{"product_id":"sparkfun-satellite-transceiver-breakout-swarm-m138","title":"SparkFun Satellite Transceiver Breakout - Swarm M138","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a low-cost way to send and receive data messages via satellite? This is it! With a clear view of the sky, the Satellite Transceiver Breakout - Swarm M138 allows you to send and receive short messages. It works anywhere in the world, including the polar regions, far beyond the reach of WiFi and Cellular networks. It is perfect for a variety of low-bandwidth use cases: from connecting people and tracking vehicles, ships, or packages to relaying sensor data for agriculture, energy, and industrial IoT applications. The built-in GNSS receiver makes it perfect for many tracking applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the heart of our product is a Swarm M138 satellite modem. This is a Mini-PCI Express Card containing both the satellite modem and a very capable GNSS receiver, all in one integrated package! It can operate from a wide range of supply voltages: 3.0V Min; 5.0V Max. Its standard 3.3V CMOS serial UART interface and NMEA-style command set makes it easy to integrate into your project. Our board includes both a USB-C interface (for power and\/or serial data) and a full set of breakout pins. Want to plug it into your laptop or Raspberry Pi and use it to communicate out in the field? You can absolutely do that! We've written a Python3 PyQt5 GUI to get you started. Full details are available in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/satellite-transceiver-breakout---swarm-m138---hookup-guide\"\u003ehookup guide\u003c\/a\u003e and in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/sparkfunX\/Satellite_Transceiver_Breakout__Swarm_M138\"\u003eproduct repo\u003c\/a\u003e. Want to connect it to your Arduino microcontroller board? You can absolutely do that too! Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/sparkfun\/SparkFun_Swarm_Satellite_Arduino_Library\"\u003eSwarm Arduino Library\u003c\/a\u003e makes that easy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur kit contains everything you need to get started:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwarm M138 Modem\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSparkFun Satellite Transceiver Breakout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVHF Antenna and Ground Plane\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGNSS Antenna\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eu.FL cables, adapter and screws\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSee below for our recommended extras.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to know more? Click the button below to open our hook-up guide:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"alert alert-warning\"\u003eEach Swarm modem requires a data plan to send and receive data. However, the cost of this is \u003ci\u003emuch\u003c\/i\u003e lower than other networks. A data plan is an annual contract for USD $60 per year (USD $5 per month). Each plan includes 750 data packets per month. Each packet can be up to 192 Bytes in size. You can also stack up to 4 data plans, allowing a single modem to use 3000 packets (576 kBytes) per month. Please see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/swarm.space\/registering-your-swarm-m138-modem\/\"\u003eRegistering Your Swarm M138 Modem\u003c\/a\u003e for full details. Additionally, you can create or login to your Swarm account \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bumblebee.hive.swarm.space\/login\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"alert alert-warning\"\u003eSwarm provide global coverage over all regions, but there are regulatory restrictions for specific countries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The current list of approved countries \/ regions for the M138 Modem is: Antarctica, Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Sweden, UK, US, and International Waters (12 nautical miles offshore). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Swarm continues to grow this list of approved countries as quickly as possible. Customers will receive regular updates on approved regions through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/swarm.space\/contact\/\"\u003eSwarm newsletter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"alert alert-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExperimental Product:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/sparkx\"\u003eSparkX\u003c\/a\u003e products are rapidly produced to bring you the most cutting edge technology as it becomes available. These products are tested but come with no guarantees. Live technical support is not available for SparkX products. Head on over to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forum.sparkfun.com\/viewforum.php?f=123\"\u003eforum\u003c\/a\u003e for support or to ask a question.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"center-block text-center\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/satellite-transceiver-breakout---swarm-m138---hookup-guide\" class=\"btn btn-default\"\u003eSwarm Satellite Transceiver Breakout - Swarm M138 - Hookup Guide\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwarm M138 Modem\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSparkFun Satellite Transceiver Breakout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwarm VHF Antenna\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eu.FL - SMA Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSparkFun Antenna Ground Plane (PCB, 8\" x 8\")\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMolex adhesive GNSS Antenna (u.FL)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 x u.FL to u.FL cables\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 x M2.5 Screws\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePCB Dimensions (with modem attached): \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e3.5\" x 1.4\" x 0.37\" (89 x 36 x 9.5mm)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSMA Connections: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparate, robust connectors for VHF satellite communication and GPS \/ GNSS positioning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSerial Interface: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUSB-C via a CH340E USB-serial converter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3.3V UART via 0.1\" breakout pins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSplit pads allow the TX and RX breakout pins to be isolated from the CH340E\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTX and RX LEDs (configurable)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePower Supply: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e3.0V (Min)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5.0V (Max)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePower can be provided by USB-C or via 0.1\" breakout pins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Ideal diode\" power mux circuit with ~0V voltage drop\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Draw @ 3.3V: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSleep: Modem: 80µA (Peak); Power Mux: ~70µA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReceive: 26mA (Typ.); 40mA (Peak)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransmit: 850mA (Typ.); 1000mA (Peak)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Draw @ 5.0V: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSleep: Modem: 110µA (Peak); Power Mux: ~100µA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReceive: 25mA (Typ.); 45mA (Peak)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransmit: 550mA (Typ.); 600mA (Peak)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen powering the board from USB, please use a USB-C or USB 3 port\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 is not supported\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/swarm.space\/registering-your-swarm-m138-modem\/\"\u003eHow to register your Swarm M138 modem\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bumblebee.hive.swarm.space\/login\"\u003eSwarm Account Login\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kube.tools.swarm.space\/pass-checker\/\"\u003eSwarm Pass Checker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/swarm.space\/frequently-asked-questions\/\"\u003eSwarm FAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/swarm.space\/contact\/\"\u003eSwarm Newsletter Sign-Up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/assets\/1\/a\/7\/c\/8\/Schematic.pdf\"\u003eSchematic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/assets\/c\/3\/6\/7\/3\/Dimensions.png\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/assets\/1\/0\/b\/d\/4\/Ground_Plane.png\"\u003eGround Plane Dimensions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/assets\/a\/e\/5\/8\/e\/Satellite_Transceiver_Breakout__Swarm_M138.zip\"\u003eEagle Files\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/sparkfun\/SparkFun_Swarm_Satellite_Arduino_Library\"\u003eArduino Library\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/swarm.space\/\"\u003eSwarm Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.sparkfun.com\/assets\/9\/1\/0\/e\/3\/SwarmM138-Modem-Product-Manual.pdf\"\u003eModem manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/sparkfunX\/Satellite_Transceiver_Breakout__Swarm_M138\"\u003eGitHub Hardware Repo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"sparkfun-10","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40331955535957,"sku":"19236:SPX-19236:spark","price":25795.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/1611\/products\/19236-Satellite_Transceiver_Breakout_-_Swarm_M138-05_HRc.jpg?v=1663615698","url":"https:\/\/www.tanotis.com\/products\/sparkfun-satellite-transceiver-breakout-swarm-m138","provider":"Tanotis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}