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El Duderino Introduction
The SparkFun Cellular Function Board - Blues Wireless Notecarrier features the Notecard 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 included in the price. The Notecard module also comes with integrated cellular, SIM, onboard GPS, 3-axis accelerometer with an on-chip temperature sensor. On top of that, the Notecard features outboard device firmware updates (DFU) meaning you can reprogram a connected Processor remotely through Blues' Notehub service! There are some limitations to this process so make sure to read further in this guide for more information on how to properly perform Outboard device firmware updates.
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WRL-20409
The SparkFun Notecarrier Cellular Function Board adds a cellular modem to the MicroMod ecosystem using the Notecard - NOTE-NB…
The MicroMod Cellular Function Board includes everything you need : a carrier board (Blues calls them Notecarriers) and the globally enabled NB-IoT & LTE-M M.2 based module (Blues calls them Notecards).
Required Materials
The following materials are necessary for following along with this guide (check out our all inclusive, starter kit). All Function Boards require a Main Board and Processor to connect to each other. Depending on your application, you may need a Single or Dual Main Board:
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KIT-21702
The SparkFun Blues Wireless MicroMod Starter Kit provides every part needed to get you connected and start prototyping with t…
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DEV-20595
The MicroMod Main Board is a specialized carrier board that allows you to interface a MicroMod Processor Board with up to two…
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DEV-20748
The MicroMod Main Board is a specialized carrier board that allows you to interface a MicroMod Processor Board with a single …
A Processor Board is needed to act as a host controller for the Function Board:
Heads Up: Outboard Device Firmware Updates only support the STM32 Processor v20 as of release. Other Processors may be supported in the future but are beyond the scope of this tutorial. We will update this guide if and when other Processors work with this feature.
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DEV-16401
Featuring the Artemis Module, this processor is capable of machine learning, Bluetooth, I2C, GPIO, PWM, SPI & packaged to fit…
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DEV-21326
The SparkFun MicroMod STM32 Processor Board is ready to rock your MicroMod world with its ARM® Cortex®-M4 32-bit RISC core!
You'll also need a cellular and GNSS antenna:
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GPS-00177
Embedded antenna for small, mobile applications. Basic unpackaged antenna with LNA. 5inch cable terminated with standard male…
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WRL-18086
This small form-factor antenna offers a 2.4GHz frequency range.
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GPS-15246
A flexible, paper-thin GNSS Antenna with a U.FL connector and an adhesive backing.
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CEL-16432
Molex LTE/5G Cellular External Antennas are designed for 2G/3G/4G/5G modules and devices.
The Notecard Module uses u.Fl connectors for both antenna connections so, depending on your choice of antennas, you may also need an adapter cable like these:
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WRL-18568
This SMA to U.FL Cable is commonly used to connect boards with the compact U.FL connector to an enclosure wall. This allows a…
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WRL-09145
This is a 4" connector cable that interfaces U.FL RF connectors to regular SMA connectors. This cable is commonly used to con…
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WRL-18154
A U.FL to SMA (jack) bulkhead straight connector with a 1.32 mm diameter cable.
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Suggested Reading
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A step-by-step guide to installing and testing the Arduino software on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Getting Started with MicroMod
Dive into the world of MicroMod - a compact interface to connect a microcontroller to various peripherals via the M.2 Connector!
