M3B Magnolinq – LPWAN development made easy

IoT development is like a jigsaw puzzle with a thousand pieces – but what if all the pieces were already assembled?

The reality of IoT prototyping is frustrating: you need a microcontroller, an LPWAN modem, various sensors, suitable libraries, and then the actual integration can begin. Weeks are spent on hardware debugging, driver adjustments and communication protocols. Your innovative IoT concept gathers dust while you're still working on the foundations.

The mioty® M3B Magnolinq Makerboard from the Fraunhofer Institute revolutionises this process. Instead of individual components, you get a fully integrated development platform that combines two groundbreaking technologies: mioty® for ultra-efficient LPWAN communication and Magnolinq for lightning-fast wireless configuration.

mioty® LPWAN technology enables data transmission over several kilometres with minimal power consumption. No complex mesh networks, no repeaters – direct communication from the sensor to the base station. Telegram splitting technology guarantees maximum reliability even in disturbed radio environments.

Magnolinq dramatically speeds up sensor configuration. Instead of cumbersome programming, you can configure LPWAN sensors wirelessly in seconds. Change parameters, adjust thresholds, modify transmission intervals – all without reprogramming or physical access.

The integrated sensor package covers the most common IoT applications: the SHT31A measures temperature from -40°C to 90°C with ±0.3°C accuracy and humidity from 0-100% with ±2% precision. The MS5637 barometer measures air pressure for weather applications or altitude measurements. The ADXL363 3-axis accelerometer detects motion and vibration in three selectable sensitivity ranges. The Si1141-A11-G light sensor registers ambient brightness for adaptive systems.

Arduino IDE compatibility via STM32DUINO makes programming familiar and efficient. You can use existing libraries, code examples and your existing know-how. No need to relearn proprietary development environments or purchase expensive compiler licences.

The STM32L072RBT microcontroller offers enough power for complex IoT applications with minimal energy consumption. With a flexible operating voltage of 2.3V to 5.5V, the board adapts to various power sources – from button cells to solar panels.

The Adafruit Feather-compatible pin headers open up a universe of expansion possibilities. Displays, additional sensors, actuators – the standardised format guarantees broad hardware compatibility. GPIO access remains flexible for your specific requirements.

Practical applications become tangible:

In smart cities, you can monitor air quality, noise levels and traffic flows with a single board. In industrial IoT, you can track vibrations, temperatures and environmental conditions of machines. For environmental monitoring, you can collect weather data, soil moisture and light conditions. In asset tracking, you can combine motion detection with position data.

The comprehensive documentation – Getting Started Guide and Board Specifications – shortens your training time. Sample code and tutorials guide you from the first LED to complex sensor applications.

The board is ideal for various development phases: Proof of concept in days instead of weeks. Functional prototypes without hardware tinkering. Field tests with real LPWAN communication. Pilot projects with professional technology.

Revolutionise your IoT development with the mioty® M3B Magnolinq Makerboard. From idea to working prototype in record time – with Fraunhofer technology and sophisticated integration.

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