Imagine you can add cellular connectivity to your Raspberry Pi projects without soldering a tiny antenna or hunting for drivers. The RAK LTE-M Cellular IoT Developer Kit for Raspberry Pi gives you that power in a plug-and-play board. It solves the frustration of unreliable remote data links, especially when you need to monitor sensors in places without Wi-Fi. With this kit you get a stable LTE-M or NB-IoT connection that works worldwide.
RAK LTE-M Cellular IoT Developer Kit for Raspberry Pi
Many makers and engineers struggle to find a simple way to send small amounts of data over a cellular network. The problem matters because lost data can mean missed alerts, wasted power, or a failed prototype. This kit removes the guesswork by pairing a Telit ME910C1-WW module with a Raspberry Pi header, providing ready-made software libraries and a clear path to cloud integration. You get instant access to LTE-M, NB-IoT, and even GPS positioning, all from one compact board.
Benefits
- Fast setup lets you start sending data in minutes, not days.
- Low power draw extends battery life for remote sensors.
- Global band support keeps your device online when you travel.
- Built-in GNSS gives accurate location without extra hardware.
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi OS and popular IoT platforms.
Usages
Use the kit to build weather stations that report temperature and humidity from a farm field. Create asset trackers that send their GPS coordinates to a fleet manager. Deploy smart meters that upload usage data over LTE-M, saving you the cost of wired connections. The board also works for prototype drones, remote alarms, and any project that needs reliable, low-bandwidth telemetry wherever cellular coverage exists.
Key Features
- Telit ME910C1-WW Mini PCIe module.
- Supports LTE-M (Cat M1) and NB-IoT (NB1).
- Global band list includes B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28.
- Maximum LTE speed 300 kbps down / 375 kbps up.
- Integrated GNSS with GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo.
- Power requirement 5 V DC at 3 A.
- Operating temperature from -25 C to +70 C.
- Compact dimensions: 57 65 7 mm (no header) up to 57 65 20 mm (long header).
- Easy stackable design fits standard Raspberry Pi GPIO layout.
- Full software stack includes Python libraries and example code.
Specifications
| Best For |
Low-bandwidth applications like telemetry or sensor monitoring |
| Cellular Module |
Telit ME910C1-WW (Mini PCIe) |
| Network Technology |
LTE-M (Cat M1) & NB-IoT (NB1) |
| Global Bands |
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28 |
| Max. Data Speeds |
LTE Cat M1:
300 kbps (DL)/375 kbps (UL)
*NB-IoT:
32 Kbps (DL)
EGPRS:
296 kbps (DL)/236 kbps (UL)
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| Positioning |
Integrated GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo) |
| Electrical |
5V DC, 3.0 A |
| Operating Temp. |
-25°C to +70°C |
| Dimensions |
57 x 65 x 07 mm – no header
57 x 65 x 14 mm – short header
57 x 65 x 20 mm – long header
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