Microchip PICtail Plus RN-4871 Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy Daughter Board for PIC16 Explorer Board RN-4871-PICTAIL

Microchip RN-4871-PICTAIL Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy Daughter Board is a versatile communication and wireless development tool designed for Microchip PIC16 and PIC18 Explorer Boards. It features the RN4871 Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy Module, enabling seamless BLE connectivity for embedded projects.

This daughter board can be used standalone via USB, functioning as a Communication Device Class (CDC) device interfacing with host PCs for configuration and data transfer. Alternatively, it can be attached to compatible development platforms using the PICtail or PICtail Plus connectors, allowing the base microcontroller to manage Wireless communication through UART and an easy-to-use ASCII command set.

The included RN4871 module supports Bluetooth 4.2 standards, making the board suitable for low-power wireless applications such as sensor monitoring, automation, and IoT device development. Users benefit from two iOS applications provided by Microchip: the BLE Sensor app to visualize sensor data and configure the module in real-time, and the Bluetooth Smart Discover app for scanning and managing BLE devices.

Indication LEDs on the board provide essential status feedback during operation. The product kit includes 1 RN4871 BLE PICtail Plus Daughter Board and 1 USB cable for immediate use.

This development tool is valuable for industrial, laboratory, and educational environments focused on embedded systems, wireless development, communication module integration, and Bluetooth low energy technology exploration.

Supports Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy technology for wireless communication. Interfaces via USB or PICtail Plus connector for flexible connectivity. Compatible with PIC16 and PIC18 Explorer Boards and PIC microcontrollers. Includes onboard RN4871 module with command set for configuration.

Provides indication LEDs for operation status feedback. Comes with 1 RN4871 BLE Daughter Board and 1 USB cable. Offers standalone USB usage or as a daughter board with PICtail Plus connector. Includes two iOS apps for real-time sensor data interaction and device discovery.

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