The Icarus is an affordable cellular IoT board centered around Nordic Semi's nRF9160 modem. It combines LTE - M, NB - IoT, GPS, an accelerometer, USB, a LiPo charger, an eSIM with 3 - month free data, and a nano SIM connector. With this pre - certified device, you can quickly and easily control, monitor, and track any asset, fleet, or cargo. It's Feather compatible! Actinius' engineers made it pin - compatible with the Feather spec, so you can use our large collection of FeatherWings to add more features. Note: This board uses Zephyr RTOS and nRF toolsets instead of Arduino or CircuitPython, so it's for advanced engineers familiar with Zephyr. It doesn't come with antennas; a uFL LTE antenna is needed to connect to the cellular network. The Icarus excels in: 1. On - the - go GPS and cellular data with the new nRF9160 modem integrating both. 2. 3 months of free LTE - M & NB - IoT data via an eSIM (in supported countries). After the trial, you can subscribe on actinius.io or use your own nano SIM. 3. Versatile power options including LiPo/Li - Ion battery (with charger), USB, and solar panel input for use anytime, anywhere. 4. Compatibility with the Adafruit Feather ecosystem for easy addition of extra components.
Using the Icarus IoT board is a breeze. First, make sure to connect a uFL LTE antenna to get it connected to the cellular network as the board doesn't come with one. If you're in a supported country, you can start using the 3 - month free data on the eSIM right away. To power it, you can choose from a LiPo/Li - Ion battery, USB, or a solar panel. When adding extra features, since it's Feather compatible, you can easily attach FeatherWings to the extension pins. Keep in mind, this board uses Zephyr RTOS and nRF toolsets, so if you're not familiar with them, take some time to learn. Also, after the free data trial ends, you can either subscribe on actinius.io or insert your own nano SIM. As for maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean place, and don't expose it to extreme temperatures.
