PicoCell 4G uses Raspberry Pi RP2040 and supports 4G LTE cellular connectivity

There is a new crowdfunding project introducing PicoCell 4G, a new technological device with the primary purpose of providing advanced connectivity options. The hardware solution comes integrated with the Quectel EG25-G 4G LTE cellular module, which allows the device to connect to high-speed 4G LTE networks, enabling fast data transfer and communication.

It is designed to offer global connectivity. The device supports Multi-Constellation GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) technology, which enables rapid and accurate location tracking in different environments. The device ensures that users can make calls and send messages from anywhere in the world, bridging geographical barriers.

The Quectel EG25-G module supports a wide range of LTE FDD and TDD (Frequency Division Duplex and Time Division Duplex) frequencies, UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) options, and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications). This guarantees connectivity across different network standards and regions.

The device is powered by the Raspberry Pi RP2040 SoC, which is a 32-bit dual ARM Cortex-M0+ microcontroller. It comes with 8 MB of flash memory. The device features dual Type C interfaces. These can be used for programming the RP2040 chip and accessing the 4G module as a standalone component.

The PicoCell 4G has a 3.2-inch touch display with a resolution of 320×240 pixels. It uses the ILI934 display driver and the FT6236 capacitive touch controller to manage the display and touch input. The device’s appearance includes RGB color support with options for 65K/262K colors.

The device provides additional GPIOs, which can be used to interface with other external peripherals or components. There is a 3.5mm audio jack, an onboard microSD card slot, and support for attaching a speaker.

The PicoCell 4G can be purchased from the official Kickstarter page, where it is currently priced at £149 with expected delivery of December 2023. There is also another purchase option which includes a PicoCell 4G, 4G dongle, 4G Hat for Raspberry Pi, and an enclosure for the hardware device, which is priced at £356.

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