A plug and play XIAO spring connector & expansion

[kevin-seeed]

If there were a connector that allowed you to use XIAO's IO pins without the need for soldering header pins, and made it easy for you to swap different XIAO modules in your designs, wouldn't that be cool? The video below presents a design for such a connector. If you're interested, please leave a comment.

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[PjGLasso]

SeeeD_Socket_lowR.mp4

[PjGLasso]

Print , add pins , instant NO-Solder TEST jig!

[PjGLasso]

grove_expansion_board_testing_platform_with_battery_compartment.540p.mp4

[PjGLasso]

But wait there's more, A Xiao in a Box with the socket & battery..

surprise_box.720p.mp4

[PjGLasso]

xioa_case.720p.mp4

No soldering...LOL I don't think someone was prepared for the soldering on the Live stream...

[PjGLasso]

https://vimeo.com/948133413/8c4eceff94?share=copy

[Chunchun-tian]

Any suggestions on the new design of the snap connector expansion board?

[meilily]

We also need suggestions on the product name:
Dock Expansion for XIAO?
Clip Expansion for XIAO?
XIAO Hub?
Snap Dock for XIAO?

[PjGLasso]

Man That looks Awesome...How about two Battery PINS Top Side? and a Power LED ? Some holes for Feet or make acrylic bottom like Dev board 1.
Name it ..

### Xiao Quick DEV, featuring the "No Solder" Snap in Socket for Xiao...

Tiny, Powerful, and a SNAP to develop with. Get yours today Free with the purchase of the complete Xiao Family Pack* or separately for the Low Xmas Price of 29.99

• Power Switch and Power LED
• Snap-in Socket for All Xiao Family of MCU's
• 4 Grove Industry Standard connectors for IO
• New "Quick" connectors for maximum compatability
• Lipo battery power or USB-C powered.
• 2 momentary Buttons
• EXTRA RGBW LED (for the Xiao's that lack the User LED) *wish_list
• 2 pins for battery status. (parallel with Bat connector) *wish list
• PLUG on OLED display HAT board Available (2Q-2025) * wish list :-p 👍

GO!

HTH
PJ ✌️

[PjGLasso]

" Xiao Family Pack... One of every Xiao in a nice BOX! 👍

[Chunchun-tian]

Great suggestions, I'll seriously consider these caveats. On a side note, this current version comes with on-board RGB, which is presented in an interesting way that I can show you when I get the real thing

[Chunchun-tian]

The new prototype has arrived. Any suggestions?

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[PjGLasso]

Yes,I have a suggestion.. Send one to me IMMEDIATELY for Testing... :-)

[PjGLasso]

Man you weren't kidding, You have to see it to be impressed... WOW. words don't do it justice. what is it?
I like the "CLIP BOARD" nice word work there... you guys do get it... 👍

[Chunchun-tian]

LOL, give us some time to adjust, and send you alpha samples later for you to play with.

[rei-vilo]

Answering to the kind invitation

Some highlight features:
1⃣️ Spring connector for taping on your XIAO with only one clip, no solder at all

Great!

Are the Xiao Pro boards with 9 extra pins supported as well?

2⃣️ Power Switch and Power LED

Not a big fan of LED as it draws current.

3⃣️ 2 Push Buttons Reserved for you to define

Let's keep connecting the buttons an option with jumpers.

4⃣️ Power over Lipo battery or USB-C

Good.

5⃣️ 2.54mm pin headers for maximum compatibility

Are the Xiao Pro boards with 9 extra pins supported as well?

6⃣️ 4 Grove Industry Standard Connectors for expanding to over 300 Grove modules
7⃣️ 2 SparkFun Electronics Qwiic Connectors reserved

Also known as Stemma and Stemma QT

Any connection for debugging with SWD or JTAG?

[Chunchun-tian]

Hi, currently does not support the additional 9 pins on the side of XIAO Plus, but the IO on the back is all led out.