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The Electron is a tiny development kit for creating cellular-connected electronics projects and products. It comes with a Particle SIM card with service in more than 100 countries worldwide, and includes 3 months of Particle’s 1MB monthly data plan for IoT devices.
The Electron kit also includes Particle’s development tools and access to a cloud platform for managing and updating your new connected hardware.
2G coverage will now exist in the United States until 2020 through T-Mobile. For T-Mobile’s coverage map, click here.
CONTENTS:
- 3 months of Particle’s 1MB monthly data plan (processed upon SIM activation)
- Particle Electron PCB
- Particle SIM Card
- Li-Po battery (2000mAh)
- Taoglas Cellular Antenna
- USB cable
- Breadboard
- Pinout reference card
- Components for a sample product
Please note that the Electron is a GSM-only device, and does not support CDMA networks. Many global carriers are planning to sunset their 2G networks beginning as soon as late 2016 and early 2017, so please confirm continued 2G service with your local carrier. We recommend 3G Electrons for anyone concerned about long-term cellular support in their home country. 2G Electrons will not work in Japan, where 2G networks have already been discontinued.
FEATURES
SPECS:
- STM32F205 ARM Cortex M3 microcontroller
- 1MB Flash, 128K RAM
- Cellular modem: U-Blox SARA G-series (2G)
- 36 pins total: 28 GPIOs (D0-D13, A0-A13), plus TX/RX, 2 GNDs, VIN, VBAT, WKP, 3V3, RST
- Board dimensions: 2.0″ x 0.8″ x 0.3″ (0.5″ including headers)
COUNTRY COMPATIBILITY**:
- North America (limited timeline)
- South America
- Europe
- Asia
- Oceania
** Continent compatibility is simplified and exceptions exist. Please be sure to check the full list of compatible countries for the location in which your product will be deployed.
RESOURCES
Basic Data Charges*:
– 3 months included with kit
– $2.99/month for 1MB (thousands of messages)
– No contracts, cancel anytime
*Data rates vary by country and by data usage, see here for full pricing and bulk discounts.
Professionally packed and fast shipping
Through our long-term relationship with UPS, FedEx, DHL and many other leading global carriers, we can provide various shipping options. Our warehouse staff are highly educated to pack your items precisely according to the specifications that we supply. Prior to shipping the goods are thoroughly examined and secured. Every day we ship hundreds of packages to our customers from all over the world. This shows how we're dedicated to being the largest retailer online in the world. The warehouses are located situated in Europe as much as they are in the USA.
Note: Orders that contain multiple items will have a separate processing period for each item.
Before shipping, all ordered items will be thoroughly inspected. The majority of orders will be shipped within 48 hours. The delivery time is estimated to be between 3 and seven days.
Returns
Due to multiple entities such as the factory and the warehouse, we are unable to completely manage our stock. Actual stock levels may fluctuate at any time. It's possible that the stock may run out after your order has been processed.
Our policy lasts thirty days. If 30 days have passed without a trace since the purchase, unfortunately we can't offer you a return or exchange.
The item should not be used, and it must be in its original condition. The item must be in the original packaging.
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