As a Digi International Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for
OEMs, SparkFun brings the next generation of Digi
XBee® modules to market with a line of
developer boards.
BOULDER,
Colo., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkFun
joins Digi International as a VAR for OEM and launches a series of
development boards, combining the popular and robust Digi XBee
module with SparkFun's expansive Qwiic Connect Ecosystem. The
marriage of these two technologies brings I2C-based
rapid-prototyping tools to a wide range of users, from hobbyists to
professional R&D developers, who are looking to integrate
cellular IoT from sensor to cloud. New development boards
include:
- SparkFun XBee Development Board
- SparkFun XBee Explorer USB-C
- SparkFun XBee Explorer Regulated
- SparkFun XBee Development Board Arduino Shield
To support multiple applications and extensibility, SparkFun has
also announced the release of MicroPython libraries for SparkFun's
line of Qwiic Sensors. This enables the sensors to interact with
the Digi XBee Sensor Lab to create a system of smart sensors that
gather data at the edge. Those attending CES will be treated to a
live demo of the XBee Sensor Lab, which will use a combination of
Qwiic sensors, XBee modules, and SparkFun development boards to
demonstrate edge technology.
In addition to its line of development boards, SparkFun will
sell XBee modules as standalone products that are pre-certified,
programmable, and provide over-the-air updates. And, with both
companies dedicated to top-notch thought leadership around emerging
technologies in the embedded developer space, this collaboration
also signifies the promise of future content collaborations between
the two companies — including projects and tutorials that will
inspire new cellular IoT applications.
"We're thrilled to collaborate with SparkFun," said Bob
Blumenscheid, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Digi
International. "We're so well aligned in our visions when it comes
to supporting developers with excellent building blocks that
simplify the complexity of IoT projects and support rapid
time-to-market. By combining pre-certified modules with code
libraries and tools for configuration, testing, deployment and
remote management, we can give developers the leg up they need to
succeed."
"We are honored to be a key VAR for Digi International's OEM
team. Together we are supporting the development of cellular IoT
solutions from prototype to production," said Glenn Samala, SparkFun CEO. "Between SparkFun's
development tools and Digi XBee modules, we believe we can
significantly impact users from enthusiasts to professionals and
inspire creative new applications."
About SparkFun Electronics
Since 2003, SparkFun has been helping turn ideas into reality.
We believe new technology makes great ideas happen. No matter your
vision, our open-source tools, documentation, and online tutorials
make emerging technology easy to use, and the road to a finished
project shorter.
About Digi International
Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) is a leading global provider of
IoT connectivity products, services, and solutions. It helps
companies create next-generation connected products and deploy and
manage critical communications infrastructures in demanding
environments with high levels of security and reliability. Founded
in 1985, Digi has helped customers connect more than 100 million
things and counting. For more information, visit www.digi.com.
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