Laird DVK-BL654-1.0 development kit
Accelerate your IoT prototyping with the Laird DVK-BL654-1.0 development kit. This versatile board is built around the powerful Nordic nRF52840 SoC, offering robust support for Bluetooth 5.1, Thread, and Zigbee protocols. It simplifies development with easy access via a GPIO breakout header and includes integrated temperature and motion sensors. Program your projects using the familiar Arduino IDE, Zephyr, or the Laird Connectivity SDK. Please note this unit is sold as-is and untested, without a USB cable or documentation.
$75.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.1
/ 5
Category Rank
1381
/ 1544
#1381 in Development Boards
Price vs Category Average
-14%
Below average
Core Module
654528404
/ BL (nRF SoC, ARM Cortex-MF)
Who it's for
- Advanced Bluetooth 5.0 Capabilities
- Reduced Time-to-Market via Pre-Certification
- Flexible Programming Environments
Who should skip it
- Higher Initial Cost
- Vendor Lock-in Potential (smartBASIC)
- Steep Learning Curve for Novices
Key Specs
Core Module
BL654 (nRF52840 SoC, ARM Cortex-M4F)
Processor
ARM Cortex-M4F (32-bit)
Wireless Protocols
Bluetooth 5.1, Thread, Zigbee, ANT+
Interfaces
USB-C, GPIO breakout header
Onboard Peripherals
Temperature sensor, Accelerometer (IMU)
Programming Environments
Arduino IDE, Zephyr, Laird Connectivity SDK
Dimensions
9 × 9 × 6 in
Weight
2267.96 g (5 lbs)
Features
- Rapid IoT prototyping with nRF52840 SoC
- Supports Bluetooth 5.1, Thread, and Zigbee
- Onboard temperature and motion sensors
- Easy integration via GPIO breakout
- Programmable with Arduino IDE or Zephyr
- Pre-certified for FCC/IC/CE compliance
- Streamlined development with Laird SDK
What customers say
Engineers highly value the Laird DVK-BL654-1.0 for its exceptional hardware quality, driven by the powerful Nordic nRF52840 SoC. Reviewers consistently note the robust design and reliability, making it ideal for advanced Bluetooth 5 IoT applications needing long range and high throughput. The included peripherals simplify hardware evaluation. However, the primary challenge lies in the software experience. While the Nordic SDK is extensive, integrating Laird's specific firmware and utilities presents a significant learning curve for new users. Documentation is often described as dense, complicating initial setup. Despite this software complexity, the consensus remains that the superior component quality and robust connectivity justify the investment for serious developers building high-performance wireless solutions.
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