Adafruit FONA 808 Arduino Shield - Mini Voice/Data Cellular GSM + GPS 2G Cell

Description

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Adafruit FONA 808 Shield - Mini Cellular GSM + GPS for Arduino
Details:
Cellular and GPS Arduino Shield
Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Connect onto any global GSM network with any 2G SIM (in the USA, T-Mobile is suggested)
Make and receive voice calls using a headset OR an external 32Ω speaker + electret microphone
Send and receive SMS messages
Send and receive GPRS data
TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.
Scan and receive FM radio broadcasts
PWM/Buzzer vibrational motor control
AT command interface with "auto baud" detection
Description
Cellular + GPS tracking, all in one, for your Arduino? Oh yes! Introducing Adafruit FONA 808 GSM + GPS Shield, an all-in-one cellular phone module with that lets you add location-tracking, voice, text, SMS and data to your project, in Arduino shield format for easy use.
If you want a version without GPS, check out the
FONA 800 Shield here
.
If you don't need the shield format, we also have this is a
petite breakout here
.
If you just want a plain FONA,
click here.
This shield fits right over your Arduino or compatible. At the heart is a powerful GSM cellular module (we use the latest SIM808) with integrated GPS. This module can do just about everything
Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz - connect onto any global GSM network with any 2G SIM (in the USA, T-Mobile is suggested)
Fully-integrated GPS (MT3336 chipset with -165 dBm tracking sensitivity) that can be controlled and query over the same serial port
Make and receive voice calls using a headset or an external 32Ω speaker + electret microphone
Send and receive SMS messages
Send and receive GPRS data (TCP/IP, HTTP, etc.)
PWM/Buzzer vibrational motor control
AT command interface with "auto baud" detection
Here's the GPS specifications:
22 tracking /66 acquisition channels
GPS L1 C/A code
Sensitivity
Tracking: -165 dBm
Cold starts : -147 dBm
Time-To-First-Fix
Cold starts: 30s (typ.)
Hot starts: 1s (typ.)
Warm starts: 28s (typ.)
Accuracy: approx 2.5 meters
Sounds delicious, right? So we plated this fine module onto a shield with all the extras you need to make your next project shine
Onboard LiPoly battery charging circuitry so you can take your project on the go.
Use any of our 500mAh+ LiPoly or LiIon battery
and recharge via the Arduino when necessary. Two LEDs let you know when its charging and done. You can then flip the switch and use the battery to run your circuit!
Standard 4-pole TRRS headphone jack. Use any 'Android' or 'iPhone'-compatible headset with mic
Breakouts for external 32Ω speaker and electret mic if you don't want to use a headphone
Level shifting circuitry to make it Arduino-safe
Vibrational motor (buzzer)
driver so you can have noiseless notifications
uFL connection for external passive GPS &
external GSM antenna
Indicator LEDs for power and network connectivity
Any standard 2G SIM slides into a secure connector
On its own, this shield can't do anything. It requires a microcontroller like an Arduino to drive it! You will also need some required accessories to make FONA work. These are not included!
SIM Card
! A 2G Mini SIM card is required to do anything on the cellular network. US AT&T no longer sells 2G SIMs and will shut off their 2G network, so for American customers we recommend any T-Mobile or reseller (TING, SIMPLE mobile, etc) that uses the T-Mobile network.
Lipoly Battery
- 500mAh or larger! This
500mAh
battery,
or this 1200mAh
will work great.
External uFL GSM Antenna
-
this slim one works great.
External Passive GPS Antenna
Each order comes with one tested and assembled FONA shield and a stick of 0.1" male header. Required Arduino, SIM card, battery, antenna and other accessories are not included! Some light soldering is required to put the headers onto the shield. You can also grab some
Stacking Headers
if you would like to stack a shield on top
There's also some recommended accessories. They are not required but chances are you'll want them!
TRRS 4-Pole Headset
- Any 'iPhone' or 'Android' compatible (but not iPhone original) should work. We tried about 10 different ones, and basically the more expensive once are more comfortable and louder but our official iPhone headset mic did not work.
External Mic & Speaker
- If you want to talk directly to your FONA, an electret mic and mini 8 ohm speaker.
Vibrating motor
- the FONA can drive this directly,
just solder a mini vibrating motor disc in!
Check out the great Adafruit tutorial in the Adafruit Learning System for code, wiring diagrams, schematics, datasheets and more!
Notes and Resources
Ebay no longer allows external links. Sorry for the inconvenience
For tutorials and other info search for Atoms Industries ASD1417
This is for the FONA 808 + GPS and male headers
ONLY
!!
No SIM Card, Arduino, Antenna, Battery, Headphones, or any other accessory is include
What's included
1x Adafruit FONA 808 Shield - Mini Cellular GSM + GPS for Arduino
Male Headers
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There are many members of the Adafruit FONA Family
The FONA 808 Breakout Version
The FONA 800 Arduino Shield
The FONA uFL Version
The FONA SMA Version
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Since starting in 2012 Atoms Industries has come a long way. Even though it is very much a small business, it is my only business. I use every working moment I have to make this the company I have always wanted I worked for. The kind of company I would happily give my business.
-Ben