{
 "slug": "sensecap-t1000-e",
 "name": "SenseCAP T1000-E",
 "maker": "Seeed Studio",
 "category": "radio",
 "categoryLabel": "Radio & mesh",
 "status": "listed",
 "statusLabel": "Listed by maker",
 "description": "A card-sized LoRa tracker designed for Meshtastic.",
 "goodFor": "Carry a screen-free Meshtastic tracker.",
 "youNeed": "A phone for messaging and the magnetic charging cable.",
 "tradeoff": "Choose T1000-E for Meshtastic; the same-name LoRaWAN version uses different firmware.",
 "tags": [
  "Meshtastic",
  "GNSS",
  "Card-sized",
  "IP65"
 ],
 "price": "US$39.90",
 "priceShort": "$39.90",
 "priceFrom": "seeedstudio.com",
 "checked": "2026-09-16",
 "url": "https://gadgets.sh/devices/sensecap-t1000-e/",
 "shortUrl": "https://gadgets.sh/sensecap-t1000-e",
 "markdown": "https://gadgets.sh/devices/sensecap-t1000-e.md",
 "image": "https://gadgets.sh/assets/sensecap-t1000-e.jpg",
 "cutout": "https://gadgets.sh/assets/cutouts/sensecap-t1000-e.webp",
 "shareCard": "https://gadgets.sh/og/sensecap-t1000-e.jpg",
 "shops": [
  {
   "merchant": "Seeed Studio",
   "label": "Buy from Seeed Studio",
   "kind": "shop",
   "orderable": true,
   "url": "https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-Meshtastic-p-5913.html?utm_source=gadgets.sh&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sensecap-t1000-e&utm_content=api",
   "note": null
  },
  {
   "merchant": "Amazon",
   "label": "Buy from Amazon",
   "kind": "shop",
   "orderable": true,
   "url": "https://www.amazon.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-Meshtastic/dp/B0DJ6KGXKB?utm_source=gadgets.sh&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sensecap-t1000-e&utm_content=api",
   "note": "In stock at Amazon when checked on 2026-09-24."
  },
  {
   "merchant": "Seeed Studio",
   "label": "Documentation at wiki.seeedstudio.com",
   "kind": "docs",
   "orderable": false,
   "url": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/?utm_source=gadgets.sh&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=sensecap-t1000-e&utm_content=api",
   "note": "This link is the maker’s documentation. Ordering may be elsewhere on their site."
  }
 ],
 "specs": [
  {
   "group": "Compute, radio & location",
   "rows": [
    {
     "label": "Platform",
     "value": "Nordic nRF52840, Semtech LR1110 and MediaTek AG3335",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "LoRa",
     "value": "863–928 MHz; Meshtastic backhaul",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Bluetooth",
     "value": "Version 5.1",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "GNSS",
     "value": "AG3335; maker lists approximately 10 m CEP accuracy",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "GNSS sensitivity",
     "value": "−145 dBm cold start; −160 dBm tracking",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Antennas",
     "value": "Internal GNSS, LoRa, Wi-Fi/BLE antennas listed; no general-purpose Wi-Fi networking claim",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Internal memory",
     "value": "nRF52840: 1 MB flash and 256 KB RAM",
     "source": "https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/nRF52840"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "group": "Sensors & controls",
   "rows": [
    {
     "label": "Temperature sensor",
     "value": "−20 to 60 °C range; ±1 °C accuracy; 0.1 °C resolution",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Light sensor",
     "value": "Relative 0–100% level",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Motion",
     "value": "Three-axis accelerometer; support marked in development",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Feedback",
     "value": "One LED and buzzer",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Button",
     "value": "One press dismisses an alert; two send position; three toggle GPS; hold to shut down.",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Notification pins",
     "value": "PWM buzzer GPIO25; LED GPIO24",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Ringtones",
     "value": "External notifications accept an RTTTL ringtone configuration.",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "group": "Power & body",
   "rows": [
    {
     "label": "Battery",
     "value": "700 mAh; maker estimates up to two days, dependent on location interval, sensors, conditions and network.",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Charging",
     "value": "Magnetic USB-A to four-pin cable, 1 m; adapter not included",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Input & charging temperature",
     "value": "4.7–5.5 V DC; charge at 0–45 °C",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Dimensions & weight",
     "value": "85 × 55 × 6.5 mm; 32 g",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Protection",
