Wio Link is an ESP8266 based open-source, Wi-Fi solution to simplify IoT developments by virtualizing plug-n-play modules to Web of Things. With the help of Wio Link, You can build up your IoT applications with only 3 steps in 5 minutes!

The traditional methodology of building IoT applications is very challenging, which often consists of electronic engineering, micro-controller programming, network programming, IoT protocols handling and application development. Every step involves various hardware and software knowledge. And this time, Wio Link has redefined a new way to create IoT applications. No hardware programming. No breadboard. No jumper wires. No soldering.

By now, hardware becomes the new software, and Wio Link is the IoT "SDK" for programmers.

Kickstarter page link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seeed/wio-link-3-steps-5-minutes-build-your-iot-applicat/description

Key Features:

• No hardware programming. No breadboard. No jumper wires. No soldering.
• A lot of Grove modular hardware supported.
• Visual configuration instead of micro controller programming.
• Update automatically via cloud compiling and OTA.
• Bring Real to Virtual. All sensors become virtual RESTful API.
• Android & iOS APPs to manage Wio Link.
• IFTTT supported by Seeed's Channel

Specifications:

• Wi-Fi Network Protocol: 802.11b/g/n
• Wi-Fi Encryption Technologies: WEP/TKIP/AES
• Expansion (6x Grove Connectors): 3x Digital, 1x Analog, 1x UART and 1x I2C (3.3V I/Os)
• Power Supply:
  • Input Voltage: MicroUSB: 5V; Battery holder: 3.4~4.2V;
  • Output DC Current: 1000mA MAX
  • Operating Voltage: 3.3V
  • Charge Current: 500mA MAX
• Flash Memory: 4MByte
• Size: 55mm*48mm
• Weight: 26g
• CE/FCC/IC Certified

Key Points of Kickstarter Campaign:

• Funding goal reached in 5 hours
• Kickstarter Staff Picked
• Popular project of Kickstarter

What people said:

Makezine:

Right now almost every microcontroller board, or single-board computer, that launches claims to be the perfect platform to develop applications and devices for the Internet of Things. Most are what I call “kitchen sink” boards, because their approach is to just throw another radio at the problem. The new Wio Link from SeeedStudio is not one of these boards.

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About Seeed Studio

Seeed Studio is a hardware innovation platform designed to inspire creative hobbyists, tech gurus, and artists from all ages. By working closely with technology providers of every scales, Seeed provides accessible technologies with quality, speed and supply chain knowledge. When prototypes are ready to iterate, Seeed helps productize anywhere from 1 to 1,000 pieces using in-house engineering, supply chain management and agile manufacture forces. Seeed has extensive partnerships with business incubators and investors around the world, with a global distribution channel to reach makers everywhere.