F1 Starter Kit

A programmable IoT platform with built-in connectivity.

Plug in, code up, ship out.

🚀 Multi-connectivity

Wi-Fi · BLE · LTE-M/NB-IoT · LoRaWAN

Test different connectivity approaches on one platform, from local and nearby-device communication to long-range and cellular connectivity.

Wi-Fi · BLE · LTE-M/NB-IoT · LoRaWAN

Test different connectivity approaches on one platform, from local and nearby-device communication to long-range and cellular connectivity.

🔧 Flexible development

MicroPython · Native C · Arduino IDE

Start developing quickly with MicroPython, or use native C when you need lower-level control. Arduino IDE also supported.

MicroPython · Native C · Arduino IDE

Start developing quickly with MicroPython, or use native C when you need lower-level control. Arduino IDE also supported.

☁️ Prototype to production

Low power · Ctrl Cloud · Production support

Validate your idea with the F1 Starter Kit, then move to production with support for product development, certification and manufacturing.

Low power · Ctrl Cloud · Production support

Validate your idea with the F1 Starter Kit, then move to production with support for product development, certification and manufacturing.

Built on Pycom’s heritage

The F1 Starter Kit builds on what made Pycom’s hardware unique: combining multiple connectivity technologies into a single programmable platform.

You can experiment with how connectivity fits into your application, and easily change your approach as requirements evolve.

When your project is ready to become a product, we also support your next steps in product development, certification and manufacturing.

That’s right — this time, we’re not stopping at the prototype.

Kit contents

  • Evaluation board with the F1 Smart Module
  • Global 1NCE SIM card for 40+ countries
  • CAP/T Sensor for temperature and humidity
  • Accessories: USB-A to USB-C cable, LoRa FPC antenna

Developer resources

See the F1 in action

Wi-Fi Location Tracking

Wi-Fi scanning · cellular connectivity

Get location information without a dedicated GPS receiver. IoT Stars built a Wi-Fi tracking application, combining Wi-Fi scanning and cellular connectivity — all in an evening’s work.

Watch the build.

AI-powered Access Monitoring

Edge AI · connected monitoring

What does it take to bring AI-powered person detection and recognition into a connected system? Our F1 Starter Kit and Arduino showcase explores a modular, architecture-first approach to deployable edge AI.

See the showcase.

Cold Chain Monitoring

Flexible connectivity · scalable architecture

Monitoring temperature is only the starting point. Taking the solution into the field means building around sensor data, the right connectivity, and a design that can evolve from prototype to production.

Explore the architecture.

Specs Overview

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Core Processing

  • Core: F1 Smart Module
  • Processor: Dual-core 240MHz Xtensa LX7
  • Memory: 8MB PSRAM, 16MB Flash

Connectivity and I/O

  • Interfaces: 2x UART, 2x SPI, 2x I2C
  • Expansion: Arduino UNO shield compatible
  • I/O Capabilities: Up to 6 analog inputs, Up to 14 digital I/O (all PWM configurable)
  • Qwiic connector included

Power Options

  • USB-C (5V) with OTG support
    VIN (5V)
    Li-Ion/Li-Po battery (3.7 – 4.2V)
    Battery charging with fuel gauge

Onboard Features

  • Nano-SIM slot + Micro-SD slot
  • RGB LED (programmable)
  • 4x status LEDs (power, system, 3.3V, charging)
  • Boot, reset, and multi-function buttons

RF and Antennas

  • LoRa: IPEX connector (868/915MHz)
  • LTE: Onboard Ignion PCB antenna with regional band switching
  • Wi-Fi/BLE: Onboard ceramic chip antenna

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