DFRobot UNIHIKER Python IoT Single Board Computer with Touchscreen

The DFRobot UNIHIKER is a Python IoT single board computer with a 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and onboard sensors.

Overview

The UNIHIKER is designed for IoT and interactive development. Its integrated 2.8-inch touchscreen allows direct interaction with projects and the visualisation of data, such as charts, graphs, and animations. Built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 support wireless programming and communication for wireless projects.

Onboard Sensors

The board includes a light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and microphone, supporting a range of interactive applications. A dedicated GD32VF103 MCU co-processor enables communication with analogue, digital, I2C, UART, and SPI sensors and actuators, making the board highly expandable.

Software and Programming

The UNIHIKER comes with pre-installed software, including a built-in Jupyter Notebook server. Programming is possible directly from a smartphone, tablet, or computer web browser, and the board also supports desktop coding environments such as VS Code, VIM, and Thonny. The integrated PinPong Python control library is used to command the built-in sensors and connected peripherals. For IoT projects, the built-in SIoT service provides a local MQTT broker for data storage and offers real-time web-based data access and dashboarding.

Key Specifications

• Display: 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen
• Processor: Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A35 CPU (up to 1.2 GHz) with GD32VF103 MCU co-processor
• Memory: 512 MB RAM and 16 GB onboard flash storage
• Operating System: Full Debian operating system
• Ports: USB Type-C for power/data, USB-A host, Gravity 3-pin/4-pin ports, and an edge connector
• Weight: 180 g
• Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height): 3.3 x 1.5 x 4.3

Choose the DFRobot UNIHIKER when you need a Python-programmable IoT board with an integrated touchscreen and onboard sensors for wireless and interactive projects.