Introduction

The F1 Starter Kit is the evaluation board for the F1 Smart Module.

With Wi-Fi, BLE, LTE, and LoRa in one Arduino-compatible package. this development platform enables rapid prototyping and deployment of IoT applications requiring connectivity flexibility.

What Makes the F1 Starter Kit Unique

The F1 Starter Kit has four wireless protocols on a single board:

• Wi-Fi for high-bandwidth local connectivity
• BLE for low-power device interactions
• LTE for reliable cellular communication
• LoRa for long-range, low-power wide-area networking

Many connectivity decisions get made too early in development, locking you into assumptions without real-world data to back them up.

The multi-protocol approach with the F1 Starter Kit gives you the flexibility to choose the optimal connectivity solution for each specific use case, and test different protocols as your projects evolve. Need Wi-Fi for configuration but cellular for deployment? Both are right here. Want to add LoRa for remote sensors later? Already built in.

What to Expect in Development

Built with developer productivity in mind, look out for:

• Arduino compatibility means your existing shields work without modifications. Same form factor, same pinout, same ecosystem you already know.
• MicroPython support lets you prototype quickly without diving into Embedded C. Write readable code, iterate fast, and optimize later.
• SG/ Ctrl Cloud Platform integration handles the device management, over-the-air updates, and data collection…everything to propel your prototype to production.

Your IoT Development Starts Here

Innovation should not be limited by connectivity decisions. The F1 Starter Kit gives you room to experiment and find what works for your specific use case. Industrial monitoring, smart agriculture, asset tracking – build with confidence, knowing that having all four protocols on one board means you can adapt as requirements change.

The documentation in the following pages will walk you through everything you need to know.