Particle Argon Development Board
Best Wi-Fi development board for building scalable, cloud-connected IoT projects.
This development kit offers robust Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, making it a flexible choice for IoT projects. Its Feather compatibility and onboard battery charging simplify development and deployment, though it's now discontinued in favor of newer alternatives.
$25.90
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Seeedstudio
Who it's for
- IoT developers needing rapid deployment and secure device management
- Engineers requiring robust processing and reliable dual-band connectivity
- Newcomers seeking an accessible entry point into IoT development
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious makers scaling projects for mass production
- Developers avoiding proprietary ecosystems and long-term vendor lock-in
- Designers building remote, battery-powered devices requiring long-term autonomy
Performance breakdown
Cloud Integration
Seamless connectivity makes managing IoT fleets effortless and highly reliable.
Hardware Compatibility
Feather-compatible pinout ensures easy integration with a vast ecosystem of accessories.
Processing Power
The Nordic nRF52840 handles complex IoT applications with impressive efficiency.
Deployment Versatility
Functions perfectly as a standalone endpoint or a robust network gateway.
Power Management
Integrated Li-Po charging simplifies portable projects and remote field deployments.
Development Speed
Native USB programming and broad environment support accelerate your prototyping cycles.
Key Specs
Microcontroller Processor
ESP32
Connectivity Protocol
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
USB Interface Type
Micro USB
RAM Capacity
256 MB
Flash Memory Capacity
1024 MB
GPIO Pin Count
20
Clock Speed
64 MHz
Form Factor
Feather Compatible
Programming Environment Support
PlatformIO
Onboard Debugger
True
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