Required Materials
Aside from the MG2639 Cellular Shield itself, there are a few extra
components you’ll need to connect it all up. Here’s a list of recommended
products which we will use in this guide:
• SparkFun RedBoard – You’ll need a “brain” to control the cellular
shield. It should work with any Arduino board with the “standard”
footprint – Arduino Uno, Arduino Leonardo, Arduino Pro, etc.
• Stackable Headers – Solder these to you shield so it can connect to
your Arduino.
• Cellular Antenna – For the MG2639 to connect to a network, it needs
an external antenna.
• SMA to U.FL Adapter – The MG2639 only has U.FL antenna ports,
so if your antenna has an SMA connector (like the one above) you’ll
need an adapter.
• 9V Power Adapter – The MG2639 Shield requires more power than
an Arduino can supply when it’s powered over USB. We recommend
this 9V wall adapter, but any power supply within your Arduino’s
specified input voltage range should work.
• SIM Card – You’ll need access to a cellular provider’s network. Any
activated, full-size SIM card should work. You should be able to buy
any “burner” phone and yank out the SIM card.
Beyond those items, here are some optional components you may want to
add as well:
•
GPS Antenna
– If you want to take advantage of the MG2639’s GPS
features, you’ll need to connect a second antenna rated for GPS
signals. We’re working on sourcing a good, U.FL antenna for the
MG2639. In the meantime, we’ve had success with the this Tagolas
GPS antenna.
SparkFun RedBoard -
Programmed with Arduino
DEV-12757
60
Arduino Stackable Header
Kit - R3
PRT-11417
10
Wall Adapter Power Supply -
9VDC 650mA
TOL-00298
3
Quad-band Cellular Duck
Antenna SMA
CEL-00675
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