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Sodaq IoT Starterkit

NB-IoT is most suitable for very low-power devices that only need to send small packets, while LTE-M has the additional advantage of voice over LTE-M, meaning the device can transmit short voice messages (think of emergency monitoring equipment whereby a brief description of a prevalent issue by a staff member can greatly help in finding a solution).

With this starter kit and our software libraries as well as tutorials, you will have the necessary means to create your own IoT prototypes. You can build, for example:

  • Tracking device: the on-board GPS module provides position information, while the accelerometer can be used to activate the device so that it only switches on the GPS when the device moves.
  • Level sensor: for dustbins, rivers and other objects that become fuller and emptier over time, the ultrasonic ranger can measure the level from above using sound waves.

All these applications become fully autonomous because the kit includes a solar panel and battery for power, and the SARA R410M modem provides a power efficient connection to Vodafone's Narrow-Band IoT or LTE-M networks. As the kit also contains a SIM-card provided by Vodafone with 6 months free connectivity, you will have sufficient time to test your application.

Contents of Kit:

  • SODAQ SARA AFF R410M Development Board (with u-blox SARA-R410M Cellular & SAM-M8Q GPS/GNSS Module
  • Antenna
  • USB Cable
  • 1200 mAh LiPo battery
  • 0.5W Solar Panel
  • Temperature Sensor
  • Light Sensor
  • PIR Motion Sensor
  • Ultrasonic Ranger
  • Buzzer
  • Tilt Switch
  • OLED Display
  • Vodafone IoT SIM Card

 

Video Introduction: https://youtu.be/bL5wuKFjF2g

Video Changing Sensors: https://youtu.be/0kcEbrl2gck

Webshop: http://vodafone.sodaq.com