Cellular Internet + GPS for CANbus Projects

ESPNetLink is an LTE and GPS module designed to bring cellular, internet, and GPS IoT connectivity to life. Whether you’re a member of the WiCAN community, an electric car owner looking to glean insights, or someone interested in advanced telemetry, ESPNetLink provides fast data and precise tracking to power your use case. It is powered directly from the WiCAN Pro’s USB interface or the vehicle’s USB port, ensuring easy installation and reliable performance. Whether you’re tracking a vehicles GPS, building an IoT gateway, or logging sensor data, ESPNetLink brings robust, low-power LTE connectivity into a compact and easy-to-use package.

Why ESPNetLink?

WiCAN Pro VPN to Home Assistant from Anywhere

ESPNetLink extends the capabilities of WiCAN Pro by enabling continuous internet connectivity and secure WireGuard VPN tunneling directly into Home Assistant. This creates a private and encrypted link without relying on third party services. With ESPNetLink you gain safe remote access for diagnostics, live data streaming, and configuration, all seamlessly integrated and available from anywhere.

IoT Gateway for Your Devices

In addition to vehicle applications, ESPNetLink doubles as a powerful IoT gateway. It ensures stable, low-data-rate communication for sensors, meters, and devices across a wide range of IoT use cases. From environmental monitoring to remote equipment diagnostics, ESPNetLink provides the backbone for reliable, field-ready deployments.

GPS + Motion Tracking

Beyond connectivity, ESPNetLink includes a dedicated GNSS receiver for global GPS tracking, along with an onboard IMU for motion sensing. Together, these features make it ideal as a standalone GPS tracker or as part of larger telemetry systems.

Easy to Configure

Getting started is simple. Configure ESPNetLink through a lightweight HTML interface or via CLI, depending on your preference. Both options make setup quick, whether you’re a beginner experimenting with IoT or an experienced developer integrating cellular connectivity into production hardware.

Low Power Modes

With its low power consumption and support for sleep mode, ESPNetLink is perfect for long-term use without worrying about draining the car battery if parked for an extended amount of time. Additionally, it functions as an IoT gateway for low data rate devices, ensuring reliable connectivity and data transmission for devices and sensors, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of IoT applications.

LTE Connectivity

This product uses the Quectel BG95‑M5 module (LTE Cat-M1 / NB-IoT). Cellular network availability depends on your mobile operator, country, and local network coverage.

Supported Frequency Bands

• Cat-M1: B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B8 / B12 / B13 / B18 / B19 / B20 / B25 / B26 / B27 / B28 / B66 / B85

• Cat-NB2: B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B8 / B12 / B13 / B18 / B19 / B20 / B25 / B28 / B66 / B71 / B85

Carrier Certifications

• Australia: Telstra
• Europe: Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom
• America: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile,
• Canada: Rogers
• Japan: NTT DOCOMO, KDDI

IoT SIM Cards

ESPNetLink requires a SIM card to operate and connect to the internet. There are many available options, such as SIMBase with data costs starting from $0.01 per megabyte, or Hologram where 3rd generation SIMs start at $0.03 per megabyte.

Features & Specifications

• ESP32-S3 dual-core processor with 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM
• BG95-M5 LPWA low data rate modem supporting maximum data rates of 588 kbps downlink and 1119 kbps uplink under LTE Cat-M1 and Cat-NB2 LTE
• LC76G GNSS receiver: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, and QZSS
• Integrated IMU for motion detection and tracking
• Wake-on-USB activity or motion sensing for low-power operation
• USB-to-serial support for flexible connectivity
• Compact size: 80 × 44 × 15.5 mm
• Includes 2m USB cable
• Includes USB-C OTG connector

OBD Flat Cable

The OBD flat cable is a perfect accessory to pair with WiCAN Pro and ESPNetLink. Its low-profile design allows it to be plugged directly into the OBD port, making it ideal for a neat and hidden installation.

Comparisons

Support & Documentation

ESPNetLink is open hardware. We will release schematics during the campaign, and you can already check out the firmware on our GitHub page. If you have questions, please reach out using the appropriate Ask a Question link below.

Fulfillment & Logistics

We’re partnering with Crowd Supply and Mouser Electronics to handle fulfillment. This ensures reliable, worldwide shipping with professional logistics support from partners we’ve worked with successfully on past projects. You can learn more about Crowd Supply’s fulfillment service under Ordering, Paying, and Shipping in their guide.

Manufacturing Plan

ESPNetLink will be manufactured by MeatPi Electronics trusted partner we’ve been working with for years across multiple products.

Risks & Challenges

As with any new hardware product, there is always some risk of manufacturing or supply chain delays. To minimize these risks, we’ve preordered critical components and developed dedicated test tools to ensure each unit meets specifications. Our past track record delivering projects like WiCAN Pro demonstrates our commitment to timely, high-quality delivery.