     "value": "IP65",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Environment",
     "value": "−20 to 60 °C; 5–95% RH non-condensing",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Compliance",
     "value": "CE, FCC and RoHS listed",
     "source": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
    },
    {
     "label": "Charger selection",
     "value": "Seeed’s setup guide advises against fast chargers.",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "group": "Firmware & setup",
   "rows": [
    {
     "label": "Model requirement",
     "value": "Use the T1000-E for Meshtastic model; T1000-A/B use different firmware.",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Same-name LoRaWAN variant",
     "value": "T1000-E for LoRaWAN is also sold. Seeed warns against flashing Meshtastic or MeshCore firmware to it.",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/t1000e_for_lorawan_introduction/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Updates",
     "value": "USB DFU/UF2; maker warns against NRF-OTA",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Telemetry support",
     "value": "Temperature is supported; guide marks light unavailable in the app and accelerometer support pending.",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Mesh setup",
     "value": "Match region, modem preset and channel settings with your nodes",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
    },
    {
     "label": "First power-up",
     "value": "Press once; startup gives a rising tone and roughly one second of LED light.",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Client connections",
     "value": "Phone over Bluetooth; web client over Bluetooth or USB serial",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Firmware target",
     "value": "Seeed Card Tracker T1000-E in the Meshtastic flasher",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
    },
    {
     "label": "DFU indication",
     "value": "Solid green LED and a T1000-E USB drive indicate DFU mode.",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Recovery order",
     "value": "Maker guide uses erase, then UF2 application firmware; bootloader recovery is a separate procedure.",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
    },
    {
     "label": "Location settings",
     "value": "GNSS update and broadcast intervals are configurable; Seeed calls for Accurate Location on iOS.",
     "source": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
    }
   ]
  }
 ],
 "docs": [
  {
   "label": "Maker specifications and product details",
   "url": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/sensecap_t1000_e/"
  },
  {
   "label": "Seeed datasheet — T1000-E on page 3",
   "url": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf"
  },
  {
   "label": "Seeed Studio T1000-E product",
   "url": "https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Card-Tracker-T1000-E-for-Meshtastic-p-5913.html"
  },
  {
   "label": "Nordic nRF52840 internal memory and CPU",
   "url": "https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/nRF52840"
  },
  {
   "label": "Separate T1000-E for LoRaWAN — firmware warning",
   "url": "https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/t1000e_for_lorawan_introduction/"
  }
 ],
 "blueprint": {
  "openness": "closed",
  "opennessLabel": "Closed design",
  "summary": "Seeed publishes only a product datasheet/user guide for the T1000-E card tracker; no schematic, PCB source, or 3D files are published for the tracker itself.",
  "files": [
   {
    "kind": "manual",
    "label": "Product datasheet (PDF)",
    "url": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/products/SenseCAP/SenseCAP_Tracker_T1000_Datasheet.pdf",
    "format": "PDF"
   }
  ],
  "repos": [],
  "parts": [
   {
    "part": "Nordic nRF52840",
    "role": "MCU/BLE radio",
    "datasheet": "https://files.seeedstudio.com/wiki/XIAO-BLE/nRF52840_PS_v1.5.pdf"
   },
   {
    "part": "Semtech LR1110",
    "role": "LoRa/GNSS transceiver",
    "datasheet": "https://www.semtech.com/products/wireless-rf/lora-edge/lr1110"
   },
   {
    "part": "MediaTek/Airoha AG3335",
    "role": "multi-GNSS receiver"
   }
  ],
  "notes": "Datasheet URL confirmed 200 via curl. Web search found no schematic/KiCad/Gerber files for the T1000-E card tracker; the similarly-named Seeed-Studio/Seeed-Tracker-T1000-E-for-LoRaWAN-dev-board GitHub repo is firmware/SDK examples only, not hardware design files, and covers the separate LoRaWAN dev-board SKU.",
  "checked": "2026-09-27"
 },
 "sourceFiles": null,
 "firmware": [
  {
   "name": "Meshtastic Firmware",
   "url": "https://github.com/meshtastic/firmware",
   "tag": "Mesh Tracker",
   "description": "Official Meshtastic firmware target for SenseCAP T1000-E Card Tracker with GPS, temperature, and light sensors."
  }
 ],
 "chips": [
  "nrf52840",
  "lr1110",
  "ag3335"
 ]
}