XIAO ESP32S3 + Wio-SX1262
The world's smallest Meshtastic development kit. Thumb-sized (21x18mm) with WiFi, Bluetooth and LoRa for less than €15.
Important: 868 MHz for Europe
Always buy the 868 MHz version for use in Europe. The 915 MHz version (US) is not allowed in Europe.
What is the XIAO ESP32S3 + Wio-SX1262 Kit?
The XIAO ESP32S3 with Wio-SX1262 is the smallest Meshtastic development kit in existence. At just 21x18mm, it literally fits on your thumb.
The kit combines the powerful ESP32-S3 with the reliable SX1262 LoRa module via a board-to-board connector. Despite its small size, it supports WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0 and LoRa.
For less than €15 you have a complete Meshtastic node - ideal for experimenting, prototyping or building a budget mesh network.
Technical Specifications
| Chipset | ESP32-S3 dual-core Xtensa LX7 (240 MHz) + Semtech SX1262 |
| LoRa Frequency | 862-930 MHz (868 MHz EU / 915 MHz US) |
| Display | None (can be added optionally) |
| Battery | None built-in - LiPo connector present with charging chip |
| GPS | No (can be added externally) |
| WiFi / Bluetooth | WiFi 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.0 BLE + LoRa |
| Dimensions | 21 x 18mm (XIAO form factor) |
| Special Features | 8MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM, USB-C, GPIO/I2C/UART/SPI, pre-flashed with Meshtastic |
Detailed Description
The XIAO ESP32S3 is Seeed Studio's popular compact development board. Combined with the Wio-SX1262 LoRa module (just €4.29) you get a complete Meshtastic-ready setup.
With an external antenna, the kit achieves a range of 2-5 km in open terrain. The kit is also available with a 3D-printed enclosure for a finished look.
Supports Arduino and MicroPython for custom development. Can be deployed as a Meshtastic node, router, single-channel LoRaWAN gateway or LoRa sensor.
Buy XIAO ESP32S3 + Wio-SX1262
The kit is available through AliExpress and Seeed Studio. XIAO ESP32S3: ~€9.90, Wio-SX1262: ~€4.29. Also available as complete kit with enclosure.
View on AliExpressMake sure to select the 868 MHz version for Europe
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