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Add WiFi & Bluetooth Easily With Koala® Connect Modules

Summary of Add WiFi & Bluetooth Easily With Koala® Connect Modules


Clarinox Technologies offers the Koala® Connect Modules, compact solutions integrating Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for embedded systems. Paired with the Koala® EVM development board, these modules enable developers to build low and high-power wireless devices supporting major protocols efficiently, reducing time and cost.

Parts used in the Koala Connect Modules Project:

  • Koala Connect Module KM-141201
  • Koala Connect Module KM-153101
  • Carrier Board for Koala Connect KC-018102
  • Sensor Module KM-990501 Sensor Board
  • Koala EVM Development Board

Clarinox Technologies Pty Ltd was formed with the aim of providing cost effective and innovative wireless embedded systems solutions to business. Due to the experience of the Clarinox team, more embedded systems are designed to develop leading edge solutions. In addition to delivering flexible and robust wireless protocol software for embedded systems developments.

Clarinox hottest products are Koala® Connect Modules! A compact option for adding Wi-Fi® and / or Bluetooth® to new and existing projects.

These modules will give you a stable environment while used with Koala® EVM, the first and only development board to support development for all major wireless technologies. It enables embedded systems developers to create both low and high power wireless systems communicating over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy. It provides a fast and cost effective way to commence embedded wireless development with all major wireless technologies.

Each module features a single onboard processor to drive the user application in addition to multiple wireless protocols. The modules available are:

Koala® Connect Modules
KM-141201 (20 x 30mm BT/BLE)
KM-153101 (20 x 34mm Wi-Fi+BT/BLE)

Carrier Board for Koala® Connect
KC-018102

Sensor Modules
KM-990501 Sensor Board

The Koala EVM and wireless module family will help shorten development time, reduce development costs, and open the door to new possibilities for wireless device features.

And these are the specifications

Hardware Specifications

MCU: STM32F411 (Bluetooth/BLE), STM32F412 (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth/BLE)

Wi-Fi Radio: TI WL1831MOD / WL1837MOD

  • 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
  • -96.3dBm RX Sensitivity
  • STA, AP & Wi-Fi Direct Modes

Bluetooth / Bluetooth LE Radio: TI WL1831MOD / WL1837MOD

  • Dual-mode Bluetooth & Bluetooth Low Energy
  • Bluetooth v4.1 Compliance and CSA2 Support
  • Host Controller Interface (HCI) Transport for Bluetooth Over UART

I/O Signals: ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2S, SPI, UART, USB

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Quick Solutions to Questions related to Koala Connect Modules Project:

  • What is the primary aim of Clarinox Technologies?
    To provide cost effective and innovative wireless embedded systems solutions to business.
  • Can the Koala EVM support multiple wireless technologies?
    Yes, it is the first and only development board to support all major wireless technologies including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Classic, and Bluetooth Low Energy.
  • Does each module feature a single onboard processor?
    Yes, each module features a single onboard processor to drive the user application in addition to multiple wireless protocols.
  • How does the project help developers?
    The system helps shorten development time, reduce development costs, and open new possibilities for wireless device features.
  • What are the available Koala Connect Modules?
    The available modules are KM-141201 for BT/BLE and KM-153101 for Wi-Fi plus BT/BLE.
  • Which radio chips are used for Wi-Fi functionality?
    The system uses TI WL1831MOD or WL1837MOD for Wi-Fi radio capabilities.
  • What I/O signals are supported by the hardware?
    Supported signals include ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2S, SPI, UART, and USB.
  • What MCU options are provided for different configurations?
    The STM32F411 is used for Bluetooth/BLE while the STM32F412 is used for Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth/BLE.

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Ibrar Ayyub

I am an experienced technical writer holding a Master's degree in computer science from BZU Multan, Pakistan University. With a background spanning various industries, particularly in home automation and engineering, I have honed my skills in crafting clear and concise content. Proficient in leveraging infographics and diagrams, I strive to simplify complex concepts for readers. My strength lies in thorough research and presenting information in a structured and logical format.

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