What's in the Box?

• 1 x XIAO ESP32S3
• 1 x Wio-SX1262 extension board
• 1 x Wi-Fi antenna
• 1 x LoRa antenna

Disclaimer: Additional sensors and accessories sold separately.