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# SparkFun Thing Plus - XBee3 Micro (U.FL)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** WRL-15435 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-thing-plus-xbee3-micro-u-fl.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/sparkfun-thing-plus-xbee3-micro-u-fl.html.md))

The XBee3 Thing Plus is an ultra capable and easy way for getting into wireless device development. The combination of XBee and Qwiic in a space conscious design...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $92.35 (inc GST) — $83.95 AUD, exc GST
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## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 17 and Aug 24.

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## Description

The XBee3 Thing Plus is an ultra capable and easy way for getting into wireless device development. The combination of XBee and Qwiic in a space conscious design represents a much needed update to our XBee offering. With 20 I/O pins and Lithium Polymer Ion battery management, the XBee3 Thing Plus has all the basics for quickly prototyping or developing a connected device such as a remote sensor. The Qwiic connector and JST connector for the battery make for a solder-less option when working with the board which shortens setup time.

The new XBee3 Micro Module provides the classic all-but plug and play 802.15.4 2.4GHz wireless connection (Zigbee 3.0 Protocol) that makes it so desirable, but with a new addition of being programmable with MicroPython (32KB of memory available for it). RF data rates up to 250 Kbps and 200ft indoor ranges and up to 4000ft line-of-sight outdoor range. Communicating with/Configuring the module happens via an AT Command set or the Digi API, X-CTU, both locally or over-the-air. There's even a mobile version of X-CTU now; Digi XBee® Mobile.

This variation features a U.FL antenna connector for longer range communications. Check out the related products for compatible antennas.

 [Get Started With the SparkFun XBee3 Thing Plus Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/xbee3-thing-plus-hookup-guide)**Features**

- XBee3 Micro Module 
    - Silicon Labs EFR32MG SoC
    - 250Kbps RF, 1Mbps Serial data rates
    - Indoor/Urban range up to 200 ft (60 m)
    - Outdoor/RF Line of Sight range up to 4000 ft (1200 m)
    - 8 dBm transmit power
    - -103 dBm receiver sensitivity
    - UART, I2C, SPI Interfaces (SPI currently not available at this time, but broken out on the board)
    - ISM 2.4GHz Frequency Band (802.15.4)
    - 1MB of memory, 128KB RAM (32KB available for MicroPython)
- 20 GPIO Pins
- Configurable via X-CTU or AT Command set via both USB and Wirelessly (second XBee 3 device required for wireless configuration unless you're using the mobile app)
- Qwiic Compatible
- On-board charging circuit and connector for 3.3v Lithium Polymer Ion Batteries (see related products for compatible batteries)
- 2.6VDC - 3.6VDC supply voltage
- U.FL Antenna Connector

**Documents**

- [Schematic](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/XBEE3_Thing_Plus_Sch_87048fdae39.pdf)
- [Eagle Files](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/XBeeThingPlus_203040bec24.zip)
- [Hookup Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/xbee3-thing-plus-hookup-guide)
- [Digi XBee3 ZigBee 3.0 Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/ds_xbee-3-zigbee-3.pdf)
- [XBee 3 Hardware Reference Manual](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/90001543_89154f363fc.pdf)
- [Digi Micropython Programming Guide](https://www.digi.com/resources/documentation/digidocs/90002219/default.htm)
- X-CTU User Guide
- XBee Python Library
- [Digi XBee Support Documentation Page](https://www.digi.com/products/embedded-systems/rf-modules/2-4-ghz-modules/xbee3-zigbee-3#productsupport)
- [GitHub Hardware Repo](https://github.com/sparkfun/XBee3_Thing_Plus)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/1/5/15435-sparkfun_thing_plus_-_xbee3_micro__u.fl_-01.jpg)