Particle Argon: Wi-Fi + Bluetooth

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The Particle Argon is a powerful Wi-Fi development kit that you can use on Wi-Fi networks.

Equipped with the Nordic nRF52840 and Espressif ESP32 processors, the Argon has built-in battery charging circuitry which makes it easier to connect a Li-Po battery and 20 mixed signal GPIOs to interface with sensors, actuators, and other electronics.

Set up your Argon

Learn more:

Resources:

Hardware files

Datasheet

Certification

Hardware specifications:

Main processor:

Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 SoC

ARM Cortex-M4F 32-bit processor @ 64MHz
1MB flash, 256KB RAM
Bluetooth LE (BLE) central and peripheral support
20 mixed signal GPIO (6 x Analog, 8 x PWM), UART, I2C, SPI
Supports DSP instructions, HW accelerated Floating Point Unit (FPU) and encryption functions
Up to +8 dBm TX power (down to -20 dBm in 4 dB steps)
NFC-A radio

Argon Wi-Fi network coprocessor:

Espressif ESP32-D0WD 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi coprocessor

On-board 4MB flash for the ESP32
802.11 b/g/n support
802.11 n (2.4 GHz), up to 150 Mbps

Argon general specifications:

On-board additional 4MB SPI flash
Micro USB 2.0 full speed (12 Mbps)
Integrated Li-Po charging and battery connector
JTAG (SWD) Connector
RGB status LED
Reset and Mode buttons
On-board 2.4GHz PCB antenna for Bluetooth (does not support Wi-Fi)
Two U.FL connectors for external antennas (one for Bluetooth, another for Wi-Fi)
Meets the Feather specification in dimensions and pinout
FCC (United States), CE (European Union), and ISED (Canada) certified
RoHS compliant (lead-free)