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Green rectangular development board with small colour TFT display and pin headers

MCDODO

MCDODO T096 Development Board nRF52840 SX1262 UC6580 Dual-Band GNSS TFT Bluetooth 5

SKU CH-H0W7-5F7C5

A development board with TFT display combining Bluetooth 5, LoRa and dual-band GNSS for mesh tracking and remote sensing

  • Product typeSingle Board Computers
  • nRF52840 MCU enables simultaneous Bluetooth 5, LoRa and GNSS operation
  • SX1262 LoRa transceiver delivers 28 dBm output for long-range mesh links
  • UC6580 dual-band GNSS provides global satellite positioning for asset tracking
  • LDS antenna technology ensures compact high-efficiency RF performance in harsh conditions
  • Ultra-low 12 µA sleep current supports extended battery-powered field deployments

Mesh Node Development Board

The MCDODO T096 is a development board built around the nRF52840 MCU, SX1262 LoRa transceiver and UC6580 GNSS chip. It targets makers and engineers building decentralized mesh networks, asset tracking systems and remote sensing applications. The board integrates a TFT display and comprehensive lithium battery management with charge, discharge and overcharge protection. USB and battery power sources switch automatically for continuous operation in the field.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The nRF52840 core draws 210 mA during Bluetooth 5 operation and only 12 A in sleep mode, making the platform suitable for long-term battery-powered deployments. The LDS antenna structure serves both GNSS and Bluetooth functions without moving parts or active cooling requirements. The LoRa transmitter delivers a maximum output power of 28±1 dBm with a bypassable LNA, maintaining link reliability while keeping thermal load minimal during normal communication cycles.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous operation the board maintains its ultra-low power profile thanks to the nRF52840 architecture, avoiding the higher consumption seen in alternative platforms. The integrated power management handles extended charge and discharge cycles while protecting the lithium cell from overcharge conditions. Dual-band GNSS positioning runs alongside LoRa mesh duties without thermal throttling, supporting reliable tracking communication over prolonged field deployments.

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Price $75.99
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Specifications

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Product typeSingle Board Computers

Questions about this item

How do I install the MCDODO T096 board and what step is often missed?

Connect the board via USB for power and programming, then attach the LDS antennas for LoRa and GNSS. The step often missed is enabling the battery management auto-switch so the board seamlessly transitions between USB and lithium battery power.

What maintenance or replacement will the T096 need later?

The lithium battery will eventually require replacement after repeated charge cycles. The integrated management system handles overcharge protection and level detection, but the cell itself is the only consumable component.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the T096?

Continuous LoRa transmission at 28 dBm output draws the most current and will deplete the battery fastest, making transmit duty cycle the practical limit for long-term deployments.

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