The XIAO ESP32S3 kit pairs a small ESP32-S3 board with a Semtech SX1262 LoRa radio. It suits Meshtastic mesh networking nodes with WiFi and BLE 5.0. The kit holds the board, the radio extension, and 2 antennas. Flash Meshtastic firmware before use, since the board ships with gateway firmware. The kit costs $24.49.
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What is in the kit?
The kit holds the XIAO board, the radio board, and 2 antennas.
One antenna covers WiFi and one covers LoRa.
The board measures 21 by 17.8 mm.
What does the radio cover?
The Semtech SX1262 radio covers 862 to 930MHz.
Set the region in the radio settings to match your country.
The docs list the region presets and the settings each one applies.
How do you flash Meshtastic?
Connect the board over USB-C and open the Web Flasher.
Pick the board target and follow the flasher prompts.
The board has 8MB flash for the firmware and node code.
How do you power the node?
Power the board from the Type-C 5V input.
A battery on the BAT 4.2V input charges at 100mA.
No case and no USB-C cable are included in the kit.
What did we check on the bench?
We matched the 862 to 930MHz radio range to the listing.
We matched the no-case and no-cable notes to the listing.
We matched the price to the live store price on November 12, 2026.
Quick comparison
| Kit item | Count |
|---|---|
| XIAO ESP32S3 board | 1 |
| Wio-SX1262 extension board | 1 |
| WiFi antenna | 1 |
| LoRa antenna | 1 |
| Case | 0 |
| USB-C cable | 0 |
Steps
- Fit the WiFi antenna and the LoRa antenna.
- Connect the board over USB-C.
- Flash Meshtastic firmware with the Web Flasher.
- Pair the node with the app and set the region.
- Send a test message to a nearby node.
Frequently asked questions
Is a case included with the kit?
No. The listing states no case is included.
Is a USB-C cable included?
No. The listing states no USB-C cable is included.
Does the board ship with Meshtastic firmware?
No. It ships with gateway firmware, so flash Meshtastic firmware before use.
What radio band does the kit cover?
The SX1262 radio covers 862 to 930MHz, per the listing.
Parts used
Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3 and Wio-SX1262 Meshtastic LoRa Dev Kit, Without Case, $24.49
Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3 Development Board, 1-Pack, $21.24
Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3 Development Board, 3-Pack, $33.74
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Sources
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Last updated: 2026-11-12.