In this article we discuss Wio Terminal. The Wio (Wireless Input and Output) platform (Wio Link, Wio Nodes,etc.) was first introduced to the world at the end of 2015 by Seeed. Now Wio Terminal is joining the Wio family. Wio Terminal is a simple tiny device to build I/O with the physical world, equipped with a 2.4 inch LCD and a compact enclosure. This is unique and totally different from other, It is a complete system, equipping with Screen + Development Board + Input/Output Interface + Enclosure.

Recently i visited Seed Studio blog and study about Wio terminal. If found this amazing, a standalone device with many useful features like a single-board computer (SBC).It uses an ATSAMD51 for processing and can reach operating speeds of 120 MHz and 200 MHz when boosted. It can easily be integrated with the Raspberry Pi ecosystem, even functioning as a HAT for thr RPi. This board will work with Arduinos, ArduPy and MicroPython too.

Let’s have a look!

Key Feature of Wio Terminal

Powerful MCU: Microchip ATSAMD51P19 with ARM Cortex-M4F core running at 120MHz

Reliable Wireless Connectivity: Equipped with Realtek RTL8720DN, dual-band 2.4Ghz / 5Ghz Wi-Fi

Highly Integrated Design: 2.4” LCD Screen, IMU and more practical add-ons housed in a compact enclosure

Raspberry Pi 40-pin Compatible GPIO

Compatible with over 300 plug&play Grove modules to explore with IoT

USB OTG Support

Support Arduino, Micropython, ArduPy, AT Firmware, Visual Studio Code.

Compatible with Arduino and Micropython, Wio Terminal is an ATSAMD51-based microcontroller with wireless connectivity supported by Realtek RTL8720DN. Its CPU speed runs at 120MHz (Boost up to 200MHz). Realtek RTL8720DN chip supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi providing the backbone for IoT projects. The Wio Terminal itself is equipped with a 2.4” LCD Screen, onboard IMU(LIS3DHTR), microphone, buzzer, microSD card slot, light sensor, and infrared emitter(IR 940nm). On top of that, it also has two multifunctional Grove ports for Grove Ecosystem and Raspberry pi 40-pin compatible GPIO for more add-ons.

With Wio Terminal:

Wio Terminal + Grove = IoT System

Wio Terminal + Raspberry Pi = Edge Computing System

Wio Terminal + Customized add-ons = Handheld devices or endless possibilities!

Software Support

Arduino

MicroPython

ArduPy

AT Firmware

Visual Studio Code

Technical Specification

Main Chip Manufacturer Part Number ATSAMD51P19 Core Processor ARM® Cortex®-M4F Maximum Speed 200MHz External Flash 4MBytes Operating Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C (TA) LCD Screen Resolution 320×240 Display Size 2.4inch Drive IC ILI9341 Wireless Connectivity Manufacturer Part Number RTL8720DN KM4 CPU ARM® Cortex®-M4F @ 200MHz KM0 CPU ARM® Cortex®-M0 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 1×1, 2.4GHz & 5GHz Bluetooth Support BLE5.0 Built-in Modules Accelerometer LIS3DHTR Microphone 1.0V-10V -42dB Speaker ≥78dB @10cm 4000Hz Light Sensor 400-1050nm Infrared Emitter 940nm Interface MicroSD Card Slot Maximum 16GB GPIO 40-PIN (Raspberry Pi Compatible) Grove 2 (Multifunction) FPC 20-Pins USB Type-C Power & USB-OTG Operation Interface 5-Way Switch Power/Reset Switch User-defined button *3 Enclosure Dimension 72mm*57mm*12mm Materials ABS+PC

Pinout Diagram of Wio Terminal

Applications

Python Terminal Device

Data Collection Device for Machine Learning

Hand-held Device

Retro Gaming Device

IoT Controller

Education

Prototyping

Slave device / Accessories for Raspberry Pi

If you’d like to get your hands on the WioTerminal it’s available for pre-order at $29.90 (€27.87) on the company website. According to Seeedstudio, orders will ship on April 15.

Visit Wio wiki for more information about Wio – http://wiki.seeedstudio.com/Wio/

I will publish a review and some tutorials, When i get this device. Thanks for reading and stay connected with us.

Visit for more Information : https://www.seeedstudio.com/blog/2020/03/14/introducing-wio-terminal/

Source of content : https://www.seeedstudio.com

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